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Recent Examples of spray
Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Build small habits like using a flat sheet, spraying fabric refresher, and washing pillowcases more often.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Defining gel, anti-humidity spray, heat protectant and more are available.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
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Verb
Simply dab or spray the perfume lightly onto your arm and wait for the alcohol to evaporate since fragrances can take some time to develop on your warm skin.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 16 June 2026
Build small habits like using a flat sheet, spraying fabric refresher, and washing pillowcases more often.
—Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 15 June 2026
Noun
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 16 June 2026
Defining gel, anti-humidity spray, heat protectant and more are available.
—ABC News, 16 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spray
Verb
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Solo travelers were abundant, though most travelers were couples, with a few families sprinkled in too.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 June 2026
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The event featured game-play and events sprinkled throughout the city and partnerships with the White Sox, the Field Museum and the Lincoln Park Zoo.—
Felicity Abbott,
CBS News,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Then, place a small twig under the rim to create a small gap.—
Tessa Cooper,
The Spruce,
29 May 2026
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Train the lightweight annual vines up a simple teepee or twig trellis.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The shift matters because budget body mists and signature sprays are reshaping how shoppers build a fragrance wardrobe.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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The best scent picks at Dollar Tree Dollar Tree has leaned into the body mist trend with a rotating lineup of SPA Luxury sprays that mimic the soft, layered fragrances popular on social media.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Noun
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Beyond pizza, the kitchen turns out a seasonal menu rooted in Venetian recipes, simplified and rethought, alongside an extensive craft beer list, on tap and in cans, that sets it apart in a city where wine and spritz dominate.—
Jenn Rice,
Forbes.com,
14 June 2026
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This boozier cousin of the crowd-pleasing Aperol spritz also includes amaro and lemon juice.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Noun
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Prom is typically an evening of wearing corsages or boutonnieres, sometimes riding in limos, but there's always dancing.—
Katie Wiseman,
IndyStar,
23 Apr. 2026
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The two smiled from ear to ear as Bass placed a corsage on Fishel's right hand, then moved closer together to mirror their original snap.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Turner and his 11-year-old son Brooks would go out and pepper Caskey with shot after shot.—
Steve Gorches,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
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Most of the match was played in Saudi Arabia’s half of the field during the second half, as the Uruguayan attackers peppered Saudi Arabia’s defense with shots.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
Noun
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The imaginative cocktails and mocktails are infused with fresh herbs and fruit and topped with a sprig of bougainvillea, while an on-site craft brewery produces mead and beer, made with spring water sourced on the property.—
Laura Beausire,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Carefully cut off a sprig either at the soil or above a leaf node.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
15 June 2026
Noun
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Researchers used body composition scans, estradiol spit tests, cognitive assessments, weekly mood and sleep questionnaires and muscle strength testing.—
Samantha Agate,
Kansas City Star,
17 June 2026
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Because of this, additional restraints and a spit hood were used for the safety of Field and the deputies.—
CBS Miami Team,
CBS News,
12 June 2026
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“Spray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spray. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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