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Recent Examples of spray
New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
North Crowley players literally sprinted after coach Ray Gates to spray him with water for his 50th win.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Products include a scalp spray, detoxifying shampoo, detangling spray, oil treatment, and a hair and scalp balm.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
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Verb
Its grille features a phoenix logo, there are distinctive twin headlamps, but the most noticeable feature by far is the beautiful metallic orange paint, which, apparently, was sprayed in 60 layers.
—New Atlas, 31 Oct. 2025
North Crowley players literally sprinted after coach Ray Gates to spray him with water for his 50th win.
—Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
In one particularly troubling instance, the assistant director of nursing was unable to identify the contents of a spray bottle that was being used to disinfect face shields of staffers who were caring for COVID-19 patients, according to official reports.
—Kevin G. Hall, Miami Herald, 7 Nov. 2025
Products include a scalp spray, detoxifying shampoo, detangling spray, oil treatment, and a hair and scalp balm.
—Caché McClay, USA Today, 7 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spray
Verb
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Spray any tough-to-clean areas with a bit of vinegar and sprinkle with baking soda.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Flaky phyllo dough is filled with zesty harissa sauce and halloumi cheese and sprinkled with breadcrumbs and paprika for a savory bite-sized snack.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Downspouts clogged with leaves or twigs are the primary cause of winter freeze-ups.—
Angie Hicks,
Boston Herald,
26 Dec. 2025
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The bag is framed with holiday decoration illustrations including pieces of cranberry and twigs.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
16 Dec. 2025
Noun
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However, a mysterious doctor showed up and revealed herself as Asuka, spitting mist at Charlotte's face, which also hit Alexa.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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There is also pretty but not always energetic imagery filmed in different referenced parts of the current American wilderness — snow gathering in fields, mist rising above mountaintops — and never-energetic shots of re-enactors loading muskets or preparing for battle.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Premium drinks, such as high-value wine or craft cocktails (including a standard espresso martini and a more playful kiwi spritz), are available for purchase, either with cash, card, or Delta SkyMiles.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
29 Oct. 2025
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The pair first sampled spritz cookies from a recipe Grand found on Naomi Odessa Miller Dawson's grave in New York's Greenwood Cemetery.—
Erin Clements,
PEOPLE,
27 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Empress Eugénie’s diamond diadem and her large corsage-bow brooch — an imperial ensemble of rare craftsmanship — were also part of the loot.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
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Lace showed up again on a new iteration of the Cinch bag, and as a 3D corsage on a slingback.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Hingham peppered the Notre Dame (11-5-3) net in the first half, out-shooting the Cougars at an 8-0 clip.—
Brendan Connelly,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Mamdani did make some nods to boosting bureaucratic efficiency and improving public safety, but populists always pepper their speeches with promises that almost everyone can support.—
Steven Greenhut,
Oc Register,
7 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Garnish with a half strawberry or a lemon wheel or a mint sprig or all three.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
25 Oct. 2025
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Sundae looked up at the photo on the wall, at Holly Jolly, smiling without shark teeth, sprig of holly glinting on his lapel.—
Carly Tagen-Dye,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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And, in case of blowouts or spit-up, the toy’s cover is removable and safe to toss in the washing machine.—
Anja Webb,
Parents,
28 Nov. 2025
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Gemini 9 was flying over Baja California, and Cernan could see the blue of the water against the green-brown spit of land and the rusty red surface of the desert southwest stretching in all directions.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
11 Nov. 2025
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“Spray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spray. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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