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Recent Examples of spray
Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 June 2026
This can quickly scent the air without lighting or spraying anything, and works particularly well with a strong, fresh scent like lemon or orange.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Lightly water the soil with a spray bottle to not overwhelm the seeds.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
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Verb
The latest launch from Rōz hair gives salt spray a whole new meaning.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 1 June 2026
This can quickly scent the air without lighting or spraying anything, and works particularly well with a strong, fresh scent like lemon or orange.
—Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 31 May 2026
Noun
Keeping the spray nozzle close to the target area also helps reduce the drift of droplets.
—Kansas City Star, 2 June 2026
Lightly water the soil with a spray bottle to not overwhelm the seeds.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 2 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spray
Verb
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Place 3 avocados, halved, pits removed, cut side up, 2 plum tomatoes, halved through stem ends, cut side up, 1 bunch scallions, and 1 jalapeño on a rimmed baking sheet; drizzle lightly with extra-virgin olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of kosher salt.—
Hana Asbrink,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
1 June 2026
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Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle over batter in the pan.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 May 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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Check out some of the brand's bestsellers below, including the famous masks and the instantly refreshing Lychee Breeze facial mist.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
28 May 2026
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The mist won’t get in everyone’s eyes.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
Noun
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All Día sits in ultra-premium RTD territory, betting that the same consumer paying up for a functional mocktail or a six-pack of premium zero-proof lager will pay up for a transparent, real tequila spritz too.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
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Consequently, a quick spritz of water from your hose will send these insects flying.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
31 May 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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Hezbollah upped its campaign as well, peppering Israeli troops in southern Lebanon and areas of northern Israel with drones and rocket attacks, according to statements from the group.—
Nabih Bulos,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
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Two years ago, Guardiola sent Kyle Walker to invite Warnock up to his office after the long-serving manager had been working on a television broadcast, and started peppering him with questions.—
Sam Lee,
New York Times,
25 May 2026
Noun
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Top with more crushed ice, and garnish with a mint sprig.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
23 May 2026
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Garnish with lemon wheel and a mint sprig.—
John Kell,
Forbes.com,
19 May 2026
Noun
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The plants treated with In11, or caterpillar spit were sending out their chemical distress signals into the wind, and the wasps were coming in to attack and remove the caterpillars in response to the call.—
Jacek Krywko,
ArsTechnica,
3 June 2026
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Sitting at the tail end of a spit of sand to the west of Gulf Shores, this unincorporated community has several distinct offerings worth a visit.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
30 May 2026
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“Spray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spray. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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