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verb

Definition of spraynext
as in to sprinkle
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on sprayed the lawn with pesticides

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noun

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as in twig

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as in mist

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as in spritz

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as in corsage

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Recent Examples of spray
Verb
Delicate produce like raspberries, blueberries, herbs and soft tomatoes can bruise under aggressive scrubbing, so University of Minnesota Extension suggests turning them gently in a colander while spraying them with cool water. — Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026 Multiple spray bottles on shelf across from dry storage room lacking label information. — Arkansas Online, 2 Nov. 2026
Noun
Put an equal amount of cool water and hydrogen peroxide in a spray bottle along with a few drops of dish soap. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026 The rats tear open trash bags and seem to resist mitigation efforts, including poison, peppermint spray and even freezing trash until collection day. — Joe Brandt, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spray
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spray
  1. sprinkle
  2. twig
  3. mist
  4. spritz
  5. corsage
  6. pepper
  7. sprig
  8. spit
Verb
  • With its tender texture, it can be used as a base for salads, added to pasta, sprinkled over top of a pizza, or turned into pesto.
    — Molly Allen, Southern Living, 2 Nov. 2026
  • While the platform offers a bit of everything, much of its content is geared toward the Chinese market, with English-language apps sprinkled throughout.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of sprinkle
Noun
  • Suddenly, less than 30 yards away, a twig cracked behind him.
    — Rich LaRocco, Outdoor Life, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Near the end of the infection, the ant bites tightly onto a leaf, twig or other plant surface and remains attached in what researchers call a death grip.
    — Tara Deans, The Conversation, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of twig
Noun
  • Cool mist models are generally preferred, especially for kids.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In Indiana, Meta relies on dry cooling and keeps power consumption down in hotter months by spraying a mist to cool the air instead of relying solely on refrigeration units.
    — Katie Tarasov, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of mist
Noun
  • Many people leave perfume bottles right next to the bathroom sink where they can easily be grabbed for a quick spritz.
    — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 1 Nov. 2026
  • Creators advocate for a sprig in your shampoo bottle or a spritz of rosemary water between washes, showing off tantalizing before-and-afters.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of spritz
Noun
  • Stolen items included a pearl tiara and corsage-bow brooch belonging to Napoleon III’s wife, Empress Eugénie.
    — Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • Sorry, Miss Manners would like to be of help, but a corsage is a bad idea.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 July 2026
Definition of corsage
Verb
  • For at least a month, the president has been peppering both executive actions and promises of cash payouts into his midterm campaign schedule and social media posts.
    — Christian Datoc, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The Glee reboot should pepper the series with some fun cameos from beloved characters, many of whom got cast in the later shakier seasons, as well as some of the most fun guest stars.
    — Chris Murphy, Vanity Fair, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of pepper
Noun
  • Make a refreshing mocktail with a sprig of rosemary plus equal parts unsweetened cranberry juice and club soda or sparkling water.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Garnish with a rosemary sprig or orange slice and serve immediately.
    — Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of sprig
Noun
  • At Rôtisserie Coco Rico, a Plateau institution open since 1970, the chicken is spit-roasted and served with GF piri-piri in a mélange of the two dominant local styles.
    — Luke Pyenson, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Opened in August 2025, the collection of cabins offers a comfortable retreat tucked into the rugged landscape of Chéticamp Island, a mile-wide spit of land that runs parallel to Cape Breton’s east coast.
    — Madeline Weinfield, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2026
Definition of spit

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“Spray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spray. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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