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Recent Examples of spray
Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
The Los Angeles Police Department said a protester was arrested after spraying a chemical agent on two officers outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
Visitors are also strongly encouraged to carry bear spray.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 May 2026
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Verb
Nataliia had gone to the bus station, where soldiers were spraying foam to contain the nuclear fallout, and to the hospital, where men in white coats were unloading victims on stretchers from the backs of ambulances.
—Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
The Los Angeles Police Department said a protester was arrested after spraying a chemical agent on two officers outside the Metropolitan Detention Center in downtown Los Angeles.
—Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
Noun
Add a few drops of the oil to a spray bottle of water and spray wood structures to deter the bees.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 5 May 2026
Visitors are also strongly encouraged to carry bear spray.
—Nicole Blanchard, Idaho Statesman, 5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spray
Verb
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Remove the bay leaves; sprinkle with parsley.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
4 May 2026
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Crumble it on corn, sprinkle it on a tostada, drop it into beans or dump it into filling for enchiladas — just don’t forget the cotija.—
Jolene Thym,
Mercury News,
4 May 2026
Noun
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The tattoo looked like a black and pinkish Skeletor, or an elaborate twig, or that long-neck brother from The Nightmare Before Christmas.—
Kiese Laymon,
Vanity Fair,
30 Apr. 2026
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Another way to check is to lightly scratch the bark of a small twig with a fingernail; if the tissue underneath is green, the stem is still alive.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The brand is expanding its hit Born in Roma fragrance collection with the introduction of hair and body mists, tapping into a booming product category that is poised to further propel the franchise’s momentum, driven by younger generations.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
7 May 2026
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The windows are the same size as Chagall’s artwork, and a blue light streaming through the mist is reflected in the water.—
Liz Rothaus Bertrand,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Beyond sandwiches, other offerings include tiramisu, meat and cheese boards, and drinks like aperol spritz.—
Carolyn Stein,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Plus, the citrus, orange blossom, and vanilla scent had our tester head over heels from the first spritz.—
Sarah Felbin,
Allure,
26 Apr. 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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The charm offensive was benefited Rubio peppering in a number of jokes during his hourlong appearance.—
Washington Examiner Staff,
The Washington Examiner,
7 May 2026
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Anything other than sitting in front of a camera and getting peppered by angry Wildcats fans drunk on bourbon and filled with disappointment.—
Austin Perry OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
6 May 2026
Noun
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Garnish with the remaining tarragon sprig.—
Jenavieve Christensen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 May 2026
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Garnish with shaved honeycomb and a sprig of mint.—
Kelly McCarthy,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
Noun
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Understanding Paper Wasps These wasps make papery nests by scraping and chewing wood into a paste-like pulp—sort of like spit-balls.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
2 May 2026
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When the news came that a horse had scratched, a great stir rose, and several of the groomsmen who were sitting in the stalls with their horse wards scurried to start their brisk brushing to get the pine shavings off and used their jute sacks to spit-shine the coats slick.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Apr. 2026
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“Spray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spray. Accessed 11 May. 2026.
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