Thesaurus results for SPRAY

spray 1 of 2

verb

Definition of spray

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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2 of 2

noun

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

The player who could hit 20-plus double faults and spray forehands every which way became a distant memory. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 After saying yes, the two kissed before spraying champagne over a pool. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

Noun

In theory, a thickener can help a spray stick to leaves longer and spread more evenly. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026 Fill a spray bottle with warm water and add 2 to 3 drops of dish soap. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spray

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Verb

Spread the marinara sauce over the eggplant in an even layer, then sprinkle evenly with the panko mixture.

— Kate Williams, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Didier Fuentes has essentially filled in as the setup man in Suarez’s absence, with left-hander Dylan Lee also sprinkling in some appearances.

— Jesús Cano, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of sprinkle

Noun

As the largest location, Dante Elizabeth Street features an expansive main dining room and an outdoor Spritz garden that invites lingering over a Negroni, Aperol spritz, and other cocktails.

— Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Descend upon its spiral staircase to Arva, Aman Group’s Italian concept, and begin with a limoncello spritz or glass from a selection of some 300 wines, plus an order of creamy burrata pugliese.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of spritz

Verb

In 2016, the duo then cofounded Monse, the luxury American fashion brand known for reworking masculine staples and peppering in cool girl femininity.

— WWD Staff, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026
The result is a beautiful array of original paintings, photography and even sculptural works that pepper the offices with names like Petra Cortright and Spencer Lewis.

— Oren Peleg, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of pepper

Noun

The spit of land just east of Brighton Beach is known for the grandiose creations that compete with the Mill Basin mansions nearby.

— Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 15 Sep. 2026
Rhymer and Bermingham’s solid direction lets the performances shine against a standard-issue, spit-shiny Toronto landscape.

— Katie Walsh, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026

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