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Recent Examples of spray
Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
By Katia Hetter, CNN Amid the uncertainty surrounding eligibility for and access to the latest Covid-19 vaccine, a new study has found that a common nasal spray could help prevent infection.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Low-e coatings, a thin coat of silver sprayed onto a glass surface, can help reduce the amount of heat that reaches a building’s interior by reflecting both the visible light and heat, but the coating can’t fully eliminate solar heat gain.
—Aki Ishida, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Use insecticides and bug spray when outdoors.
—Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 Sep. 2025
By Katia Hetter, CNN Amid the uncertainty surrounding eligibility for and access to the latest Covid-19 vaccine, a new study has found that a common nasal spray could help prevent infection.
—Cnn.com Wire Service, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
Noun
The latest detection comes a little more than one month after workers sprayed about 4,000 parcels in the Rolando neighborhood just south and east of San Diego State University and parts of La Mesa in East County.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Low-e coatings, a thin coat of silver sprayed onto a glass surface, can help reduce the amount of heat that reaches a building’s interior by reflecting both the visible light and heat, but the coating can’t fully eliminate solar heat gain.
—Aki Ishida, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spray
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The menu shifts between Spanish, Greek and Italian influences, with dishes such as classic caviar and jamón Ibérico croquetas sprinkled with gold leaf, and sea bass, hamachi and salmon crudi prepared lightly and vibrantly.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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To top it off, slather with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with pecans.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Tie a twig at each end to keep the apples from sliding off.—
Savanna Bous,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
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Other guests included Ciara, FKA twigs, Alex Consani, Justine Skye, Dascha Polanco and more.—
Kristen Tauer,
Footwear News,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Rather than let his boy be torn apart by terrible creatures in the mist, David uses a gun to mercy-kill them all and screams in anguish because there isn't a bullet left for him.—
James Grebey,
Time,
12 Sep. 2025
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The iPhone 17s will be available in five colors (black, lavender, mist blue, sage and white) and iPhone Air will be available in four finishes (space black, cloud white, light gold and sky blue).—
Todd Spangler,
Variety,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Just spritz onto damp hair, and let this spritz set the foundation for your smoothest, shiniest hair days yet.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
10 Sep. 2025
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Tidy up your plastic, glass, aluminum, or resin patio sets with a good spritz of Windex.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Instead of paying for expensive updos, professionally applied makeup and florist corsages, Ella and her friends did it all themselves.—
Patricia Steckler,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2025
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Willow accessorized with a blue shawl and a white corsage, smiling alongside her dad.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
28 May 2025
Verb
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As Emmy celebrations peppered the town on Saturday night, a starkly differently occasion left attendees shaken, tearful and reminded of the immersive power of cinema.—
Stacey Wilson Hunt,
HollywoodReporter,
14 Sep. 2025
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Whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Pour ice and all into a big mug or glass, top with crushed ice, and garnish with a mint sprig and/or lime wedge or wheel.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
13 Sep. 2025
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Swift, meanwhile, was posed against a tree in a white collared shirt, a black jumper and held a leafy sprig in her hand.—
Sarah Jones,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The judge was targeted with spit, the sheriff’s office said.—
Mark Price,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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Yes, If the spit targets a public servant, such as a police officer, the charge can escalate to a third-degree felony which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Spray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spray. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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