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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
Prosecutors say Campbell then sprayed Mobley with mace and stabbed him in the neck. — Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026 The shared affinity was clear in the celebration, as Mesa sprayed Cash with alcohol, and Vilade and Erik Neander, the team’s president of baseball operations, embraced while Vilade was interviewed. — Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026
Noun
To help tame frizz and add shine to your locks, consider picking up this hair dryer brush and this heat styling spray, too. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 6 Oct. 2026 Additional options include FluMist, a nasal spray vaccine approved for people age 2 through 49 – which may be preferable to those who want to avoid a shot. — Annette Regan, The Conversation, 6 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
  • At Waxwork, the band got to make the vinyl themselves by sprinkling the dust onto the wax and pressing it.
    — Jaeden Pinder, Rolling Stone, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The Fort Worth list indicates restaurants mostly downtown, the Shops at Clearfork and a few sprinkled in the Stockyards.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of sprinkle
Noun
  • The trees also tend to drop small twigs and branches because their wood is relatively weak.
    — Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026
  • Then, place a small twig under the rim to create a small gap.
    — Tessa Cooper, The Spruce, 29 May 2026
Definition of twig
Noun
  • Reed suggests using a cool-mist humidifier when sick, which can help ease stuffiness during a cold.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Allure editors have consistently praised its fine, lightweight mist and a finish that sets within seconds.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of mist
Noun
  • Of course, there’s a spritz waiting for you on arrival, as well as a nonalcoholic lemon-ginger cooler.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The Italian company has seen its US business grow consecutively for the past five years by heavily promoting Aperol and Campari, popularizing the spritz to Americans cutting back on drinking as a lighter alternative to booze-heavy cocktails.
    — Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 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
  • Surprising, quirky additions are peppered throughout, such as a small trompe l’oeil ceiling fresco of a conservatory roof, complete with climbing roses and birds.
    — Julia Wytrazek, TheWeek, 13 Oct. 2026
  • Acoustic wooden bafflers frame the space and help create a sense of intimacy, with grand works from local artists peppered about and instilling a tangible sense of place.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
Definition of pepper
Noun
  • Yes, there are only five visible drinks at the ready, and a Bills fan appears to be satisfied with munching on a sprig of herbs, but thanks to Sunday Ticket, everyone in the room will be dialed in to their favorite team.
    — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026
  • The diced cubes of tuna mixed with avocado arrived with a garnish of black and white sesame seeds and one chive sprig draped on top, all surrounded by a fan of wonton chips.
    — Restaurant Critic, Houston Chronicle, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of sprig
Noun
  • Notice how the arrow-head pool at the Mura Bar seamlessly traces the shape of the sandy spit beyond.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
  • Its public and private sector is held together with duct tape and spit.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of spit

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“Spray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spray. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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