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Recent Examples of spray
Adrian Sainz, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
After waving my hair with a 1-inch curling wand, Toth sprayed my strands (from the top, aiming downward) with the Shu Uemura Moya Hold Finishing Hair Spray to keep them smooth.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
Consider this your sign to dust off your curling iron and treat yourself to a new texture spray.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
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Verb
Farmers in Florida sometimes spray water on fruit trees and berry plants to protect them from the cold.
—Adrian Sainz, Los Angeles Times, 1 Feb. 2026
After waving my hair with a 1-inch curling wand, Toth sprayed my strands (from the top, aiming downward) with the Shu Uemura Moya Hold Finishing Hair Spray to keep them smooth.
—Jesa Marie Calaor, Allure, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
On his website, Brecka promotes a BPC-157 nasal spray blend for $375.
—Sara Talpos — Undark, STAT, 3 Feb. 2026
Consider this your sign to dust off your curling iron and treat yourself to a new texture spray.
—Grace McCarty, Glamour, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spray
Verb
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Brush top of crust with egg, then sprinkle remaining ⅓ cup sliced almonds over in a thin layer.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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For powder, dampen the fabric and then sprinkle powder on each stain.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
Noun
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But the water gets rough, the times get rougher, and eventually one twig falls in love with a country star and the other makes out with skanks on the sidewalk.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
30 Jan. 2026
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Because food in winter is scarce, rodents and deer feed on anything within reach—bark, twigs, flower buds, and evergreen leaves.—
Nadia Hassani,
The Spruce,
3 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Athena Club’s latest launch—body mists—perform really well given their under-$20 price tag.—
Reece Andavolgyi,
InStyle,
4 Feb. 2026
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Respiratory benefits The hot mist that forms when water hits a shower steamer may provide respiratory benefits.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Its specially emulsified formula keeps the ceramides evenly dispersed, so every spritz is packed with skin-loving ingredients.—
Lily Wohlner,
Allure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Wild Flower – Monkey 47 Gin, Herban Liqueur, yuzu, pear puree, spritz of salt water, splash of tonic water and Alyssum flower garnish.—
Charlie Vargas,
Daily News,
31 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Behind the bride was a nearly 15-foot veil, and her mother-in-law Queen Anne-Marie's antique corsage tiara was on her head.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
18 Jan. 2026
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Empress Eugénie’s diamond diadem and her large corsage-bow brooch — an imperial ensemble of rare craftsmanship — were also part of the loot.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Both ends of the bridge have signs listing its height limit, and various other warning signs pepper the road leading up to the historic structure.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The authors pepper their series with real people such as mathematician Bertrand Russell and poet Ezra Pound.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Top with more crushed ice, and garnish with a mint sprig.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
17 Jan. 2026
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Infuse the water with a sprig of rosemary or a citrus slice for an air of sophistication.—
Abbey Hudetz,
Travel + Leisure,
4 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Twelve days later, an Inupiat man drove his snowmachine across the frozen lagoon to get some whale blubber from an ice cellar located on a spit, about two miles from the village.—
Scott Haugen,
Outdoor Life,
4 Feb. 2026
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Our live blog is still going strong with every cough and spit.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
3 Feb. 2026
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“Spray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spray. Accessed 9 Feb. 2026.
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