Synonyms of sprayed

sprayed

verb

past tense of spray

as in sprinkled

to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on

sprayed the lawn with pesticides

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sprinkled
• dotted
• peppered
• strewed
• scattered
• spotted
• dusted
• drizzled
• sowed
• bestrewed
• studded
• flecked
• blanketed
• speckled
• spattered
• dappled
• stippled
• bespattered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sprayed

So Williams got a job as a driver who sprayed homes, businesses and public areas with chemicals that killed mosquito larvae. — Tashan Reed, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2026

There's also demand for surveillance cameras after the governor says security footage from a Brooklyn yeshiva was able to help police find the person who sprayed swastikas on its building in November 2025. — Lisa Rozner, CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

Bumble and bumble’s Heat Shield mist is made to be sprayed onto dry hair before a flat iron, curling iron, or other hot tool, providing essential UV protection that shields color. — Polly Blitzer, Glamour, 9 Sep. 2026

The department added that is has sprayed insecticide in 15 different community areas over the last several weeks. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

Throughout the years, Graham was sprayed by grout on a construction site and splattered with oil while cutting timber. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026

In 2024, the city of Irvine reported using approximately 3 ounces of Roundup in city parks and open spaces, but in 2025 more than 1,500 ounces were sprayed. — Rachel Fobar, Oc Register, 28 Aug. 2026

Alex appeared to move to help her when officers pepper-sprayed him and wrestled him to the ground. — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026

As gunfire sprayed around them, Rajab’s cousin, 15-year-old Layan Hamada, called the Palestinian Red Crescent paramedic center, telling them that a tank was approaching and her family had been killed. — Julia Frankel, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026