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

According to OnScene Media, numerous protesters were pushed and pepper-sprayed. — Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Activist Sisi Rose said two protesters were sprayed directly and two others were affected. — Jennah Pendleton, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026

The neighbor, still on the scene, appeared to pick up another unidentified object from the ground, ABC 7 reported, but was approached by an ICE agent who told him to drop it, then sprayed a substance at the neighbor, who ran away with his dogs. — Greta Bjornson, PEOPLE, 3 Nov. 2026

After covering her nose and mouth, the country singer took out a bottle and sprayed something on the passenger, who abruptly removed their foot. — Entertainment Weekly, 2 Nov. 2026

Children sprayed each other with water guns and dutifully accepted drinks from their parents. — Gaby Del Valle, The Verge, 29 Oct. 2026

When sprayed on my wrist, tobacco and musks stood out as star notes, while on Murden, the fragrance read sweet and less resinous. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026

The roof of the building was partially collapsed, as firefighters sprayed the building. — ABC News, 21 Oct. 2026

Prosecutors say Campbell then sprayed Mobley with mace and stabbed him in the neck. — Asal Rezaei, CBS News, 12 Oct. 2026