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Recent Examples of sprayed
While chrome is stronger than the clear coat sprayed onto aluminum wheels, the natural grit of polish can still harm your finish.
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Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Five cranes were brought in for lighting and equipment, and the fire department sprayed down the street to give it a mystical glow.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2026
Many commercial foods, especially pellets, need to be crushed or sprayed with water to loosen them up so the crab can eat.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
McKennie got on the ball in midfield and sprayed the ball out to Pulisic, who snaked through two Paraguayan defenders, then squared the ball back to his teammate and friend.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 13 June 2026
In the meetup, the buyer was examining the cards, pretended to pay, sprayed the seller with pepper spray and then ran away with the cards.
—Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Some of the cyanide also sprayed Canyon’s face, damaging his eyes.
—Ted Williams, Denver Post, 12 June 2026
Many varieties thrive without being pruned and sprayed.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
The approach treats fragrance as a design element on par with lighting or color, rather than an afterthought sprayed on at the end.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 16 June 2026
Five cranes were brought in for lighting and equipment, and the fire department sprayed down the street to give it a mystical glow.
—Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 15 June 2026
Many commercial foods, especially pellets, need to be crushed or sprayed with water to loosen them up so the crab can eat.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 15 June 2026
McKennie got on the ball in midfield and sprayed the ball out to Pulisic, who snaked through two Paraguayan defenders, then squared the ball back to his teammate and friend.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 13 June 2026
In the meetup, the buyer was examining the cards, pretended to pay, sprayed the seller with pepper spray and then ran away with the cards.
—Jazmin Alvarado, Los Angeles Times, 12 June 2026
Some of the cyanide also sprayed Canyon’s face, damaging his eyes.
—Ted Williams, Denver Post, 12 June 2026
Many varieties thrive without being pruned and sprayed.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
The approach treats fragrance as a design element on par with lighting or color, rather than an afterthought sprayed on at the end.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 9 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprayed
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The town is home to 35 different accommodations sprinkled along oceanfront El Mar Drive and its surrounding streets.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
17 June 2026
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Dolshun recommends diatomaceous earth, a natural alternative to harsher insecticides that comes as a powdery substance that can be easily sprinkled in problem areas.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
17 June 2026
Verb
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Like its gay bars, Charlotte’s LGBTQ community is dotted throughout the Queen City.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
22 June 2026
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In the winter, 4,200 acres of terrain across four mountain faces are dotted with people who travel to the region for its world-class skiing.—
Kristin Braswell,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
Verb
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The pandemic, in combination with soaring beef prices, had decimated barbecue joints that once peppered the East Bay.—
Chase Hunter,
Mercury News,
21 June 2026
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Most of the match was played in Saudi Arabia’s half of the field during the second half, as the Uruguayan attackers peppered Saudi Arabia’s defense with shots.—
Adam Lichtenstein,
Sun Sentinel,
16 June 2026
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“Sprayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprayed. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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