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Recent Examples of sprayed
The snake rattled angrily, thrashed wildly, and sprayed considerable rattlesnake musk or scent.
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Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
In punt return drills involving receiver Mikey Matthews, UCLA players rushed him, screamed at him and sprayed him with water in an attempt to prevent him from catching the ball.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Firefighters sprayed water on the tanker to keep it cool as the fire burned for hours.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Crops are sprayed at Rix Farms on Thursday.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
By the end of April, 700 gallons of off-white paint were sprayed onto the dome, cutting the sunlight streaming through by up to 40 percent.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
As the fire burned on for hours, crews sprayed water on the tanker to keep it cool.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Common Mistakes to Avoid To prevent yourself from getting sprayed, our experts recommend avoiding the following mistakes when spotting a skunk on your property.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
Williams left briefly before returning, after which the security guard sprayed him with mace, the court document said.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Dr. C. E. Kuschel, Outdoor Life, 9 Apr. 2026
In punt return drills involving receiver Mikey Matthews, UCLA players rushed him, screamed at him and sprayed him with water in an attempt to prevent him from catching the ball.
—Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 7 Apr. 2026
Firefighters sprayed water on the tanker to keep it cool as the fire burned for hours.
—Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Apr. 2026
Crops are sprayed at Rix Farms on Thursday.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 6 Apr. 2026
By the end of April, 700 gallons of off-white paint were sprayed onto the dome, cutting the sunlight streaming through by up to 40 percent.
—Encyclopedia Britannica, 6 Apr. 2026
As the fire burned on for hours, crews sprayed water on the tanker to keep it cool.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 5 Apr. 2026
Common Mistakes to Avoid To prevent yourself from getting sprayed, our experts recommend avoiding the following mistakes when spotting a skunk on your property.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026
Williams left briefly before returning, after which the security guard sprayed him with mace, the court document said.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sprayed
Verb
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The look can be as minimalist as gems sprinkled on the tips of neutral nails or as bold as clusters of various stone sizes in intricate formations.—
Jesa Marie Calaor,
Allure,
8 Apr. 2026
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The grounds are sprinkled with lush gardens, orchards, lakes, and water features.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Most guests will stay in the 95 bungalows dotted around the grounds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
5 Apr. 2026
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Andranik Hakobyan/Getty Images Debt pressures have been building rapidly over the last few years amid a landscape dotted by high borrowing rates, inflationary pressures and other hurdles, and those challenges have continued to accelerate over the last year, in particular.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Fresh berries are peppered throughout the casserole while a blueberry-maple syrup is reserved for serving.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
11 Apr. 2026
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The women had all read my book and eagerly peppered me with questions.—
Roxane Gay,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Sprayed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sprayed. Accessed 13 Apr. 2026.
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