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Recent Examples of spray
Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
The washer includes a spray gun and spray lance, plus a high-pressure hose.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Pour the liquid into a spray bottle and treat your plants with it, reapplying when needed to keep the scent fresh.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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Verb
The graffiti also alleged that one of the seven houses that was sprayed with paint was a brothel.
—Lexi Lane, PEOPLE, 19 Apr. 2026
The washer includes a spray gun and spray lance, plus a high-pressure hose.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
The spray-painting step is pure kid magic.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Pour the liquid into a spray bottle and treat your plants with it, reapplying when needed to keep the scent fresh.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spray
Verb
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Roasted pumpkin seeds and diced jalapenos sprinkled on top add heat and crunch.—
Jenna Sims,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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After Knicks head athletic trainer Anthony Goenaga took a look at his hand, Clarkson sprinkled an imaginary substance onto his wrist.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The twig table in the living room and the set of French folding dining chairs out on the deck were all sourced locally.—
Hannah Martin,
Architectural Digest,
16 Apr. 2026
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Revisit Madison Bloom’s column Hard Beats, Bondage, and Body Paint: What Went Down at FKA twigs’ New York Eusexua Rave.—
Nina Corcoran,
Pitchfork,
1 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Set the scene No view of Mount Fuji is ever guaranteed—clouds can roll in, swaths of mist can form a thick shroud, and rain showers can obscure the steep slopes—but on a clear day, the views from Gora Kadan Fuji are absolutely breathtaking.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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Despite this, many people are still hesitant to add tinted mousses, moisturizers, and mists to their regular beauty routine.—
Tori Crowther,
Allure,
22 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Each spritz ensures your makeup stays in place without fading or seeping into fine lines for up to 16 hours, according to the brand.—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
21 Apr. 2026
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Our five-star, non-alcoholic strawberry spritz is just the thing.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The two smiled from ear to ear as Bass placed a corsage on Fishel's right hand, then moved closer together to mirror their original snap.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
21 Apr. 2026
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Guests are literally referred to as kings and queens, the men given crowns and boutonnieres, and the women tiaras and wrist corsages.—
Shelley Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Artworks by Dominican artists are peppered throughout the building, lending the resort a gallery-like vibe.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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In it, ink markings peppered her features, illustrating exactly where a surgeon would soon cut her skin open.—
Rheana Murray,
The Atlantic,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And then add a good sprig of mint next to your straw.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
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Add a fresh sprig as a garnish.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
13 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Pop into Bar Santurce for a glass of sherry and a few spit-roasted sardines before looping back over to Ribera de Curtidores and meandering down to the finish line, Ronda de Toledo.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Apr. 2026
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The biggest immediate impact is likely to fall on the approximately 300 residents of Samoa, a town that sits on the tiny spit of land that protects the bay.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Spray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spray. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.
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