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Recent Examples of spray
Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Spread slices out on a cookie sheet and spray evenly with cooking oil spray, then sprinkle with garlic powder.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The best way to control brown recluse and any spider infestation is through a pest management company, which can access wall voids to spray and kill female spiders.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2025
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Verb
Here, Nguni cattle wander the golden beach at sunrise as the legendary Hole in the Wall arches from the sea in a roar of spray.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Spread slices out on a cookie sheet and spray evenly with cooking oil spray, then sprinkle with garlic powder.
—Bethany Thayer, Freep.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Noun
Like Machado, Tatis sprays the ball to all fields, even on the ground, another reason he can be depended upon to hit for a solid batting average, even while playing his home games in a pitchers’ park.
—Tony Blengino, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
The best way to control brown recluse and any spider infestation is through a pest management company, which can access wall voids to spray and kill female spiders.
—Craig Shoup, Nashville Tennessean, 1 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spray
Verb
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Whisk an egg and brush that on top of the dough and sprinkle a little sugar on top.—
Caron Golden,
Mercury News,
28 Aug. 2025
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Avocado Toast: Topped with fresh avocado, sprinkled with everything seasoning.—
Gabe Hauari,
Freep.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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My mouth and nose were dry like twigs, my breath cold on my forehead and cheeks.—
Amie Barrodale,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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It’s meant to evoke a weaver bird’s nest, and the oversized perch is molded to look like little twigs.—
Parker Hall,
Wired News,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Legionnaires' disease is a type of serious pneumonia that’s contracted by inhaling mist that contains Legionella bacteria, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Health officials suspect the bacteria that causes the disease, Legionella, originated cooling towers — devices that uses water to cool large buildings and then disperse mist into the air.—
Nadia Kounang,
CNN Money,
15 Aug. 2025
Noun
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What a contrast to the traditional approach: High school seniors go for separate hair and makeup appointments while their prom dates pick up corsages from local florists.—
Patricia Steckler,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2025
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There was even a photoshoot beforehand; her date wore a boutonniere, and Ford had a corsage.—
Meredith Wilshere,
People.com,
25 May 2025
Verb
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But the real highlight is the inspiring art collection peppered throughout the spa, which includes Balinese ceremonial brocade fabrics, Balinese woodcarvings, vintage Balinese dancer paintings from the early 1950s, and Balinese photography.—
Nadja Sayej,
Forbes.com,
25 Aug. 2025
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As a team, the Mercury peppered the Valkyries from the perimeter and made 14 of 32 from 3-point land, compared to just 8 of 31 for Golden State.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
23 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Fill the rest of the glass with crushed ice and garnish with a mint sprig or two.—
Jeremy Repanich,
Robb Report,
11 July 2025
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Pours into a Collins glass over ice, top with sparkling water and garnish with a bountiful mint sprig.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
Noun
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The entire west end is a long, sandy spit with wild beaches.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
8 Aug. 2025
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The balcony is also the best and safest place to see Jonathan Groff sing without getting spit on, if that's not your thing.—
Breanne L. Heldman,
People.com,
9 June 2025
Noun
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The Duke of Sussex had a wreath and a letter placed at the official commemoration to those who served in the Asia-Pacific region 80 years ago.—
Simon Perry,
People.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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Now, according to The New York Post, Prince Harry enlisted the help of a friend to pay tribute to VJ Day heroes, including his late grandfather, Prince Philip, placing a letter and a wreath at the Burma Star Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, England.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
19 Aug. 2025
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“Spray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spray. Accessed 2 Sep. 2025.
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