as in sprinkling
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on
sprayed the lawn with pesticides
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Recent Examples of spraying
There will be an Italian gelato machine whipping up fresh ice cream, a station spraying 24-karat gold onto miniature chocolate Oscars, and a live izakaya doling out traditional Japanese bites, as reported by Reuters.
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Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
Chopper 3 was over the scene where three boats were spraying water on the barge.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Ivanna Ortiz, 35, was criminally charged on Tuesday with spraying bullets at the home of pop star Rihanna.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Police said one person involved in the anti-Islam protest, Ian McGinnis, 21, was arrested after pepper-spraying counterprotesters.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Waiting for a federal program costs time that could go toward beginning a new crop in place of the peach trees, and the potential management and spraying necessary to maintain the orchards in the meantime.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
While spraying the foliage with herbicide could damage the other bushes, painting the cut ends of stumps with a paintbrush avoids that problem.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Police also arrested Ian McGinnis, 21, of Philadelphia, charging him with reckless endangerment, assault and unlawful possession of noxious matter and accusing him of spraying pepper spray at counterprotesters.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
They’re also sold in a three-pack, so don’t be shy about spraying them on everyone’s hands.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 6 Mar. 2026
Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 11 Mar. 2026
Chopper 3 was over the scene where three boats were spraying water on the barge.
—Joe Brandt, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026
Ivanna Ortiz, 35, was criminally charged on Tuesday with spraying bullets at the home of pop star Rihanna.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 10 Mar. 2026
Police said one person involved in the anti-Islam protest, Ian McGinnis, 21, was arrested after pepper-spraying counterprotesters.
—Dallas Morning News, 9 Mar. 2026
Waiting for a federal program costs time that could go toward beginning a new crop in place of the peach trees, and the potential management and spraying necessary to maintain the orchards in the meantime.
—Jake Goodrick, Sacbee.com, 9 Mar. 2026
While spraying the foliage with herbicide could damage the other bushes, painting the cut ends of stumps with a paintbrush avoids that problem.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 8 Mar. 2026
Police also arrested Ian McGinnis, 21, of Philadelphia, charging him with reckless endangerment, assault and unlawful possession of noxious matter and accusing him of spraying pepper spray at counterprotesters.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026
They’re also sold in a three-pack, so don’t be shy about spraying them on everyone’s hands.
—Terri Peters, Parents, 6 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spraying
Verb
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Neutralize Trash Can Odors Cut odors from the kitchen trash by periodically sprinkling baking soda in as waste accumulates.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
15 Mar. 2026
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For instance, sprinkling cinnamon around entry points while also using a vinegar spray can help create a double barrier against ants attempting to infiltrate your home.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
13 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With mostly sunny skies, lots of 70 degree highs will be dotting the Eastern Plains for Tuesday.—
Dave Aguilera,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
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Large windows offered bright blue sea views as light poured in, with sunbathers dotting the sand below and the Cagarras Islands floating in green blobs on the horizon beyond.—
Laura French,
TheWeek,
16 Mar. 2026
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Dover-Sherborn/Weston came out with a major spark to start the third down 4-1, peppering Tigers goalie Jacob Dangel with eight shots in the first three minutes.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Portland Timbers came calling in January, and kept peppering Colorado’s front office with offers, according to Bassett.—
Braidon Nourse,
Denver Post,
1 Mar. 2026
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“Spraying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spraying. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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