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Recent Examples of strew
Obstacles were literally everywhere preventing the work crews from making it to the finish line — from partygoers on the Mark Twain Riverboat to TV cables strewn across every route throughout the park.
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
The store appeared trashed in the wake of Friday’s shooting, with goods strewn across the floor.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
If functionality is your intention, the spacious cubbies are equally ideal for stowing away winter accessories (PB stocks some particularly attractive storage bins for a streamlined look) or making sure pairs of shoes aren’t strewn around the entryway.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
An additional 684 people have been found dead in the rubble strewn across Gaza during the same period.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 9 Jan. 2026
The store appeared trashed in the wake of Friday’s shooting, with goods strewn across the floor.
—Kerry Burke, New York Daily News, 9 Jan. 2026
If functionality is your intention, the spacious cubbies are equally ideal for stowing away winter accessories (PB stocks some particularly attractive storage bins for a streamlined look) or making sure pairs of shoes aren’t strewn around the entryway.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 8 Jan. 2026
An additional 684 people have been found dead in the rubble strewn across Gaza during the same period.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strew
Verb
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Omar was hosting a town hall event in North Minneapolis on Tuesday evening when a man in a black jacket rushed toward the podium and sprayed her with a liquid.—
Molly Parks,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Jan. 2026
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Omar, a Democrat, was calling for the abolishment of ICE and for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem to resign when a man sitting in the front row rushed up to her and sprayed her with a substance while yelling at her.—
Caitlin Yilek,
CBS News,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Brush top of crust with egg, then sprinkle remaining ⅓ cup sliced almonds over in a thin layer.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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For powder, dampen the fabric and then sprinkle powder on each stain.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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Cooper Flagg jerseys dotted the arena.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Jan. 2026
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Kenneth Cole Classic Wool Walker Coat The three-button closure dotting the collar of this Kenneth Cole coat is unique yet totally timeless.—
Annie Blackman,
InStyle,
11 Jan. 2026
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While boiling some rigatoni on the stovetop, simply toss whole cherry tomatoes, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a casserole dish and place two pucks of Boursin’s garlic-and-herb blend in the center.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
20 Jan. 2026
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The Hirons spent most of Christmas Eve peppering the area around 119th and Mission Road with signs.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
17 Jan. 2026
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“Strew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strew. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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