Thesaurus results for STREW

strew

verb

ˈstrü

Definition of strew

as in to spray

to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on sidewalks strewed with trash left by the parade watchers

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Recent Examples of strew Debris was strewn around his neighborhood and a neighbor’s shed teetered over a washed-away section of the property. — Jesse Bedayn, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026 Photos attached with the application show several clear plastic bags with an unidentifiable substance strewn among construction materials like carpenter pencils. — Nicole Acevedo, NBC news, 16 July 2026 But Debbie will inevitably come into her own in that respect — this isn’t the first story in which the path to self-discovery runs through a field strewn with bodies. — Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026 Nick Miller Let’s assume that Reece James is fit, and the assorted bodies strewn around the pitch after the win over Norway have recovered. — Jack Pitt-Brooke, New York Times, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for strew

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As officers worked to disperse traffic, prosecutors allege Stacer sprayed the officers' vehicle with a fire extinguisher.

— Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Despite his manic efforts to smash and spray them out of existence, the ever-multiplying cockroaches eventually overwhelm him.

— Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026

Definition of spray

Verb

For a glossy, sparkly finish, brush the edges of the pastry with egg wash and sprinkle all over with Turbinado sugar before baking.

— Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
One of the surprises aboard Beyond was the enviable art sprinkled throughout every nook and cranny.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Definition of sprinkle

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The white sand beach, dotted with blue-and-white striped cabanas (in the center part of the bay), stretches for a generous eight kilometers.

— Catherine Sabino, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
The backstory There are countless historic military forts dotting the islands of Casco Bay, but Fort Scammel on House Island is the only one to have ever seen combat.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

Definition of dot

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The typical guests were generally older couples, average age somewhere around 55-65, peppered here and there with larger groups of friends or families.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
Usually, that meant simply shaking salt and pepper over the tomato slices.

— Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 27 July 2026

Definition of pepper

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