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Recent Examples of strew
Several cars were completely wrecked, with parts visibly strewn along the road as hundreds of vehicles were seemingly stuck in traffic near the collision site.
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Her belongings were strewn around her.
—Audrey Abrahams, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
Cups from the team water cooler were strewn about the room.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Storage Ottomans The living room can get cluttered quickly, so an ottoman is a great way to discreetly organize blankets, pillows, toys, or other items strewn around the room.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
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Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026
Her belongings were strewn around her.
—Audrey Abrahams, NBC news, 1 Feb. 2026
Cups from the team water cooler were strewn about the room.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
Storage Ottomans The living room can get cluttered quickly, so an ottoman is a great way to discreetly organize blankets, pillows, toys, or other items strewn around the room.
—Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for strew
Verb
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Mix equal parts white vinegar and hot water in a bucket or spray bottle, then apply the solution to an icy surface.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 2026
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The scale of the war effort had necessitated the creation of a health infrastructure on American soil—spraying for mosquitoes near the front lines in the Pacific wouldn’t mean anything if soldiers caught malaria at home before deployment.—
Vann R. Newkirk II,
The Atlantic,
9 Feb. 2026
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To serve, sprinkle parsley and/or celery leaves over top.—
Holly Riordan,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Feb. 2026
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The show was sprinkled with dance cameos including Pedro Pascal, Cardi B, Jessica Alba and Karol G.—
Theresa Braine,
New York Daily News,
9 Feb. 2026
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Waterfalls, terraces, and an Italian grotto dot the 42-acre estate.—
Gisela Williams,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Feb. 2026
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The names dotting Laguna Beach’s starting lineup Friday weren’t as familiar as last season but their skill and understanding of movement leaped from the pool to be recognized.—
Dan Albano,
Oc Register,
7 Feb. 2026
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Both ends of the bridge have signs listing its height limit, and various other warning signs pepper the road leading up to the historic structure.—
Joseph States,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2026
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The authors pepper their series with real people such as mathematician Bertrand Russell and poet Ezra Pound.—
Oline H. Cogdill,
Sun Sentinel,
5 Feb. 2026
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“Strew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strew. Accessed 11 Feb. 2026.
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