strew

Definition of strewnext
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 There was a blue shirt strewn over a rock near the front entrance. Clara Migoya, USA Today, 4 Feb. 2026 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. 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 See All Example Sentences for strew
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strew
Verb
  • Then, separate your damp hair into four sections and spray the product evenly all over, from roots to ends.
    Claire West, Parents, 17 Feb. 2026
  • Mix equal parts vinegar and water in a spray bottle; spray the mixture onto a clean microfiber cloth or a clean, old sock.
    Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 17 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Try nutritional yeast mixed into homemade sauces and batters, or sprinkled onto savory dishes, for a nutty, cheesy flavor without dairy.
    Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 16 Feb. 2026
  • The center fielder spent the offseason at home training, with some travel sprinkled in.
    Betsy Helfand, Twin Cities, 15 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • Surveillance watchdog group the Electronic Frontier Foundation has raised concern about the towers because they are not only placed in the vast empty stretches of land along the nearly 2,000-mile border but also in some communities that dot it.
    Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 15 Feb. 2026
  • For years, rapid growth has been reshaping neighborhoods across Austin, the continuing transformation marked by cranes dotting the skyline, road closures and steel rising across the metro area.
    Travis Webb, Austin American Statesman, 14 Feb. 2026
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  • Whisk together butter, Creole seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper in a small bowl.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 12 Feb. 2026
  • As Balint peppered Bondi about senior administration officials’ ties to Epstein, the back-and-forth between them got increasingly heated as Bondi declined to answer her questions.
    Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026

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“Strew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strew. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.

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