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 Water bottles, napkins and flyers were strewn on the lawn. Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025 Longlining is a fishing method that entails attaching bait to hooks strewn out at intervals along a single fishing line that stretches up to 20 miles across the ocean. Owen Clarke, Outside, 11 Sep. 2025 Guests—including the actor Damian Lewis, the fashion icon Daphne Guinness, and the novelist Ben Okri—spilled out into a courtyard garden, drinking wine or sparkling water that was strewn with flower petals. Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2025 Meticulous, frugal and involved in all aspects of the business, Armani put his stamp of approval on everything from skirt lengths and the flowers strewn around at gala dinners to the colors of the curtains in the offices. Luisa Zargani, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for strew
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Verb
  • Leaving the liner hanging on the shower rod and curtain rings, spray the solution generously all over the shower curtain liner.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
  • Villareal personally sprayed 158 helmets, sometimes spending upward of 15 hours a day working to get the BSU gear ready on time.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The menu shifts between Spanish, Greek and Italian influences, with dishes such as classic caviar and jamón Ibérico croquetas sprinkled with gold leaf, and sea bass, hamachi and salmon crudi prepared lightly and vibrantly.
    Melinda Sheckells, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025
  • To top it off, slather with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with pecans.
    Patricia S York, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • While there is no ocean view, the rolling hills dotted with flora are beautiful.
    Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 11 Sep. 2025
  • Along Spain’s northern coast lies a path dotted with small villages and undisturbed landscapes.
    Hayley Domin, AFAR Media, 10 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • As Emmy celebrations peppered the town on Saturday night, a starkly differently occasion left attendees shaken, tearful and reminded of the immersive power of cinema.
    Stacey Wilson Hunt, HollywoodReporter, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Whisk together mayonnaise, mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
    Ann Taylor Pittman, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025

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“Strew.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strew. Accessed 19 Sep. 2025.

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