as in sprayed
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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The alleged perpetrator, 55-year-old Anthony Kazmierczak, charged at Omar with a syringe in his hand and sprayed her with a liquid.—
Jacob Rosen,
CBS News,
19 Feb. 2026 -
When Slater was ousted last week, the administration sprayed out explanations.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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These options are also useful for other forms of medication, including powders that may need to be sprinkled within the pocket and then closed off.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2026
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These people wore sackcloth, were sprinkled with ashes and remained apart until they were reconciled with the Christian community.—
Chris Sims,
Louisville Courier Journal,
18 Feb. 2026
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When Janagarajan moved here, corn fields still dotted much of Frisco.—
Sarah Bahari,
Dallas Morning News,
16 Feb. 2026
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For three days, the sky in parts of the city was dotted with kites as far as the eye could see.—
Betsy Joles,
NPR,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Strewed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strewed. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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