strewing

Definition of strewingnext
present participle of strew
as in spraying
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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Verb
  • Crews were spraying water on the flames.
    Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 23 Mar. 2026
  • Mixing a small amount of dish soap with water and spraying it on grasshoppers can kill them by damaging their outer layer.
    Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 20 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Neutralize Trash Can Odors Cut odors from the kitchen trash by periodically sprinkling baking soda in as waste accumulates.
    Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 15 Mar. 2026
  • For instance, sprinkling cinnamon around entry points while also using a vinegar spray can help create a double barrier against ants attempting to infiltrate your home.
    Alexandra Kelly, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026
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  • Along the route, my father would point in disgust at the large Olympic-torch flames dotting the horizon and rising above the acres of palm trees flanking the highway.
    Noo Saro-Wiwa, The Dial, 24 Mar. 2026
  • Instead, Carillo and Barnes recommend dotting a small amount of concealer on the darkest part of your undereye area and blending it in.
    Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 19 Mar. 2026
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“Strewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strewing. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.

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