How to Use repellent in a Sentence

repellent

1 of 2 adjective

• The candle has a repellent effect on insects.
• The aerosol repellent is easy to apply, and a little goes a long way.
  — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2023
• This repellent spectacle was hard to watch at the start of the pandemic.
  — BostonGlobe.com, 11 Aug. 2021
• But these mosquito repellent plants don't just waft that smell over the yard!
  — Christopher Michel, Country Living, 3 Apr. 2023
• The canopy is made from a durable polyester fabric that guards against fading and is water-repellent.
  — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 13 May 2022
• This insect repellent is my go-to for hikes and camping.
  — Kevin Cortez, Popular Mechanics, 28 June 2023
• Keep kids safe from bug bites this summer with these repellent bracelets.
  — Kylee McGuigan, Popular Mechanics, 2 Aug. 2022
• Israel Mesa was sprayed with bear repellent by the suspect.
  — Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2023
• Do not spray repellent on the skin under your clothing.
  — Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, 16 Sep. 2022
• Some pretend the bear isn’t there at all and refuse to accept an effective spritz of bear repellent.
  — Rex Huppke, chicagotribune.com, 7 Jan. 2022
• The water- and stain-repellent polyester-elastane fabric is stretchy and has UPF 50 protection.
  — Alex Temblador, Outside Online, 27 May 2022
• Plus, the outside of the coat is made with polyester fabric that's water-repellent and wind-resistant.
  — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE.com, 20 Jan. 2022
• It’s made of heavy-duty polyester with a water-repellent coating and an extra durable base.
  — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 29 July 2022
• Its classic Chelsea slip-on is made from a water repellent suede that will keep you dry on all those wet, cold-weather days ahead.
  — Kristina Rutkowski, Harper's BAZAAR, 3 Jan. 2023
• The pants — which are made from a durable water repellent polyester blend — are meant to keep you cool and dry, whether your summer adventures take place on a trail or in a stream.
  — Jayla Andrulonis, Travel + Leisure, 10 Aug. 2021
• The outer shell has a water-repellent finish and there's drawcord hemline to prevent drafts from chilling you to the bone.
  — Amber Joglar, Popular Mechanics, 27 Jan. 2023
• It's made of a durable and water-repellent polyester fabric with foam padding to protect the contents inside.
  — Lexie Sachs, Good Housekeeping, 24 June 2022
• The inside is a thin fleece; the outside is water repellent to protect you and your PR from the winter elements.
  — Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 Nov. 2022
• Wear hiking shoes, long sleeve clothing, and bring bug repellent.
  — Hartford Courant, 27 May 2022
• As for protecting your body, repellent is the best way to go, as well as covering up the body as much as possible, Luz and Sun said.
  — Jordan Mendoza, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2021
• Those that don’t contain DEET may contain the repellent picaridin.
  — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 12 June 2023
• This durable outer shell is treated with a water repellent (DWR) coating to slough off moisture and debris while on the go.
  — Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2023
• Do your best to plant deer-resistant types of plants, try repellent as an additional measure, and hope for the best.
  — Lauren Smith McDonough, House Beautiful, 24 Mar. 2023
• The ripstop shell is made of recycled polyester and coated with a water-repellent finish.
  — Theresa Holland, Travel + Leisure, 23 Jan. 2023
• But when those themes are about the structures that enable that violence, the whole enterprise just feels repellent.
  — Vulture, 28 Oct. 2022
• Don’t use insect repellent on infants younger than 2 months old.
  — Kristen Jordan Shamus, Detroit Free Press, 31 July 2023
• The soft, rain-repellent sneakers are available in teal and pink in any size, and other color options are available in certain sizes.
  — Olivia Evans, Women's Health, 30 Jan. 2023
• The water-repellent fabric is also thick enough to prevent rips, tears, and snags during use, and the elastic hem cord ensures a tight, secure fit all the way around.
  — Alex Rennie, Popular Mechanics, 30 July 2022
• They can be worn alone or as a liner under heavier gloves, made from a stretchy polyester-elastane fabric, with a rain- and snow-repellent finish.
  — Rachel Klein, Popular Mechanics, 15 Dec. 2022
• Proper repellent plays a huge role in understanding how to avoid ticks.
  — Cindy Kuzma, SELF, 10 Aug. 2022

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repellent

2 of 2 noun

• Coat the exterior with a water repellent.
• One of the best ways to keep them away from you is to apply a repellent to your skin.
  — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2022
• The buds can be tempting to deer, but spray-on repellent can help keep them at bay.
  — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 June 2020
• Sunscreen isn’t a must, this late in the day, but insect repellent might come in handy.
  — al, 27 May 2021
• Here’s how to choose the best deer-repellent solution for your yard.
  — The Editors, Field & Stream, 18 Dec. 2019
• Valdes said the repellent might have been bear spray, which is more potent that pepper spray.
  — NBC News, 17 July 2021
• Bailey certainly lets the repellent in, and along with it comes the man in his wholeness.
  — James Parker, The Atlantic, 13 Mar. 2021
• The state suggests the use of mosquito repellent and the removal of standing water in and around homes.
  — Allie Morris, Dallas News, 1 July 2020
• Do not spray repellent on the skin under your clothing.
  — Sarah Ladd, The Courier-Journal, 17 Oct. 2019
• Bug repellent, bear spray, and rain gear are sensible items to bring along.
  — Aaron Brandel, Travel + Leisure, 10 Apr. 2020
• Travelers can make or buy a spray to use on their suitcase that'll act as a repellent.
  — Elspeth Velten, Travel + Leisure, 6 Oct. 2023
• One item that can and should go in the dryer is anything with a durable-water repellent (DWR) finish.
  — Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 17 July 2021
• Don't allow a child 10 or younger to apply their own repellent.
  — The Enquirer, 27 June 2023
• The substance, which Hicks said was bear repellent, sent the crowd scattering and people can be heard screaming on the video.
  — Joel Rubin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2019
• The bugs were back — twizzling scrums of gnats and mosquitoes in their post-winter hordes — and the wind was toxin-free repellent.
  — Peter M. Leschak, Star Tribune, 24 Dec. 2020
• Ditto for shirts—tuck them firmly into the pants, and spray the repellent around all cuffs and around your beltline as well as around the collar.
  — Frank Sargeant, al, 29 Aug. 2021
• Long sleeves and long pants used with a mosquito repellent helps to limit bites.
  — John Sharp | [e-mail], al, 9 Sep. 2023
• This repellent was also extremely greasy and took a while to dry.
  — Kai Burkhardt, CNN Underscored, 20 Aug. 2020
• Our house is becoming a cemetery, but not in a repellent sense.
  — courant.com, 31 Oct. 2019
• Sunscreen and insect repellent should not be put on pets.
  — Kelsey Hurwitz, Woman's Day, 2 July 2020
• If that trend holds, the next challenge will be convincing the W.H.O. to endorse the use of spatial repellents, then the Kenyan government to buy them.
  — Stephanie Nolen Malin Fezehai, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2023
• The right gear, an effective repellent, and a quick shower can go a long way in protecting your health.
  — Colleen Stinchcombe, SELF, 2 Aug. 2023
• Spray them away Another way to protect again mosquitoes is to spray a repellent on the skin.
  — Cynthia Billhartz Gregorian, Kansas City Star, 30 Jan. 2024
• Besides being a repellent for ticks, fleas, and moths, it can be used to make tea and is the main ingredient in absinthe.
  — Jenny Krane, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Aug. 2022
• To be clear, anyone who buys a repellent is highly unlikely to need it.
  — Khristopher J. Brooks, CBS News, 7 July 2023
• To keep your plants from becoming a meal, apply a deer repellent such as Liquid Fence once per week for at least three weeks.
  — Calvin Finch, San Antonio Express-News, 19 Nov. 2021
• It's not registered with the EPA as an insect repellent.
  — Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Nov. 2022
• But tents, like rainjackets and anything else with a water-repellent coating, wear out over the years.
  — Philip Kiefer, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2019
• The spatial repellents and most other new tools are commodities: items that have to be bought, then bought again six months or a year later.
  — Stephanie Nolen Malin Fezehai, New York Times, 29 Sep. 2023
• These sprays generally have a very strong smell, so wear plastic gloves to avoid getting the repellent on your hands.
  — Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2023

Last Updated: 3 May 2024