: paint that is sprayed onto a surface from a hand-held can
a can of spray paint
spray-painted; spray-painting; spray-paints
: to paint (something) with paint that is sprayed from a can or sprayer
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Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Giving it a once-over with a can of spray paint is another way to achieve the same result.
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Govert Schilling,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
Elle Meyers,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Rhaenyra is suddenly dealing with internal criticism, possible rebellions, subjects spray-painting nasty stuff on the walls and self-doubt.
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Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Noun
San Francisco police said the Friday evening incident involved two people vandalizing property with spray paint in the area of Market Street and Eighth Street toward the end of the Trans March.
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Carlos E. Castañeda,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Giving it a once-over with a can of spray paint is another way to achieve the same result.
—
Govert Schilling,
Scientific American,
27 June 2026
Verb
In December 2024, Acker claimed that his home was vandalized and his car was spray-painted with pro-Palestinian graffiti.
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Elle Meyers,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
Rhaenyra is suddenly dealing with internal criticism, possible rebellions, subjects spray-painting nasty stuff on the walls and self-doubt.
—
Bryan Alexander,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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“Spray paint.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spray%20paint. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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