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Recent Examples of spray
Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
Johnnie sprayed Caputo with pepper spray while Polk appeared to kick and punch Caputo in the footage.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2025
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Verb
Now that the first mosquito case in the capital region has been identified, the Sacramento-Yolo Mosquito and Vector Control District will expand its monitoring of mosquitoes and may spray to eradicate hot spots, the statement said.
—Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2025
Johnnie sprayed Caputo with pepper spray while Polk appeared to kick and punch Caputo in the footage.
—Shira Moolten, Sun Sentinel, 7 June 2025
Noun
These can be found in many moisturizers and facial sprays.
—Leslie Baumann, Miami Herald, 12 June 2025
Steer clear of puddles - Driving into puddles or low areas of rainwater can cause vehicles to hydroplane or skid out of control.
Don't tail large vehicles closely - Trucks or buses can kick up a water spray that obstructs visibility.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 2 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spray
Verb
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Remove from the heat and sprinkle the gelatin over the top and let stand for about 5 minutes.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
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It’s topped with various treats like toffee pieces, caramel popcorn, and golden star sprinkles.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
3 June 2025
Noun
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Other hunters, shimmying up a stand of trees, dismantle nests that birds have built with the coveted cinnamon twig.—
Walker Mimms,
New York Times,
20 May 2025
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But this, the twig, is much more intense in flavor.—
Peter Burke,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2025
Noun
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There’s no need to rub or blend in—the mist will absorb quickly and dry clear!—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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Disciplinary problems are a concern, as Cunha saw the red mist and was sent off against Bournemouth in the FA Cup.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
1 June 2025
Noun
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Willow accessorized with a blue shawl and a white corsage, smiling alongside her dad.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
28 May 2025
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She's increased her prices as a result, with wrist corsages typically sold for $40, now priced at $50.—
Anne Marie D. Lee,
CBS News,
5 May 2025
Verb
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Before concluding her cross-examination of one of the case’s most important witnesses, Geragos peppered Jane with questions about Combs continuing to pay her rent and her lingering ties to him.—
Molly Crane-Newman,
New York Daily News,
12 June 2025
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Its life span is only a few weeks, but in that time one female can produce nearly a hundred offspring, peppering sorghum plants with larvae that look like sawdust and suck nutrients from the leaves, stunting the plants.—
Peter Slevin,
New Yorker,
9 June 2025
Noun
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Ingredients: 4 oz unoaked white wine (like Pinot Grigio); 2 oz club soda; 4 sprigs of mint, 2 slices of lemon.—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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Mint sprig, cucumber slice, strawberry, lemon wheel, orange wheel Preparation Step 1: Add Pimm’s No. 1 and lemon juice into a highball glass over ice.—
Hannah Vanbiber,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The spit’s relative isolation has helped preserve both its bohemian enclaves, like Provincetown and Wellfleet, as well as its statelier corners, such as Osterville, Hyannis Port, and Chatham.—
Cameron Sperance,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2025
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The seaside palazzo, called Villa Beatrice, is a five-minute walk from the hotel, and sits on a private spit overlooking the sea.—
Catherine Sabino,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
Noun
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Other traditions held to mark the occasion will also be taking place, such as the 3 p.m. moment of remembrance, as well as various parades, religious services, speeches by public officials and the laying of a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.—
Chloe Mayer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 May 2025
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The announcement punctuated the Veterans Day ceremony, which was created to mark the end of World War I, and featured a 21-gun salute by seven soldiers and wreath presentation.—
Brett Barrouquere,
Arkansas Online,
26 May 2025
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“Spray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spray. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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