as in sprinkling
to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on
sprayed the lawn with pesticides
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Recent Examples of spraying
People try to cool down by standing in front of a mister spraying cool water during a heat wave in Rome near the Colosseum on June 26, 2026.
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Leigh Kiniry,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Sprinklers started spraying on the field just before the game got underway again and some players deliberately dosed themselves, a solid strategy considering the conditions.
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Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Munster’s mosquito-spraying program is once again set to take flight Tuesday after a brief pause, the town announced.
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Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
But Lineage has contracted a private fire company to continue spraying water into smoldering areas of the rubble when needed as crews work to remove the debris, according to the mayor’s office.
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Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
In addition, spraying insecticides to kill flies isn’t a good option.
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Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
For gardens and flower beds, drip irrigation is often more efficient than spraying water through the air.
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Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Former Kansas guard Kevin McCullar wore goggles in the New York Knicks locker room to protect his eyes from stinging during a champagne-spraying celebration after NY’s 94-90 NBA title-clinching victory over San Antonio on June 13 in Texas.
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Gary Bedore
june 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
In other words, the claim that spraying on a fragrance will trigger attraction in another person is not supported by hard evidence.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Leigh Kiniry,
CBS News,
30 June 2026
Sprinklers started spraying on the field just before the game got underway again and some players deliberately dosed themselves, a solid strategy considering the conditions.
—
Hannah Keyser,
CNN Money,
30 June 2026
Munster’s mosquito-spraying program is once again set to take flight Tuesday after a brief pause, the town announced.
—
Michelle L. Quinn,
Chicago Tribune,
29 June 2026
But Lineage has contracted a private fire company to continue spraying water into smoldering areas of the rubble when needed as crews work to remove the debris, according to the mayor’s office.
—
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2026
In addition, spraying insecticides to kill flies isn’t a good option.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
For gardens and flower beds, drip irrigation is often more efficient than spraying water through the air.
—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Former Kansas guard Kevin McCullar wore goggles in the New York Knicks locker room to protect his eyes from stinging during a champagne-spraying celebration after NY’s 94-90 NBA title-clinching victory over San Antonio on June 13 in Texas.
—
Gary Bedore
june 22,
Kansas City Star,
22 June 2026
In other words, the claim that spraying on a fragrance will trigger attraction in another person is not supported by hard evidence.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spraying
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For rust or grease stains, try sprinkling baking soda directly on the spot, then scrubbing with a vinegar and water solution.
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During Tuesday’s practice, which was the first of three on-field sessions this week, the Dolphins opened up the play-action game during the first 11-on-11 period by sprinkling in some running plays.
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With mannequins dotting the courtyard, the Italian brand made a statement.
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To achieve crisp dots and clean linework at home, Slynko recommends using a dotting tool and a thin detail brush, or reaching for a stamping plate.
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Yamal was a thorn in Saudi Arabia’s side, drifting infield to unleash shots from distance but also peppering the penalty area with wicked deliveries from the right flank.
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Wright asked, peppering in a rather colorful adjective.
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“Spraying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spraying. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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