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Recent Examples of spray
Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 19 July 2025
This mess-free, no-sting formula comes in a handy spray bottle, perfect for reaching tricky spots like your bikini line, back, or butt.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 19 July 2025
Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Vector control officials in the Sacramento region are spraying insecticide to limit the spread of West Nile.
—Ethan Wolin
july 7, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
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Verb
Use only sunscreen formulations in lotions, creams, gels, sprays, and butter formulations.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 19 July 2025
This mess-free, no-sting formula comes in a handy spray bottle, perfect for reaching tricky spots like your bikini line, back, or butt.
—Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 19 July 2025
Noun
Equipped with 26 powerful spray jets,12internal directional sprays, and 10 external swirling jets, this automatic baby bottle cleaner ensures no residue or buildup remains, even in hard-to-reach spots.
—Nia Bowers, USA Today, 8 July 2025
Vector control officials in the Sacramento region are spraying insecticide to limit the spread of West Nile.
—Ethan Wolin
july 7, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spray
Verb
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Swap the bananas for berries or apple slices and sprinkle with cinnamon for a flavor change.—
Morgan Pearson,
Verywell Health,
25 July 2025
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House said one of her family’s favorite fiber-rich snacks is in-the-shell edamame that is steamed or microwaved and sprinkled with salt.—
Lauren Manaker MS,
Health,
24 July 2025
Noun
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On July 18, FKA twigs filed a request for dismissal, according to the court docket.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
22 July 2025
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LaBeouf has long denied many of FKA twigs’ claims of abuse.—
Matthew Strauss,
Pitchfork,
22 July 2025
Noun
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Along with other adjustments made with tools like Photoshop, the end result is a shockingly precise view of the galaxy—the yellow mist around the spiral is actually tens of thousands of stars.—
Carlyn Kranking,
Smithsonian Magazine,
14 July 2025
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Staying in shaded areas, using a cool mist and fan, keeping hydrated, and wearing light colored and loose-fitting clothing can all help keep a child cooler.—
Dr. Katie Lockwood,
Boston Herald,
13 July 2025
Noun
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Green Hill High School Green Hill High students took over The Mill in a blur of flowy gowns, corsages and boutonnieres.—
Rachel Wegner,
Nashville Tennessean,
29 Apr. 2025
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Instead of paying for expensive updos, professionally applied makeup and florist corsages, Ella and her friends did it all themselves.—
Patricia Steckler,
Baltimore Sun,
18 June 2025
Verb
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Easter eggs are peppered throughout the set, with a replica of Disney’s briefcase, books on urban development, a map of Disneyland with upcoming attractions, and a photo of Abraham Lincoln, all of which were in Disney’s office in the early ‘60s.—
Natasha Chen,
CNN Money,
17 July 2025
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Photos peppered his and his agents’ social media, mostly of which were of Duran and Cristiano Ronaldo together.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Noun
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To elevate the presentation with a bit of Vegas spectacle, a sprig of rosemary is set on fire and charred to add a smokey, inviting scent.—
Logan Holland,
People.com,
25 July 2025
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Spread out sprigs on a baking sheet and freeze for a few hours or until frozen solid.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
23 July 2025
Noun
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Middle Eastern shawarma is usually prepared with thin cuts of seasoned meat that is stacked and grilled on a spit.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 June 2025
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Here, Astal says Ahmed has been dazzled by the abundance of shawarma - a sandwich of sliced chicken roasted on a spit.—
Jane Arraf,
NPR,
20 June 2025
Noun
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Their journey continued to Caen and the Normandy region, and included a visit to the beaches and to the Normandy American Cemetery to sing our national anthem and hymns, and also to lay a wreath.—
Tom Strong,
Chicago Tribune,
13 July 2025
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The club have confirmed that there will be a rendition of You’ll Never Walk Alone played and the Championship club will lay a wreath alongside the away supporters.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
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“Spray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spray. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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