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Recent Examples of spray
Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Called Honoré, the candle and room spray refer to the patron saint of bakers and patissiers, and to the hotel’s iconic address on Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Low-e coatings, a thin coat of silver sprayed onto a glass surface, can help reduce the amount of heat that reaches a building’s interior by reflecting both the visible light and heat, but the coating can’t fully eliminate solar heat gain.
—Aki Ishida, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Maintain a safe distance from large vehicles - Trucks or buses can produce a water spray that hampers visibility.
—Nc Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 6 Sep. 2025
Called Honoré, the candle and room spray refer to the patron saint of bakers and patissiers, and to the hotel’s iconic address on Rue du Faubourg Saint Honoré.
—Emma Sandler, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Noun
The latest detection comes a little more than one month after workers sprayed about 4,000 parcels in the Rolando neighborhood just south and east of San Diego State University and parts of La Mesa in East County.
—Paul Sisson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
Low-e coatings, a thin coat of silver sprayed onto a glass surface, can help reduce the amount of heat that reaches a building’s interior by reflecting both the visible light and heat, but the coating can’t fully eliminate solar heat gain.
—Aki Ishida, The Conversation, 10 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spray
Verb
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Drizzle caramel over pistachios, sprinkle with salt, and set aside to cool.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
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The clinical nature of the autopsy report is stark against the remnants of Pauline’s humanity, sprinkled throughout the 11 pages.—
Kirsten Fiscus,
The Tennessean,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The mesh cover prevents captured debris, like leaves and twigs, from escaping back into the pool water.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
29 Aug. 2025
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The first teaser trailer for The Carpenter’s Son—a biblical horror movie starring FKA twigs as Mary, mother of Jesus—is here.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Waterspouts are spinning columns of air and water mist above bodies of water and can take two forms, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.—
Jenna Prestininzi,
Freep.com,
8 Sep. 2025
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In Shasta County, near the geographic top of California, McArthur-Burney State Park is known for its picturesque waterfalls, with rainbows rising through the mist when the sun shines just right.—
David Mark,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Just spritz onto damp hair, and let this spritz set the foundation for your smoothest, shiniest hair days yet.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
10 Sep. 2025
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Tidy up your plastic, glass, aluminum, or resin patio sets with a good spritz of Windex.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
Verb
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The host Colombia was peppering the Bolivia goalkeeper Carlos Lampe with shots on goal from early on.—
Joseph O'Sullivan,
Forbes.com,
6 Sep. 2025
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Familiar names pepper the script, but characters’ circumstances, identities, and motivations have been significantly altered.—
Graham Hillard,
The Washington Examiner,
5 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Swift, meanwhile, was posed against a tree in a white collared shirt, a black jumper and held a leafy sprig in her hand.—
Sarah Jones,
People.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Garnish with mint sprig and fresh berries.—
Emily Price,
Forbes.com,
27 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Yes, If the spit targets a public servant, such as a police officer, the charge can escalate to a third-degree felony which is punishable by up to 10 years in prison.—
Tiffani Jackson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
8 Sep. 2025
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Lucky for the Eagles, a remorseful Carter won't receive a suspension for his spit.—
Jim Reineking,
USA Today,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Spray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spray. Accessed 14 Sep. 2025.
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