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Recent Examples of spray
Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2025
Miami-Dade has misters around both plants that spray scents of citrus and lavender into the air in hopes of masking the smell associated with treating human waste, but the perfumed perimeters can only do so much.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Nicholas Rice, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Photo : Eugenia Gangi The pool is adorned with Mayan lion spray fountains.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Houses sprayed with fire retardant gel were untouched while several dozen houses nearby that went unsprayed burned to the ground.
—Joshua Siskin, Orange County Register, 8 Feb. 2025
Miami-Dade has misters around both plants that spray scents of citrus and lavender into the air in hopes of masking the smell associated with treating human waste, but the perfumed perimeters can only do so much.
—Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2025
Noun
The collection features odor-control sprays and no-rinse shampoos, as well as a shampoo collection made up of five signature scents — Lavender, Cucumber Melon, Apple Blossom, Bergamot and Sweet Pea & Vanilla — plus a fragrance-free option.
—Nicholas Rice, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025
Photo : Eugenia Gangi The pool is adorned with Mayan lion spray fountains.
—Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 7 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spray
Verb
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The concept of Section 31 was sprinkled into the later seasons.—
Angelica Jade Bastién,
Vulture,
7 Feb. 2025
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Top with a dollop of sour cream (a rounded 1/2 tablespoon each) and sprinkle with chives, green onion, and black pepper.—
Darcy Lenz,
Southern Living,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Choose Salt-Tolerant Plants Plants like viburnum, boxwood, red twig dogwood, and serviceberry react badly to salty soil.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Jan. 2025
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Now to what twigs’ bath thoughts are really getting at.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Intensity In contrast to the fine-fragrance mist, the perfume is much more intense and bold.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Feb. 2025
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Tonight, however, there’s little to see at kick-off but the mist of fans’ breath against the black of the night.—
Richard Sutcliffe,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The corsage includes seven tiny rose flowers with a ribbon to fasten on any sized wrist.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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His corsage matched the black and white look, which was paired with Christian Louboutin shoes.—
Angel Saunders,
People.com,
6 Jan. 2025
Verb
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What's next: When asked about plans for the near future, Howard peppered the conversation with corporate catchphrases like organizational assessment, strategic planning and budget efficiency.—
Worth Sparkman,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Journalists repeatedly peppered Trump with questions about Musk’s actions in recent days.—
Zac Anderson,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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For a fraction of the price, this kit includes 12 roses in various stages of bloom and four sprigs of baby's breath that will instantly brighten any room, no water needed.—
Mia Huelsbeck,
People.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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Garnish with fresh blueberries and a sprig of mint.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Those flames, all the while, spit embers into strong winds and toward communities miles away.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
19 Jan. 2025
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Federal research on that lizard's spit led to the development of Ozempic.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Related Articles In a dark overcoat, dark suit, white shirt and red striped tie, Trump placed a wreath with white roses at the tomb, and stood silently for a few moments.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
19 Jan. 2025
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Here's how to turn an egg carton into a decorative wreath. Cut the cups out of a paper carton.—
Rabekah Henderson,
Southern Living,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Spray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spray. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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