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Recent Examples of spray
Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Shake well and spray in areas where flies are frequent.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
What's the difference between fixing spray and setting spray?
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Black people marching for voters' rights and dignity were sprayed by firefighters with high-pressure water hoses and attacked by police dogs.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Shake well and spray in areas where flies are frequent.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 Oct. 2024
Noun
All-Nighter setting spray: $36 (Urban Decay) Take your party glitter game to the next level with Urban Decay's All-Nighter waterproof makeup setting spray.
—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 23 Oct. 2024
What's the difference between fixing spray and setting spray?
—Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 4 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spray
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Disney chefs sprinkled candy cane bits and pumped peppermint into the park’s classic hot chocolate.Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 7 Nov. 2024
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Temperatures hovered above 60 degrees, and rain sprinkled down into the stadium while Chiefs Nation piled in to see if the home team would extend its perfect 7-0 record against the Buccaneers' 4-4.Bryan West, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
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The 26-year-old's head and naked torso were found among leaves and twigs.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2024
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Tanton kindles a small fire of twigs inside a metal pitcher, while expounding for the camera about ecology and overpopulation.Abrahm Lustgarten, ProPublica, 19 Oct. 2024
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Notable features include an adjustable/rotating nozzle, high and low mist modes, and a mood light.Jennifer Hussein, Allure, 1 Nov. 2024
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Winter brings mist that blankets the ground, giving the landscape a hushed tranquility, while spring and summer deliver fields of wildflowers and the soothing buzz of bees.Rooksana Hossenally, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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There’s even been a slew of inanimate prom dates across the US, where students are ditching corsages in favor of cardboard: choosing instead to lug around scale-accurate depictions of Michael B. Jordan, Bernie Sanders and Danny DeVitto.Leah Dolan, CNN, 18 Oct. 2024
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An old Facebook photo even shows us in the same pre-prom photo, smiling with our corsages.Elise Taylor, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2024
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He is also known for peppering election officials with questions at county meetings.Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Ever the comic, Pickett would frequently pepper their set with impressions — including a version of Karloff from his beloved monster movies.Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 2 Nov. 2024
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Add the garlic and rosemary sprig and cook, stirring occasionally, until onion is translucent and carrots are beginning to soften, 5 to 8 minutes.Kelly Brant, arkansasonline.com, 6 Nov. 2024
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Stuff yellow onion quarters and 4 thyme sprigs in turkey cavity.Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 4 Nov. 2024
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Near a spit named for a president's grace, This park holds historic roots in place.Christine Clarridge, Axios, 30 Oct. 2024
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So was this a friendly chat between spit sisters or bonding because Dakota Johnson and Chris Martin are on the outs?Glamour, Glamour, 29 Oct. 2024
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Hanging a wreath on your front door is a quick and simple way to add autumnal charm to your front entryway.Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Nov. 2024
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The pop-up will feature a photo booth, lyric wall and a massive wreath so guests can recreate the diva's Christmas album cover.Tasha Tsiaperas, Axios, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Spray.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spray. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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