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Recent Examples of spray
Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
The shot didn’t take Maxwell out of the fight, though, and Powell started spraying bullets at people fleeing into the backyard, wounding three men, federal prosecutors allege.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2025
Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
For You Saline nasal drops or sprays may help reduce cold symptoms, shorten the duration of illness, and lower the risk of spreading the virus to others.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Check the arms and dispenser, and look inside all the tiny holes and slots where water sprays out.
—Kristi Kellogg, Architectural Digest, 15 Jan. 2025
The shot didn’t take Maxwell out of the fight, though, and Powell started spraying bullets at people fleeing into the backyard, wounding three men, federal prosecutors allege.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 13 Jan. 2025
Noun
If unresponsive after 2-3 minutes, use new Narcan spray in other nostril.
—Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
For You Saline nasal drops or sprays may help reduce cold symptoms, shorten the duration of illness, and lower the risk of spreading the virus to others.
—Stephanie Brown, Verywell Health, 16 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spray
Verb
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Altuve sprinkled similar sentiments throughout subsequent interviews, even if his conviction ran counter to how this franchise conducts business.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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The doughnuts and Munchkins will swap regular sprinkles for pink, white and red heart sprinkles.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Now to what twigs’ bath thoughts are really getting at.—
Anna Cafolla,
Vogue,
26 Jan. 2025
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This week’s batch includes new albums from FKA twigs, Benjamin Booker, Mogwai, Central Cee, Ale Hop & Titi Bakorta, Sam Amidon, Khadija Al Hanafi, Boldy James, and Kathryn Mohr.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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More broadly, Build Back Better forwarded a range of social welfare provisions that were intended as permanent: This more perpetual and humane social welfare policy vanished in the mist.—
Alissa Quart,
TIME,
30 Jan. 2025
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As with any appliance, a humidifier should be cleaned regularly for healthy mist and to keep it in top working order.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
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Traditionally, dates exchange mums and garters, much like corsages and boutonnieres at prom, though anyone can wear one, regardless of having a date.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American-Statesman,
16 Sep. 2024
Verb
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Gwendolyn is eager to learn about Mark’s time on the surface, peppering him with questions about the sky and the air.—
Erin Qualey,
Vulture,
17 Jan. 2025
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The Capitals were pushing Vancouver around physically and setting up shop in its end of the ice, peppering Kevin Lankinen with scoring chances in bunches.—
Thomas Drance,
The Athletic,
8 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Lego Botanicals Bouquet of Roses Building Set Red roses are a Valentine’s Day staple, so in keeping with tradition, this set includes a dozen blooms and sprigs of baby’s breath for a long-lasting arrangement.—
Ali Faccenda,
People.com,
26 Jan. 2025
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Strain into a tall glass over fresh ice, top with soda, and garnish with a mint sprig.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
4 Jan. 2025
Noun
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It is generally spread by sharing saliva or spit and requires close contact.—
Heidi Moawad,
Verywell Health,
18 Jan. 2025
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All that hand wringing over Andrews’ empty stat lines in September amounted to so much spit in the wind.—
Childs Walker,
Baltimore Sun,
2 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Earlier Sunday, Trump laid a wreath at the Tomb of Unknown Soldier across the Potomac River at Arlington National Ceremony before he is anticipated to attend a dinner tonight.—
Naomi Lim,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
19 Jan. 2025
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Let the wreath dry for at least 8 hours before hanging upright.—
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 3 Feb. 2025.
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