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Recent Examples of spray
Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 19 Feb. 2025
Narcan, the nasal spray version of naloxone, has received F.D.A. approval to be sold over the counter and should be widely available by late summer.
—Moises Velasquez-Manoff, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
Warming, calming, and serenity-evoking, the linen spray makes bedtime smell and feel like a luxe tropical getaway.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
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Verb
Pesticide exposure Exposure to glyphosate, an herbicide that is often sprayed on crops as a pesticide, could block the body’s ability to fight off cancer, according to Lake.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 19 Feb. 2025
Narcan, the nasal spray version of naloxone, has received F.D.A. approval to be sold over the counter and should be widely available by late summer.
—Moises Velasquez-Manoff, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025
Noun
Harris recommends immediately misting your face with a long-wearing setting spray after foundation and concealer application, then blending.
—Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025
Warming, calming, and serenity-evoking, the linen spray makes bedtime smell and feel like a luxe tropical getaway.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 20 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spray
Verb
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If desired, sprinkle a tiny pinch of sea salt on top for an extra flavor kick.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
28 Feb. 2025
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Inside, you’re greeted by a massive vintage armoire; several more candelabras are sprinkled throughout.—
Michael Cuby,
Them,
26 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Here’s a list of the elements a property must have to become Certified Wildlife Habitat: A minimum of three types of food, including native plants, berries or seeds, pollen, a bird feeder, foliage or twigs.—
Bridget Fogarty,
Journal Sentinel,
15 Feb. 2025
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That's about the size of a low E guitar string or a tiny twig on a tree.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The French linen mist melds cozy notes of bergamot and musk with a lemony twist and the fresh, floral smell of a white-flower bouquet.—
Jenny Berg,
Allure,
20 Feb. 2025
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After buying the mist and taking it with you on your next tropical escape, don’t forget to re-spray your skin every two or so hours: guaranteeing a goddess-level shine that just might rival that of the sun.—
Stacia Datskovska,
WWD,
18 Feb. 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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McFadden peppered both sides with questions during arguments over a lawsuit the AP filed Friday saying that its 1st Amendment rights were being violated by the ban, which began gradually two weeks ago.—
Matt Sedensky,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Feb. 2025
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Less than 24 hours after Smart’s trade from the Memphis Grizzlies to the Washington Wizards became official, youngsters Bilal Coulibaly and Bub Carrington peppered him with questions about how to become better defenders.—
Josh Robbins,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Remove and discard thyme sprigs and bay leaf; serve immediately garnished with parsley and additional sour cream.—
Craig Ruff,
Southern Living,
15 Feb. 2025
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Add ice, club soda, and Prosecco to the glass, and garnish with a fresh mint sprig and extra raspberries.—
Isabella Milano,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Feb. 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
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Getty Images Vice President Kamala Harris (R) and her husband Doug Emhoff lay a wreath during a memorial service for former President Jimmy Carter at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 7, 2025 in Washington, DC.—
Caroline Linton,
CBS News,
8 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 6 Mar. 2025.
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