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noun (1)

ˈspit How to pronounce spit (audio)
Definition of spitnext
as in peninsula
an area of land that juts out into a body of water at the northeast end of the island is a long spit whose terminal is crowned by a towering lighthouse

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spit

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noun (2)

1
as in replica
something or someone that strongly resembles another the spit and image of his father

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2
as in saliva
the fluid that is secreted into the mouth by certain glands so dry that he felt as if he had no spit left in his mouth

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spit

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verb

as in to stab
to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object according to the propaganda put out by the war ministry, enemy soldiers were spitting innocent babies on bayonets

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Recent Examples of spit
Noun
Moroccan forces beat back crowds with batons and tear gas at the gates to Ceuta, trying to prevent more from storming across into the tiny Spanish territory that juts on a spit of sandy land into the Mediterranean from Morocco. — Michael Francis Gore, USA Today, 31 July 2026 Sitting on a spit of land jutting out into Lake Erie, Cedar Point Shores draws inspiration from local Great Lakes culture, weather, wildlife, and lore for its rides, slides, and attractions. — Carly Caramanna, Travel + Leisure, 31 July 2026
Verb
Within that, the specific element of the tracking data which makes batting so tough is the inconsistency of bounce, with a large number of deliveries either spitting (bouncing excessively) or scooting (bouncing far less than anticipated). — Ben Jones aug. 26, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026 Napier’s fate was effectively sealed in 2025 when defensive tackle Brendan Bett was penalized and ejected for spitting on a USF player, igniting the Bulls’ game-winning drive. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spit
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spit
  1. peninsula
  2. replica
  3. saliva
  4. stab
  5. cape
  6. image
  7. drool
  8. pierce
Noun
  • The neighborhood Governador Celso Ramos is a paradise of a peninsula hiding behind a bureaucratic-sounding name—literally a 20th-century governor.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Brawley School Road is a busy Lake Norman four-lane highway that leads east from the exit to downtown Mooresville and southwest on a peninsula to Trump National Golf Club Charlotte and Lake Norman Yacht Club.
    — Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of peninsula
Noun
  • Today, replicas of various degrees of accuracy are readily available.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • After a project is complete, actors must sign off and be paid the equivalent of an in-person performance if their replica is used.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of replica
Noun
  • Rabies transmission from livestock holds a lower risk than bites from wild animals, but people can still be exposed to the virus through saliva from an infected animal, the North Carolina health department said.
    — Ray Sanchez, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The genetic data had later been deleted but police obtained a new saliva sample from the suspect which matched a DNA trace found on Lopez's clothing, prosecutors said at the time.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of saliva
Verb
  • She had been beaten and stabbed inside her home, and her body was then placed in the trunk of her car.
    — Brett Barrouquere, Arkansas Online, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The 33-year-old man accused of killing his mother in their family’s apartment had stabbed his parent repeatedly in the face and chest, Bronx prosecutors said Friday.
    — Thomas Tracy, New York Daily News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of stab
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  • Hair changes, blankets become capes, and sunglasses migrate between friends.
    — Svetlana Khachiyan, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2026
  • After descending in a metal cage elevator, Riff Raff removes his cape, revealing Frank-N-Furter in a corset, fishnets and pearls.
    — Seth Abramovitch, HollywoodReporter, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of cape
Noun
  • Following Abloh’s death in November 2021, Kamara was appointed as art and image director and presented his first show, Spring/Summer 2023, in Paris that year.
    — Luke Leitch, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The telescope’s first images are expected in the beginning months of 2027.
    — Josh Dinner, Space.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of image
Noun
  • Pillows turn yellow due to sweat, body oils, drool, hair products, and moisture.
    — Kait Hanson, Southern Living, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Drooling that is new, heavy, or persistent is something to note, though Walker said what accompanies the drool is the key sign.
    — Gavin Escott, USA Today, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of drool
Verb
  • Her brown leather jacket was pierced with 60 stab wounds, and her throat had been slashed nearly ear to ear.
    — Matthew Ormseth, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Claire’s is trying to recapture its glory as the go-to destination for both tween girls and for piercing.
    — Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of pierce

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