Thesaurus results for SPRAYING

spraying

verb

present participle of spray

as in sprinkling

to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on sprayed the lawn with pesticides

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Recent Examples of spraying Avoid spraying liquids directly to prevent damage to internal components and ports. — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026 If additional hold is needed, Marjan recommends spraying Paul Mitchell Firm Hold Super Clean Extra Hairspray on the roots and brushing back before wrapping a second elastic around everything. — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 2026 Make sure to avoid spraying the mixture directly onto furniture or anything delicate, adds Copley. — Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 21 Aug. 2026 The trend has been fueled in part by unfounded claims that jets are spraying chemicals to control people’s minds or manipulate the weather. — Elizabeth Robinson, NBC news, 19 Aug. 2026 In the other, Campos-Sanchez can be seen wearing a silver mask while spraying a liquid onto clothing on the kitchen floor before igniting it with a red lighter, according to the affidavit. — Angelique Brenes, PEOPLE, 18 Aug. 2026 While Blanche didn’t cite specific incidents, Pirro’s office last week charged a Kentucky woman with vandalism for spraying the World War II memorial on the National Mall with graffiti. — Bloomberg News, Boston Herald, 17 Aug. 2026 Keep the lid closed when flushing to keep spraying water from spreading bacteria around the bathroom. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Aug. 2026 The proposal would require applicators to provide at least 72 hours’ notice before spraying within a half-mile of those areas. — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026

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Guests were encouraged to offer prayers by sprinkling tobacco, sage, white cedar, and sweetgrass on the fire.

— Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
Wheat, rice, and corn flours are the three most common options for sprinkling over your soil.

— Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of sprinkling

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Carla Guilhem, meanwhile, chose to bring a bit more nature into the space, pairing swirling patterns and bold marbles with blue abstract bird dotting the wallpaper, palm trees and jungle cats on pillows, and more.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 2026
Deficits in Arizona will be as common as saguaros dotting the landscape.

— Jess Bryant, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

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The man was riding a standup electric scooter north on Brickell Avenue near Southeast Seventh Street when the Mercedes pulled up to him, and the passengers began peppering him with pellets, according to a Miami police arrest report.

— David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026
Featuring cameos from Latin superstars like Peso Pluma, J Balvin and Ryan Castro, the LP itself is hard to define as simply house music; RØZ is known best for peppering its EDM with a heavy dose of Latino sazon.

— Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of peppering

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