Thesaurus results for STREW

strew

verb

ˈstrü

Definition of strew

as in to spray

to cover by or as if by scattering something over or on sidewalks strewed with trash left by the parade watchers

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Recent Examples of strew Trash is strewn everywhere; people addicted to the cheap stimulant basuco, derived from cocaine-production residue, lumber around in varying states of distress. — Mattha Busby, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2026 Arriving crews found that the building’s rain roof had been blown off and strewn across the south parking lot, Nolan said. — Kansas City Star, 19 Aug. 2026 They were strewn about the floor surrounding my desk; there, my Chihuahua had decided to get in on the fun and finish the job. — John Higgins, The Verge, 18 Aug. 2026 But with sneakers strewn in the doorway and a cookbook opened to a specific recipe, the faux house felt lived in. — Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for strew

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Throughout the years, Graham was sprayed by grout on a construction site and splattered with oil while cutting timber.

— Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
Having the ability, and willingness, to spray money at players helps.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of spray

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However, the Tar Heels have some dangerous playmakers sprinkled around the roster, including sophomore running back Demon June and junior wide receiver Jordan Shipp, who had 84 yards against TCU last season.

— Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
Coltrane is also deeply interested in the Buddhist principles of karma and dharma, or the moral duties and obligations to a right way of life, which are sprinkled throughout the novel.

— Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of sprinkle

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Evander Da Silva Ferreira scored his 13th goal — as Cincinnati peppered Seattle keeper Andrew Thomas with four shots in the 24th minute — to give Cincinnati a 1-0 lead.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Aug. 2026
Ahead of his first game back at Fenway Park, local reporters had their opportunity to pepper Devers with questions.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 21 Aug. 2026

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