strewing

verb

present participle of strew
as in spraying
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 strewing One person was killed and five others were injured after the plane crashed on Laredo’s Loop 20 highway, shutting down traffic in both directions and strewing debris across multiple lanes. — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 17 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for strewing
  1. spraying
  2. sprinkling
  3. dotting
Verb
  • An employer must know the clearance time for the space in which spraying is taking place.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Everyone seems to be taking a magnesium supplement these days — or spraying it on their feet.
    — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of spraying
Verb
  • Take vegetables to the next level by simply sprinkling some of it over top.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Consider sprinkling your salad with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, and a blend of herbs or spices.
    — Carrie Madormo, Verywell Health, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of sprinkling
Verb
  • 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
Definition of dotting

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“Strewing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/strewing. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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