How to Use spray in a Sentence
-
Have a soft spot for room sprays?
—
Stacia Datskovska,
Footwear News,
2 Oct. 2025
-
Poo spray, dog treats and beard oil.
—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
24 Oct. 2025
-
Bug spray is a must in warmer months.
—
Taryn Shorr-McKee,
Midwest Living,
4 June 2026
-
But once that first spray hit my skin?
—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
-
Blast them off with a spray from the hose.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
-
Line a sheet pan with foil and spray with olive oil spray.
—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Oct. 2025
-
The second comes as a nasal spray.
—
Dr. Kristina Bryant,
Boston Herald,
21 Sep. 2025
-
There are no sprays and no plastic.
—
Nora Colomer
May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom.,
FOXNews.com,
22 Sep. 2025
-
Drip can run at night but not overhead spray.
—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
-
This method pairs well with the vinegar spray.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
26 Mar. 2026
-
This one is truly the best spray there is.
—
Olivia Cefalu,
InStyle,
21 June 2026
-
The woman with the spray then fled the pool.
—
Dan Raby,
CBS News,
26 June 2026
-
They’ll also be armed with bear spray, just in case.
—
Robert Annis,
Outside,
23 Sep. 2025
-
For extra-shiny leaves, use neem oil or shine spray.
—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
14 Apr. 2026
-
Do a daily nasal wash such as a neti pot or saline spray.
—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
11 Feb. 2026
-
Do a daily nasal wash such as a neti pot or saline spray.
—
Mary Wasson,
Austin American Statesman,
4 Mar. 2026
-
Use the spray at dusk when the wasps have returned to the nest.
—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
5 Mar. 2026
-
Here’s a round-up of the best sleep sprays on the market right now.
—
Lisa Mulcahy,
Good Housekeeping,
18 July 2023
-
Stop Sales on the bread and butter spray.
—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
13 Mar. 2026
-
That might be a handgun, a can of bear spray, or even an ice axe.
—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
3 Apr. 2023
-
With nasal sprays and drops, try to limit them to one to three times a day.
—
Bestreviews,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
-
Hence, bright lights and sprays of water will make skunks want to flee your yard.
—
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
1 July 2026
-
Use 1–2 sprays per nostril for adults.
—
Megan Nunn,
Verywell Health,
23 Oct. 2025
-
Some of these oils can also be contained in a spray.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
18 Apr. 2026
-
Pepper spray works much the same as pepper balls.
—
Graham Hurley,
CNN Money,
20 Jan. 2026
-
This will be a good night to be outside but make sure to have bug spray on hand.
—
Dave Epstein,
BostonGlobe.com,
30 June 2023
-
The whale blew again, and a geyser-like spray erupted from the ridge’s left side.
—
Elizabeth Kolbert,
The New Yorker,
4 Sep. 2023
-
Note the time to stop sprays before harvest.
—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Feb. 2026
-
Narcan is a brand name of naloxone nasal spray.
—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
-
Anything that sprays will lose water to the air.
—
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
- The blood sprayed onto the wall.
- The soda sprayed from the bottle.
- The crops are sprayed monthly.
- The boys sprayed graffiti on the wall.
- They sprayed the crowd with bullets.
- He sprayed the paint evenly over the surface.
- We were sprayed by water from the crashing waves.
- She sprayed some perfume into the air.
- She sprayed herself with perfume.
-
Do not spray the trees while in bloom.
—
Nan Sterman,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 Mar. 2026
-
Choose one time to spray and stick to it.
—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
10 Oct. 2025
-
Turn the hose on and spray down the spout.
—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Mar. 2026
-
It can even be sprayed on nutsedge in a rose bed.
—
Calvin Finch,
San Antonio Express-News,
28 Apr. 2026
-
Line a sheet pan with foil and spray with olive oil spray.
—
Tribune News Service,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
8 Oct. 2025
-
What about the words go home sprayed in blood on the kitchen wall?
—
Clare Mulroy,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
-
Mix and spray on the icy window.
—
Terry Baddoo,
USA Today,
24 Jan. 2026
-
Even spray polyurethane is taking a hit.
—
Diana Olick,
CNBC,
23 Apr. 2026
-
Don’t spray the street or driveway.
—
Arricca Elin Sansone,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
-
Some people on my street sprayed their yards.
—
Tao Lin,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
-
Plaster chips sprayed across the room.
—
Eric Adler,
Kansas City Star,
6 June 2026
-
Forrest pushed it and winced as tear gas sprayed.
—
James Verini,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
-
Just how much of this stuff could one person spray?
—
Nate Anderson,
ArsTechnica,
25 Sep. 2025
-
Shake well, and then spray and wipe down the microwave.
—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
9 Jan. 2026
-
The guard sprayed the ball around the court for six assists.
—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2026
-
Simply spray on the floor and wipe down with a damp mop or cloth.
—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
-
Simply spray on the floor and wipe down with a damp mop or cloth.
—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
8 Sep. 2025
-
Remove the spark plug and spray it with something.
—
John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast,
Hartford Courant,
17 Apr. 2026
-
Lightly spray or dab white vinegar over the paste.
—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
17 June 2026
-
After bathing, spray your tub down two to three times per week to keep it clean.
—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
28 Oct. 2025
-
As the fire burned on for hours, crews sprayed water on the tanker to keep it cool.
—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
5 Apr. 2026
Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'spray.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Last Updated:
