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noun (1)

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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)

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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
However the police video footage shows officers left Saetern laying flat on his back in a spit hood and unattended for 10 minutes— clear violations of national policies regarding those tools, a police expert said. — Theresa Clift, Sacbee.com, 21 Sep. 2026 The spit of land just east of Brighton Beach is known for the grandiose creations that compete with the Mill Basin mansions nearby. — Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
But Mitchell spat on three straight balls to get to a full count. — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 16 Oct. 2026 After between 30 to 45 seconds with Packard in his mouth, the whale had risen to the surface and spat him out, sending him flying through the air in a massive spray that was witnessed by his crewmate and another nearby mariner. — David MacK, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 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
  • That project will produce about 415,000 cubic yards of sand that the city will deposit on the peninsula beach, extending it between 100 to 200 feet out from shore, Leland said.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2026
  • Golfers, runners, birdwatchers, bikers, anglers and hobbyists of all stripes in and around Washington have long found common ground on the grassy peninsula of East Potomac Park.
    — Sophia Solano, Washington Post, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of peninsula
Noun
  • Later, however, a faithful replica, also called the Atlantic, was built.
    — The Week UK, TheWeek, 25 Oct. 2026
  • That team, fittingly enough, will be honored during the Hurricanes’ game on Saturday against Pittsburgh, with the current team wearing replica jerseys to recognize the group.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of replica
Noun
  • Herpesviruses, for example, move to uninfected individuals via direct contact with bodily fluids (particularly saliva) or with the skin or mucous membranes of infected persons, which can include asymptomatic carriers.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Per a guide from Nectr, saliva wets the pouch and releases its ingredients, and how much is actually absorbed depends on the formulation and how the pouch is used.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of saliva
Verb
  • For Crystal, this occurred at the end of 2025, his annus horribilis, when Reiner and wife Michelle were found stabbed to death at their Brentwood home.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • The teen accused of fatally stabbing a homeless Roseville woman faced a judge and the woman’s family Tuesday during his first court appearance in the slaying.
    — Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
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  • Fifty-seven years later, the cape has resurfaced in front of the paparazzi at a major party.
    — Diego Parrado, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026
  • Elizabeth Taylor wears the Scorpio cape and a dazzling, million dollar Cariet diamond to Princess Grace’s birthday party.
    — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2026
Definition of cape
Noun
  • Aljafari is recognized for his distinctive cinematic practice exploring memory, history, identity and the politics of images.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 26 Oct. 2026
  • Rather than embrace the provocative image associated with some of her early roles, Portman maintained a more reserved public image.
    — Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of image
Noun
  • Why washable sofa covers matter for pet owners A sofa that doubles as a dog bed collects fur, drool and the occasional accident.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 Oct. 2026
  • It’s filled with milk chocolate, dark chocolate, and white chocolate pieces with drool-worthy flavors like raspberry ganache, chocolate lava cake, strawberry cheesecake, salted caramel, vanilla dream, and more.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of drool
Verb
  • The bullet pierced the rear passenger window of Irvine’s car, striking him in the right shoulder and causing his death.
    — Kelsie Cairns , Maria Paronich, FOXNews.com, 23 Oct. 2026
  • No wonder some of the film’s most piercing moments are on the periphery.
    — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of pierce

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