Synonyms of 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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sprinkling
• dotting
• peppering
• strewing
• scattering
• spotting
• dusting
• sowing
• drizzling
• bestrewing
• blanketing
• flecking
• studding
• dappling
• speckling
• stippling
• spattering
• bespattering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spraying

The current outbreak is centered just north of Tampa, and workers have been spraying to kill mosquitoes. — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026

Pinellas County crews have been going door to door and spraying areas with high mosquito presence, according to local ABC News affiliate WFTS. — Mary Kekatos, ABC News, 30 Sep. 2026

Sprinkle some baking soda throughout the tub before spraying hydrogen peroxide over it until the entire tub is damp. — Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 29 Sep. 2026

Shields suggests using Scrubbing Bubbles Mega Shower Foamer and spraying it evenly from top to bottom. — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Apply the vinegar by spraying it directly onto the surface or by dipping a microfiber cloth into the solution, wringing it out, and wiping the appliance. — Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2026

The firefighters immediately began spraying the vessel and brought the fire under control before the flames could spread to boats docked nearby and the surrounding properties, department spokeswoman Sandra King said in a statement. — David Goodhue, Miami Herald, 23 Sep. 2026

After saying yes, the two kissed before spraying champagne over a pool. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 9 Sep. 2026

Khachanov, the 30-year-old Russian was powerful off his return but Auger-Aliassime was spraying groundstrokes or hitting balls into the net. — Lukas Weese, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026