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bug spray

NOUN

insecticide

Synonyms

WEAK

insect repellent insectifuge

Example Sentences

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But let’s get real: You’d have to go through a lot of bug spray — like a cargo ship’s worth — to make this seem like a smart use of your money.

From MarketWatch • Jan. 16, 2026

The residents of this new California were urbanized people who probably felt more threatened by bug spray than by the more abstract prospect of the state’s $14-billion annual ag business being laid waste by Medflies.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 15, 2024

It's understandable why, when someone sees a cockroach, they reach for the bug spray.

From Salon • Aug. 24, 2024

Turn off the zapper and grab some bug spray!

From Seattle Times • Jul. 5, 2023

My sister dug through her backpack and took out a bottle of Gatorade, some bug spray, a Lemony Snicket book, and a flashlight.

From "Flush" by Carl Hiaasen