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as in to splatter
to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy
the dog vigorously shook himself, spattering the carpet and walls with water
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as in splash
a very small amount
a spatter of praise for her work was mixed in with quite a lot of criticism
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Recent Examples of spatter
Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Enterprising group member Freddy (Delaney Quinn) spots the paperback Josh was reading in the trash bin, spattered in blood.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
New blood spatter analysis also supported that conclusion.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Verb
In the den, blood was found spattered on the walls and computer desk.
—Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Enterprising group member Freddy (Delaney Quinn) spots the paperback Josh was reading in the trash bin, spattered in blood.
—David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 24 Jan. 2026
Noun
However, the defense argued that the blood spatter evidence at the scene matched an accidental fall and that Kathleen's scalp lacerations were only superficial and didn't cause her death.
—Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 2026
New blood spatter analysis also supported that conclusion.
—Riley Moser, CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spatter
Verb
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When so many players are donning pink, arguably the most visible cleats at this year’s tournament are those splashed with any other color.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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If your idea of a bucket-list trip includes your furry friend digging holes in the sand and splashing around in the surf, then add Rehoboth Beach to the top of your list.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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One egg appears to splatter on a street sign inches from Wembanyama’s head.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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That’s one grand slam, rescued from splattering somebody’s nacho dip.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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However, even though overhead watering, sprinkling, and misting can cause plant disease, during prolonged high temperatures, a humid environment probably outweighs the risk of plant disease.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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The team has a real sense of unity, as well as a sprinkling of class led by experienced defender Achraf Hakimi.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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The machine-like efficiency is terrifying, right up until a single speck of dirt falls into the gears.—
Dieter Kurtenbach,
Mercury News,
11 June 2026
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This looks like tiny black or reddish-brown specks that resemble coffee grounds.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
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Trump’s appreciation for and emulation of the histrionics of that sport have been much discussed over the years—recall how the late Hulk Hogan ripped his shirt to shreds at the 2024 Republican National Convention to reveal a TRUMP VANCE T-shirt underneath.—
Gal Beckerman,
The Atlantic,
15 June 2026
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The industry has been keeping a close eye on what Koosha and his producer Tom Rogers have been doing — namely, conjuring a movie out of thin air without a single shred of an actor, location, crew member or camera.—
Steven Zeitchik,
HollywoodReporter,
11 June 2026
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There’s something so heartbreaking about a refreshing dramedy series like AppleTV+'s Shrinkingthat can give you a glimmer of hope about getting help and speaking to someone to process your thoughts – in this case, a therapist.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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After the game, with the glimmer of tears in their eyes, the New Yorker editor David Remnick and Vinson Cunningham celebrated the win, and were joined by Louisa Thomas, who managed a bit more equanimity.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
Noun
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani appeared to drop a major hint about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding details on June 15.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
16 June 2026
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Onions add flavor, dimension, and a nice hint of acid.—
Stacey Lastoe,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Noun
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This is done in stages, using multiple centrifuges that enrich the uranium bit by bit.—
Adithi Ramakrishnan,
Los Angeles Times,
20 June 2026
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What impressed us most was their commitment to the bit.—
Danielle Directo-Meston,
HollywoodReporter,
20 June 2026
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“Spatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spatter. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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