as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the tiny stream gurgled down the rocky slope and joined the larger river at the bottom of the hill
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Recent Examples of gurgle
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
When the first hook comes back around after Earl’s slinky verse, Niontay’s staccato punchlines lose all shape and melt into a putty of wordless, gurgling melody.
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Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
19 Mar. 2026
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
Her stomach made an audible gurgle.
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Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Serene spa music, a blend of classical piano and loudly chirping birds, trilled in the background as the machine sloshed and gurgled.
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Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Apr. 2026
When the first hook comes back around after Earl’s slinky verse, Niontay’s staccato punchlines lose all shape and melt into a putty of wordless, gurgling melody.
—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
There are mud pools from Yellowstone National Park that have a squeamish gurgle, and hearing them amid a crackling bonfire feels unexpectedly harmonious, even plausible.
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Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
Her stomach made an audible gurgle.
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Douglas Stuart,
New Yorker,
12 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gurgle
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As extreme heat hits Boston, residents are finding ways to stay cool, from splashing in Frog Pond to stocking up on water at Fenway Park, while city officials and utility crews urge people to take precautions.
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White delivery vans with orange Katapulk logos splashed across each side delivered goods all over the island.
Noun
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For example, the mirror behavior, the sigh before putting on a swimsuit, or the comment about not being able to eat something because of their diet.
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Some families already are taking discrimination cases elsewhere For many, though, the response to the announcement was a sigh of resignation.
Verb
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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For example, using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fresh vegetables without washing it in between can spread bacteria.
Noun
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Test your knowledge of cruise controversies, wedding whispers and more in this week's American Culture Quiz.
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Sleep in peace with this tower fan, which is whisper-quiet at 25 decibels.
Verb
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The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through.
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Internal emails, group chat messages and meeting minutes obtained by the Miami Herald show the drama that’s been bubbling up in recent months, as county officials, developers and HOA board members have sparred over the future of the land.
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That leaves one slot open, which could easily go to another Pitt actor, Pluribus love interest Karolina Wydra, or, gasp, Sydney Sweeney, who received strong reviews for her work on the final season of Euphoria.
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Naturally, googling Messi and Roccuzzo yields some truly deranged headlines, such as one from the Daily Mail that suggests the couple’s 2023 trip to a Publix supermarket was (gasp) staged.
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Hearing loss may happen in one person's ears, but its effects ripple through every relationship.
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Tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz have demonstrated how quickly geopolitical instability can ripple through global energy markets, supply chains and inflation expectations.
Noun
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In the first few minutes, the jeers were murmurs that faded into the overall atmosphere in the stands.
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The crowd of supporters didn't cheer, exactly – rather, a murmur ran through the crowd.
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“Gurgle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gurgle. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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