as in to splash
to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy
the house painters accidentally splattered my car with paint
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Recent Examples of splatter
The money sets the stage for a potentially lopsided battle of opposing world views splattered across social media platforms and print mailers or expressed at doorsteps, as the campaigns seek to compel the citizenry to vote in the June primary.
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Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
The bird dropped a surprise from above, hitting the king’s suit jacket and splattering others around him, including members of the press.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
The bird dropped a surprise from above, hitting the king's suit jacket and splattering others around him, including members of the press.
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ABC News,
20 May 2026
My husband splattered some chili oil on his new shirt, and this did the trick.
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Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
The bird dropped a surprise from above, hitting the king’s suit jacket and splattering others around him, including members of the press.
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Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
The bird dropped a surprise from above, hitting the king's suit jacket and splattering others around him, including members of the press.
—
ABC News,
20 May 2026
My husband splattered some chili oil on his new shirt, and this did the trick.
—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splatter
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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.
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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.
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Crime scene technicians called in to help execute a search warrant reported observing blood spattered all over Mao’s bedroom, and a machete and two dumbbells stained with blood.
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Every few takes, a crew member sprays him down with a mixture of water and fake blood, careful not to damage his custom Fender Stratocaster, which is already spattered with its own red mess.
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“Splatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splatter. Accessed 28 Jun. 2026.
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