How to Use splash in a Sentence
- The dog was splashing through the waves.
- We could hear the waves splashing against the side of the boat.
- The baby splashed the water.
- He dropped the bottle and bleach splashed onto the floor.
- We were splashed by a passing car.
- She splashed cold water on her face.
- She splashed her face with cold water.
- Don't splash water at your brother.
- I accidentally splashed some water on the floor.
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Some of it splashed in my mouth.
—Zach Helfand, New Yorker, 16 June 2026
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There was blood splashed all over his pants.
—Rebecca White, New York Daily News, 10 Jan. 2026
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Roy splashed ashore and ran along the old dock.
—Byron W. Dalrymple, Outdoor Life, 4 June 2026
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Austin Reaves splashed a three.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
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Kelce made a — cough, cough — splash that night.
—Lisa Gutierrez, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2025
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Men rushed to work, their nice shoes and pantlegs splashed and drenched.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
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Some go and splash some water on their face.
—Jamie Barton, CNN Money, 5 Oct. 2025
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His grandkids splashed in the pool.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026
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Blood splashed from his neck onto his white shirt.
—Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 12 Sep. 2025
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Kids can make a craft, splash in a stream and climb in a tree house.
—The San Diego Union-Tribune Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Aug. 2023
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Yep, splash down in the ocean, just like the modern era.
—New Atlas, 22 Nov. 2025
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The buoy shape is easy for little ones to grasp and splash around with.
—Christin Perry, Parents, 29 Mar. 2024
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Just splash on some powder, fill in the brows, and call it a day!
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 20 Oct. 2025
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Make sure the can is sealed to prevent spills and splashing.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
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Two tee shots splish-splashed into the water.
—Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 2026
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Some of those splashed into the river.
—Logan Smith, CBS News, 27 June 2026
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With a phone number splashed under it.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
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Getting splashed is supposed to be fun.
—Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
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Stay long enough for sunsets that splash the sky in neon orange.
—Selina Denman, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
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This pair features black and white splashed across its upper and laces.
—Kate Tully Ellsworth, USA Today, 22 Jan. 2026
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At best, there was room for three ounces of liquid splashing around.
—Kat Odell, Bloomberg, 6 Mar. 2026
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There’s no flour and just a splash of milk.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 17 Jan. 2026
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Keep your pup cool with this splash pool for pets.
—Jessica Moore, USA Today, 24 May 2026
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Add a splash of sparkling wine for a boozy touch.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
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Need a splash of color on your deck?
—Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
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Members of the group heard a splash.
—Emerson Clarridge updated March 24, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Mar. 2026
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In other words, a no-splash zone.
—Tim Graham, New York Times, 27 Apr. 2026
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Betts is making his splash at the plate again.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 29 June 2026
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Two sugars and a splash of half-and-half.
—Dianna Russini, New York Times, 28 Sep. 2025
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Can’t bear the shock of a cold-water splash?
—Chloe Burcham, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2026
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The big splash could not be a player who makes waves.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 19 Mar. 2026
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Serve them in shallow bowls with a splash of cream on top.
—Saveur Editors, Saveur, 15 Apr. 2026
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If the pan starts to dry out, add a splash of water.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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Add a splash of extra milk if the dough feels too stiff.
—Karla Walsh, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2026
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The best part of the whole look is the splash of green from the flag patch.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 6 Mar. 2026
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Our Prime Day deals hub will make a splash.
—K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 25 June 2026
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For tougher buildup, add a splash of white vinegar to the mix.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 15 Apr. 2026
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All of which isn’t to say Dubas doesn’t want to make a splash.
—Josh Yohe, New York Times, 27 June 2026
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The Rams need a football coach and a splash.
—Sean Keeler, Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2025
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Freeze chia water with fruit slices or a splash of juice to make ice pops.
—Merve Ceylan, Health, 10 Feb. 2026
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And there’s good news for those who like their coffee with a splash of milk.
—Georgia Day, Vogue, 5 Dec. 2023
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Try it with a splash of milk and a drizzle of honey.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 22 Oct. 2025
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Top with a splash of soda, if desired.
—Claudia Alarcón, Forbes.com, 23 May 2026
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The township bills it as Ohio’s largest free splash park.
—Gillian Stawiszynski, The Enquirer, 31 Aug. 2025
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If the smoothie is too thick, add a splash more liquid.
—Health, 28 Jan. 2026
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Add a splash of whole milk to your morning coffee or tea.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Apr. 2026
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For a spiked version, add a splash of vodka.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
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For a boozy version, add a splash of bourbon.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 Apr. 2026
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Add honey, maple syrup or a splash of milk if desired.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 18 May 2026
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But the duo’s rift would grow as Page hit a splash on Saints.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2026
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Top with a splash of ginger beer and garnish with a mint sprig.
—Lp O'Brien, AJC.com, 13 Mar. 2026
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