as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the soapy water bubbled down the drain
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Recent Examples of bubble
Americans are warming up to China as a trade war between the world’s two largest economies continues to bubble, according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
Remove foil and continue baking until golden and bubbling around the edges, about 15 minutes.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
So, will the - young and bubbling with ideas - lose out as potential backers look for safe pairs of hands in the shape of alumni from companies that have already succeeded?
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The upholstery feels durable and tightly sewn into the seams, so that the fabric won’t bubble or pull away from the cushions easily.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
Remove foil and continue baking until golden and bubbling around the edges, about 15 minutes.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
So, will the - young and bubbling with ideas - lose out as potential backers look for safe pairs of hands in the shape of alumni from companies that have already succeeded?
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The upholstery feels durable and tightly sewn into the seams, so that the fabric won’t bubble or pull away from the cushions easily.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubble
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Cavaliers’ 3-point barrage The Indiana Pacers don’t give up 3s, and the Cleveland Cavaliers splash them in from everywhere.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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In Lao culture, splashing friends and strangers with water symbolizes washing away the past year’s misfortunes and inviting good health, wealth and luck.—
Christopher Torres,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2025
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The brand reworked some of its most famous styles for the capsule, like reimagining washed denim jackets into denim chore-style coats.—
Violet Goldstone,
Footwear News,
2 May 2025
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They are easily packed, lightweight, wash easily, and come in many colors.—
Aly Walansky,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2025
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For companies ready to meet this moment, whether that is through community garden projects or other volunteer opportunities, the opportunity is clear: help people do good together, and that good will ripple outward—into the workplace, the community, and beyond. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Since Trump assumed office in January, the Bay Area has rippled with frequent protests — both against his actions and the work of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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The outdoor dining area lies under a shaded pergola dripping with bougainvillea that is begging to be used for long lunches or late-night cocktails.—
Bailey Berg,
Architectural Digest,
29 Apr. 2025
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In a speech dripping with cynicism, Cheyenne mourns for the dying arts and the dystopian future that awaits future generations, placing the blame on everyone in the room, but specifically the man whose name has been newly added to the theater.—
Oliver Sava,
Vulture,
24 Apr. 2025
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Eventually, William Nylander scored an empty net goal — his second goal of the game — to eliminate the Sens. When the Sens finally trickled into the locker room, reality and disappointment set in as tears continued to flow off their players’ faces.—
Julian McKenzie,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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Preliminary results are expected to start trickling in late Monday night, with major networks like CBC and CTV providing projections based on initial tallies from Elections Canada.—
Mohammed Soliman,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Bubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubble. Accessed 13 May. 2025.
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