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
Bake, rotating after 20 minutes, until the crumb topping is golden brown and the curd bubbles at the edges, 40 to 48 minutes.
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
Issues with Bloom and Perry were bubbling over for a while.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2025
Drama at home — or unresolved tension with family — could bubble up unexpectedly.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The real dilemma is presented by Acuna, Baty, Mauricio and Vientos, who symbolize the glut of infielders the Mets have at and bubbling just below the majors.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2025
Issues with Bloom and Perry were bubbling over for a while.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 4 Aug. 2025
Drama at home — or unresolved tension with family — could bubble up unexpectedly.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 1 Aug. 2025
The real dilemma is presented by Acuna, Baty, Mauricio and Vientos, who symbolize the glut of infielders the Mets have at and bubbling just below the majors.
—Jerry Beach, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubble
Verb
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The launch raised concerns among countries in the South Pacific, as the dummy warhead splashed down within the region's nuclear-free zone, according to a Newsweek map.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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In the first song, JJ wears goggles and pretends to be a fast fish, splashing around the tub.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
1 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Pre-cut fruit and salads: These items are often washed in local water, which could be contaminated.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Her hair was freshly washed, with two curls hanging down her forehead.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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The panorama was taken with Perseverance's Mastcam-Z instrument and depicts a rippling surface nearby as well as hills in the distance some 40 miles (65 kilometers) away from the rover.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This fight is rippling out to other states too with President Trump urging Republicans to follow the lead of Texas.—
August 5,
NPR,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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After that, the Angels’ catcher had a brief, terse interaction with reporters, one dripping with frustration.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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Although eating peaches makes Conrad’s mouth itch, watching peach juice drip down Belly’s chin makes his heart itch.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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As lunchtime neared, around 15 people trickled in at 812 N.—
Jack Albright,
jsonline.com,
15 Aug. 2025
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The Celtics’ schedule for the 2025-26 NBA season is beginning to trickle out.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Bubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubble. Accessed 23 Aug. 2025.
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