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
Lisa Kennedy, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The hotel has a large main pool and a steaming hot tub, lovely lawns where guests can put their feet up and enjoy a glass of wine, a gurgling fountain, and, of course, a chicken coop.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
Just notice sounds like your gurgling stomach, the heating/air condition system, ambient traffic, voices in the background.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Crank it to the max, and the Ooni Koda will gurgle up blue flames that bounce off the top of the dome.
—Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Verb
Imbue rich archival stills with the sounds of life — babies gurgling, horses clomping, train whistles sounding.
—Lisa Kennedy, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025
The hotel has a large main pool and a steaming hot tub, lovely lawns where guests can put their feet up and enjoy a glass of wine, a gurgling fountain, and, of course, a chicken coop.
—Maya Kachroo-Levine, Travel + Leisure, 10 Feb. 2025
Just notice sounds like your gurgling stomach, the heating/air condition system, ambient traffic, voices in the background.
—Bryan Robinson, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Crank it to the max, and the Ooni Koda will gurgle up blue flames that bounce off the top of the dome.
—Saahil Desai, The Atlantic, 6 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gurgle
Verb
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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
Noun
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Their biggest problem now might be … *sigh* the starting rotation, since George Kirby and Logan Gilbert are on the IL.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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The next step is to do a quick breathing routine like a cyclic sigh, which has really strong health benefits and really produces calm.—
Shannon Carpenter,
CNN Money,
18 Apr. 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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The days before the storied conclave May 7 at the Vatican are not idle, and an unspoken selection process is already underway amid whispers in corridors and cafes throughout Rome and other cities in Italy.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
3 May 2025
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There’s been whispers all season that if the Knicks lost in the first round that things wouldn’t be the same next year.—
James L. Edwards III,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
Verb
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Flight disruptions are becoming more common nationwide amid layoffs and staffing shortages, and these issues are quickly bubbling over across the country—which is why having the right travel accessories on hand is more important now than ever before.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
6 May 2025
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The frustration inside him boiled, images bubbling over in his mind.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
6 May 2025
Noun
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Just past six o'clock, a sudden gasp rippled through the crowd.—
Christopher Hale,
MSNBC Newsweek,
9 May 2025
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As the footage was shown in the court, there were audible gasps from parents whose children attended the childcare center in the public gallery, Sky News reported.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
9 May 2025
Verb
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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
Noun
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There was the squeak of sneakers, the rustling of kneeling nuns, the murmur of quiet prayers.—
Colleen Barry and Nicole Winfield,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Apr. 2025
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However, a murmur can also be caused by an issue within the heart, like a regurgitation (backflow) of blood or an obstruction.4 Ways to Listen A stethoscope is used to listen to heart sounds.—
Patty Weasler, RN, BSN,
Verywell Health,
13 Feb. 2025
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“Gurgle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gurgle. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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