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
Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
People in this group also reported more stomach gurgling from drinking juice.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 May 2025
With its idyllic front lawn, gurgling fountain, and two-story deck, Elmwood 1820 Bed & Breakfast Inn is a sight to behold.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
People living near Pelican Lake Reserve and environmental activists began to notice that as trash and construction rubble piled up and sewage gurgled into the water, fewer and fewer birds were touching down there each winter.
—Raad Al-Remi, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Feb. 2025
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Noun
For anyone who’s ever been on a ventilator, death by suffocation is a paralyzing terror and Carson wholly sells this nightmare, painfully gasping for air and gurgling horribly as his nurse call button slips out of reach.
—Gayle Sequeira, Vulture, 16 May 2025
People in this group also reported more stomach gurgling from drinking juice.
—Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 7 May 2025
With its idyllic front lawn, gurgling fountain, and two-story deck, Elmwood 1820 Bed & Breakfast Inn is a sight to behold.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Apr. 2025
People living near Pelican Lake Reserve and environmental activists began to notice that as trash and construction rubble piled up and sewage gurgled into the water, fewer and fewer birds were touching down there each winter.
—Raad Al-Remi, The Christian Science Monitor, 26 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gurgle
Verb
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The pair finally splashed down off the Florida coast with three other astronauts Tuesday.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The Dolphins and Steelers’ midday Monday trade splashed across the front of the ESPN website with one of those red-banner ‘breaking news’ alerts.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
Noun
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General Manager Jeff Smith and marketing guru Gus Tejeda proved to be amiable and welcoming hosts on what must have been cause for a huge sigh of relief after so much advance planning – but the evening went down without a hitch and the food and drinks were simply stellar.—
David Weiss,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025
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His brother, Erick Garcia, 20, said his mom and aunt had gone to cook more tamales in hopes of selling more throughout the day. Exhausted, Chris sat on a fold-out chair for a moment, letting out a sigh of relief and massaging his eyebrows with his fingers.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
5 July 2025
Verb
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Each garment piece is dyed and washed with a tie-dye effect before being assembled, creating a one-of-a-kind look when combined with other pieces.—
Andrea Onate,
Footwear News,
1 July 2025
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Scrub the container: When you’re done soaking the container, wash it with dish soap and warm water.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
Noun
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On a sunlit slope above the Aegean, the ruins of an old Greek estate whisper stories of power, legacy, and familial pride.—
Francois Botha,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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What was once spoken only in whispers, if at all, by our mothers and grandmothers, is now trending on TikTok.—
Time,
Time,
26 June 2025
Verb
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That bubbled up during last month’s kerfuffle at Kauffman Stadium.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 July 2025
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The trio was inseparable both inside and outside of school, but as time passed, there were signs that trouble was bubbling beneath the surface.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
6 July 2025
Noun
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The film reveals a very rare moment as the exacting chef – gasp! – loses total mastery of a strainer.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
3 July 2025
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The insinuation has been that Amazon is positioning itself to permanently downsize its roster of human workers that require nights and weekends off, lunch and bathroom breaks, and - gasp – vacations.—
John Tamny,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
Verb
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The shockwave caused by the tragedy is still rippling through the football world.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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That same uncertainty is rippling through Asheville’s lodging industry, where some hotel managers say most reservations are now made the day of.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2025
Noun
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In an era when artists like Hendrix, The Who and The Rolling Stones were bending the world with sheer sonic force, Drake’s songs felt like murmurs lost in the storm.—
arkansasonline.com,
arkansasonline.com,
5 July 2025
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Yet, despite these strengths, there were murmurs that VidCon’s influence may be waning in some circles, with fewer brand booths and less corporate luster.—
Ian Shepherd,
Forbes.com,
24 June 2025
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“Gurgle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gurgle. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.
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