as in sprinkling
a very small amount
at least you have a splash of common sense—which is more than we can say for your mother
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as in to splatter
to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy
the bus splashed us as it barrelled through the puddles
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as in to bubble
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the spilled juice splashed over the counter and onto the floor
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Recent Examples of splash
Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Elsewhere, the Patriots lost a key defensive reserve, multiple receivers made splash plays, both kickers were perfect again and Maye renewed his chemistry with a top target.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
City News Service, Oc Register, 25 July 2025
Birds splashing around in a little bath or water bubbling up from a fountain — those are sure winners.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2025
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Noun
After the spring bulbs fade away, it's replanted with ever-changing annuals for bright splashes of color.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 4 Aug. 2025
Elsewhere, the Patriots lost a key defensive reserve, multiple receivers made splash plays, both kickers were perfect again and Maye renewed his chemistry with a top target.
—Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 4 Aug. 2025
Verb
Tackett shouted racial epithets against Latinos at the driver before hurling a cup of hot coffee into their car, splashing the victim’s face, hands and the inside of his car, Oldoerp said.
—City News Service, Oc Register, 25 July 2025
Birds splashing around in a little bath or water bubbling up from a fountain — those are sure winners.
—Neil Sperry, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splash
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There was also a sprinkling of glamor in the form of Shonda Rhimes and Tina Fey.—
Max Goldbart,
Deadline,
22 Aug. 2025
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But Frank is targeting a player of Eze’s calibre to add a sprinkling of magic to Tottenham’s final-third play in the biggest games.—
Elias Burke,
New York Times,
20 Aug. 2025
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Park Ridge police are investigating after a 7-Eleven convenience store was recently robbed and a clerk believed to be sprayed with mace, in an incident where cigarettes and alcohol were reported stolen.—
Pioneer Press,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Aug. 2025
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Typically, the herbicide is either sprayed at the surface level or it is mixed into a sinking solution that is injected under the water through hoses.—
John Moritz,
Hartford Courant,
12 Aug. 2025
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Trump has long been a human wrecking ball, but now his chaos has splattered onto the usually serene White House.—
Maureen Dowd,
Mercury News,
13 Aug. 2025
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All the family members were shot in the head at close range, and therefore blood would’ve splattered on Zeigler, according to defense attorneys.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
13 Aug. 2025
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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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This serene sanctuary unfurls along winding paths that weave between a traditional Turkish hammam, bubbling whirlpool, steam room, and dry sauna.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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That same source bubbles up to this day, now with the help of a new Aquagen system that infuses nano bubbles into the water, ramping up its healing effects.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 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
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But the nearest thing to a glimmer of a positive would be that the fast development of COVID-19 vaccines helped prevent many more deaths and led to rapid progress in our understanding and use of mRNA technology.—
Simon Williams,
Time,
15 Aug. 2025
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Starboard’s intentions this time around aren’t clear — the firm didn’t respond to CNBC’s request for comment — but its maneuvering nevertheless represents a glimmer of hope.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
15 Aug. 2025
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Place cucumbers, bell peppers, and onions in a large bowl, and sprinkle with pickling salt.—
Stephanie Ganz,
Southern Living,
17 Aug. 2025
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So there were arguments, there were fights, but there was also laughter and love sprinkled in as well.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
13 Aug. 2025
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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 25 Aug. 2025.
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