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verb

1
as in to spray
to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets rowdy teenagers splashing water at each other in the community pool

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2
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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3
as in to wash
to flow along or against water constantly splashing the wooden pilings eventually weakened them

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4
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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5
as in to ripple
to move with a splashing motion a baby splashing about in the tub

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Recent Examples of splash
Noun
The shape of the head was obscured by energetic sweeps of the brush in black and blue, with a splash of yellow bursting from the area where a jawbone had been, and might be again. Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 June 2025 Pair it with Papa’s Pineapple Punch, a tropical mix of Bombay Gin, Bacardi Limon, vodka, triple sec, grenadine, pineapple juice and a splash of Sprite for $17.50. Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Verb
Looking for a place to splash around with the family? Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 May 2025 From casting a line and drifting beneath cottonwoods to paddling through splashing whitewater, adventures on the San Miguel are a refreshing way to experience its rhythms. AFAR Media, 23 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for splash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splash
Noun
  • Each piece is dressed with a sprinkling of ancho chili flakes, which add a subtle heat that compliments the coffee’s robustness.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 15 June 2025
  • Firefighters have not yet contained some of the strongest blazes, although officials hoped that a sprinkling of rain on Thursday would aid their emergency efforts, the Times reports.
    Eli Wizevich, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Any proposals that recommend routine insecticide spraying of your trees and shrubs should be questioned.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
  • Hammerhead worms can also be sprayed with a combination of citrus oil (like orange essence) and vinegar, the Texas Invasive Species Institute states.
    Greta Cross, USA Today, 14 June 2025
Verb
  • Elbows bump, sauces splatter, and hands fly as everyone dives in at once, with no utensils and no formalities.
    Renée Morrison, AFAR Media, 5 June 2025
  • This meant assembling a huge platter of Turkish eggs and salads one morning, splattering pancake batter all over myself the next, and, finally, slow-roasting a side of salmon for our Oscar’s watch party dinner.
    The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appétit, 7 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Not pressure washing your driveway can lead to structural damage or even safety hazards on top of the inevitable eyesore.
    Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 20 June 2025
  • Choose warm or hot water: While some clothes should always be washed using cold water, higher temperatures are more effective at removing dirt, oil, and sweat.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 June 2025
Verb
  • As the bartender delicately poured the sparkling wine into my glass, the drink bubbled delightfully.
    Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025
  • The big business of little bubbles The seltzer market has bubbled over in recent years.
    Liza Weisstuch, Smithsonian Magazine, 12 June 2025
Verb
  • Small disruptions—even those that last just a few hours—can ripple through workplace morale and trust.
    William Arruda, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
  • Two bulls, each weighing over 1,300 pounds, ram heads and jab horns as their muscles ripple under velvety coats.
    Chang W. Lee, New York Times, 7 June 2025
Noun
  • Telehealth offers a glimmer of a solution, but as everyone who’s tried to show off a concerning mole to a doctor via a smartphone camera knows: Video technology can only get you so far.
    Christopher Null, Wired News, 19 June 2025
  • For travelers, Christchurch Airport offers a glimmer of hope.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
Verb
  • Allow cookies to cool completely before sprinkling powdered sugar on the walnut cookies.
    Lillian Ali, Smithsonian Magazine, 17 June 2025
  • The Steelers also sprinkled in Cover 2 on about 12 percent of snaps (20th) and some other split-field coverages like Cover 6 (quarter, quarter, half).
    Mike DeFabo, New York Times, 16 June 2025

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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.

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