Thesaurus results for BESPATTERING

bespattering

verb

present participle of bespatter

as in splattering

to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy vehicle after passing vehicle bespattered the sides of my once-clean car with that wintry slush

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The well-rounded vessel is ideal for batch cooking bolognese sauce, slow cooking roasts, frying chicken without splattering oil all over the stovetop, and simmering one-pot meals for a crowd (of up to seven people, according to the brand).

— Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Spills, crumbs, and grease from splattering casseroles and bubbling pies can make a mess of your oven, and the oven racks aren’t spared from the turmoil.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Definition of splattering

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That becomes particularly dangerous in cities, where roads, parking lots and buildings prevent rain from soaking into the ground.

— Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026
The unusually hot British summer has made the challenge even more demanding, resulting in Jackson soaking his clothes in cold water every morning to keep cool.

— Rob Tanner, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of soaking

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Pineiro's left eye was punished by Price's right hooks, but Pineiro cut Price's mouth in the fifth round and Price couldn't prevent blood spattering her chest, white shirt and shorts for the rest of the bout.

— ABC News, ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026
Cara's golden face was covered in fresh dirt, spattering her mouth, nose, eyes, and head, with plenty more sprinkled on the concrete patio beneath her.

— MSNBC Newsweek, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025

Definition of spattering

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That creates an important exception for government agencies that test drugs and send out regular reports on what adulterants are saturating the drug supply in certain locations.

— Scott Maucione, NPR, 8 Aug. 2026
Spray it onto a microfiber cloth and wipe your floors to avoid over-saturating them.

— Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 31 July 2026

Definition of saturating

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The magnesium fits alongside a skincare wind-down that includes washing her face with her brand’s Micellar Cleanser, applying its Prep Serum and using its Night Cream, sometimes with a few drops of Boosting Oil mixed in.

— Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
To prevent an infection, the CDC recommends washing your hands and any fresh produce under running water before eating, preparing or cooking it.

— Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2026

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