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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bespattering
  1. splattering
  2. splashing
  3. soaking
  4. spattering
  5. saturating
  6. washing
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Cool off with a cold shower or by splashing water on your face and hands.
    — Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 July 2026
  • Using a tea kettle also reduces the risk of spilling or splashing boiling water on yourself.
    — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Definition of splashing
Verb
  • Summer Lake Hot Springs is a standout, with its smattering of rustic but cozy casitas and indoor and outdoor mineral hot springs soaking pools.
    — Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 18 July 2026
  • How To Deep Clean Blinds To deep clean your blinds, San Angelo recommends taking them down and soaking them in a bathtub or spraying them with a hose outside.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of soaking
Verb
  • 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
Verb
  • Follow by saturating the area with a pet-specific enzymatic cleaner.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026
  • However, strawberries are also susceptible to root rot, so make sure to avoid over-saturating the soil.
    — Nishaa Sharma, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
Definition of saturating
Verb
  • As the risk of infection continues, Connecticut residents are urged to continue washing all produce in running water, scrubbing firm fruits and, to be safest, cooking produce to 158 degrees.
    — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
  • Employees also moved from one work station to the next without washing hands and changing gloves.
    — Rashad Alexander, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026
Definition of washing
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“Bespattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespattering. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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