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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That’s one grand slam, rescued from splattering somebody’s nacho dip.
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The bird dropped a surprise from above, hitting the king’s suit jacket and splattering others around him, including members of the press.
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As extreme heat hits Boston, residents are finding ways to stay cool, from splashing in Frog Pond to stocking up on water at Fenway Park, while city officials and utility crews urge people to take precautions.
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After all that digging and splashing, a muddy dog still has to come back inside.
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As the sun began to rise over the Atlanta skyline on the nation’s 250th birthday, racers, soaking with sweat from head to toe, were locked stride for stride with one another during the 2026 Northside Hospital Peachtree Road Race.
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The Bungalows The resort consists of 135 private bungalows complete with private front porches and verandas, outdoor rain showers and soaking tubs, plush robes, flatscreen TVs, and comfortable beds.
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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.
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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.
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Follow by saturating the area with a pet-specific enzymatic cleaner.
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However, strawberries are also susceptible to root rot, so make sure to avoid over-saturating the soil.
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Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.
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Or keep your blowout intact when doing your makeup or washing your face thanks to these adorable terry cloth headbands.
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“Bespattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespattering. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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