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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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,
6 Feb. 2026 -
The fatalities are gruesomely entertaining, the opening murder splattering the audience with such brutality that my theater howled in delight.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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So instead of splashing around in new pools on Day 1, the Broncos ran it back.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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At best, there was room for three ounces of liquid splashing around.—
Kat Odell,
Bloomberg,
6 Mar. 2026
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Each room has a stand-alone soaking tub and steam shower.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Mar. 2026
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The primary suite has its own sitting area and a tranquil bathroom with an onyx shower and a soaking tub.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
6 Mar. 2026
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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.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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The first step, experts say, is saturating the skin with an essence (similar to a traditional toner) to boost moisture retention, followed by an emulsion in place of a standard moisturizer.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
6 Mar. 2026
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This Valentine’s Day, consider saturating your nails in a lush, deep red as rich as red velvet cake.—
Ariel Wodarcyk,
InStyle,
10 Feb. 2026
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Is there anything more comfortable than slipping into bed after washing and drying your sheets?—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The same rule applies to washing dishes in a dirty dishwasher.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
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“Bespattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespattering. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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