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.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
5 June 2026 -
The bird dropped a surprise from above, hitting the king’s suit jacket and splattering others around him, including members of the press.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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Then, the monotony of the cave’s silence was broken by the sound of splashing as two divers with headlamps bubbled up from beneath the water.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Summer was for splashing around.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
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Some cottages have additional features like larger backyards, connecting backyards, outdoor showers, soaking tubs, and fire pits.—
Christine Sarkis,
USA Today,
13 June 2026
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Depending on the material of the grates, keep them clean by soaking and scrubbing with a few household ingredients.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
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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
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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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Start by saturating the sponge with water and microwaving it on high for one to two minutes.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 June 2026
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By saturating Kyiv with large numbers of ballistic missiles on Sunday, Russia may also be seeking to deplete Ukraine's limited stocks ahead of what could be an even more intense wave of attacks this summer.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 May 2026
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While this would be a great thing under normal circumstances, the woman has broken two nice glasses and does a terrible job of washing everything — leaving food particles on the silverware and lipstick on coffee cups.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
12 June 2026
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As people express their grief, social obligations compel them to help prepare the deceased for burial, including touching and washing the body, as is traditional in the affected countries; visit the deceased’s family; and attend funerals.—
Katherine Marshall,
STAT,
12 June 2026
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“Bespattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespattering. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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