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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Onlookers watched the storm surge at the Lake Pontchartrain estuary, with kids splashing in the floodwaters as Bertha approached the Louisiana Coast.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
To avoid this, water your plants in the morning and direct water to the soil line to keep it from splashing up on your plant’s leaves.

— Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 19 July 2026

Definition of splashing

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In the bathroom, a sculptural stone soaking tub might convince you to skip the beach for an afternoon (a private patio with a hammock and open-air shower just about seals the deal).

— Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 23 July 2026
At our summer home away from home, my children have their own bedrooms and bathroom, complete with a soaking tub overlooking million-dollar views.

— Melissa Petro, Travel + Leisure, 22 July 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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Maximalism Beyond wallpapering or saturating rooms with color, maximalism in the form of layering, adding detail, and decorating with objects and art that tell stories has returned.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 20 July 2026
Follow by saturating the area with a pet-specific enzymatic cleaner.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

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