bespatters

present tense third-person singular of bespatter
as in splatters
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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  • Quick hits • Orlando Science Center hosts Mess Fest, which splatters knowledge and physics with paint, foam explosions and more.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
  • But searing also often results in oil that splatters all over the stovetop (and sometimes the surrounding counters, floor, appliances…and the cook).
    Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
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  • Zero Mostel, as Max Bialystock, then splashes a glass of water at Bloom to snap him out of it.
    Adrienne LaFrance, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026
  • Arthur also pulled together five quieter, more sensory-friendly options in the Charlotte area — including Birkdale Village’s annual midday block party and bike parade, where the Huntersville Fire Department traditionally splashes the crowd before the festivities.
    Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2026
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“Bespatters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespatters. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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