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bubble

verb

Definition of bubblenext
as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream the soapy water bubbled down the drain

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Recent Examples of bubble As millions struggle to keep a lid on bubbling panic, the family of Margaret Mattic must cope with the challenge of laying a soul to rest. — Nicole Avery Nichols, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026 The backlash comes as anti-immigrant sentiments bubble to the surface in some parts of the country – despite the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats falling to its lowest level since 2020, according to the Home Office. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 The bubbling chemistry created with QB Tyler Shough last fall is likely to spill over into the new season. — Brad Evans, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Add the sauce to the same pan and cook until bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes. — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bubble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubble
  1. splash
  2. wash
  3. ripple
  4. drip
  5. trickle
Verb
  • The video begins with Meghan and Harry walking hand-in-hand outdoors before transitioning to several family moments, including a child warming their feet by a fireplace and Meghan wearing rain boots while splashing through a muddy puddle.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Another clip showed Meghan splashing in a muddy puddle before shifting to footage of Princess Lilibet riding a bike.
    — Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of splash
Verb
  • The pieces can be worn separately or as a coordinated set and include the same washed trims and back patch consistent with previous Levi’s x Sacai collections.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • When diners first enter the restaurant, they’re greeted by a grand, ornate handwashing bar to encourage them to wash their hands before and after dining.
    — Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of wash
Verb
  • If families stop using benefits they are legally entitled to, such as health care, food assistance and school lunches, the states argue those effects could ripple through public health, local economies, schools and public safety.
    — Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Samyukta Lakshmi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Stocks tied to the AI boom slumped on Monday, but cybersecurity companies rallied, as concerns about a slowdown in artificial intelligence development rippled across Wall Street.
    — Samantha Subin,Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Definition of ripple
Verb
  • In a twist on tailoring, jackets dripping with fringe made their way down the runway at Monse.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
  • Zendaya, who was a nominee for her powerful performance on the HBO drama Euphoria, wore a glamorous Prada gown dripping with crystals that was styled by Law Roach.
    — Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of drip
Verb
  • Challenges to General Assembly incumbents fell flat Anti-incumbent sentiment didn't trickle down to the General Assembly, where the small number of incumbents facing primary challenges all held on to their seats.
    — Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 2026
  • The repercussions would reshape the signature shoe business and later trickle into other areas.
    — Justin Birnbaum, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of trickle

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“Bubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubble. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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