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
Feelings of nostalgia may also bubble up in this period.
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Ayrika L Whitney,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
But even with the multitude of quantum projects bubbling up around the country, those involved in the Connecticut effort are optimistic.
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P.r. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
The initial interest in spirit aperitifs began bubbling stateside when the ubiquitous Aperol Spritz hit bars across the country.
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Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Each element to get to the parade was bubbling up with Knicks energy.
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Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for bubble
Ayrika L Whitney,
USA Today,
24 June 2026
But even with the multitude of quantum projects bubbling up around the country, those involved in the Connecticut effort are optimistic.
—
P.r. Lockhart,
Hartford Courant,
22 June 2026
The initial interest in spirit aperitifs began bubbling stateside when the ubiquitous Aperol Spritz hit bars across the country.
—
Jillian Dara,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Each element to get to the parade was bubbling up with Knicks energy.
—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubble
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As extreme heat hits Boston, residents are finding ways to stay cool, from splashing in Frog Pond to stocking up on water at Fenway Park, while city officials and utility crews urge people to take precautions.
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White delivery vans with orange Katapulk logos splashed across each side delivered goods all over the island.
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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For example, using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fresh vegetables without washing it in between can spread bacteria.
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Hearing loss may happen in one person's ears, but its effects ripple through every relationship.
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Tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz have demonstrated how quickly geopolitical instability can ripple through global energy markets, supply chains and inflation expectations.
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Blood dripped from his head; his father and daughter had various injuries.
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Working with 5 to 6 pieces at a time, remove fish from batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl, and add to hot oil, briefly dragging fish along surface of oil to prevent sticking.
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All season, Shamea and Porsha have circled each other, barely uttering a direct word, but the tensions seep to the rest of the group, trickling into every interaction.
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The Giants broke the scoreless tie when Luis Arraez scored in the sixth on an infield single by Rafael Devers, running home when Austin Riley’s throw bounced off Olson’s glove and trickled away from him and down the right-field line.
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“Bubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubble. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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