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
The course stretches from Fort Boise Park, where runners bubbled with excitement in the morning sun, up Aldape Summit before a steep descent to the finish.
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Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2025
Political gossip has bubbled up lately that Mayor Freddie O'Connell could face a legitimate challenger to his reelection bid in 2027, but such talk seems to be divorced from reality.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
Soon, companies with 6,000-gallon tanker trucks made daily visits to collect the exceptionally pure liquid that bubbled up on the property.
—Colette Coleman, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Nearly three years later, the line bubbled into McCartney’s consciousness, appealing to his innate sense of optimism.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Carolyn Komatsoulis, Idaho Statesman, 20 Apr. 2025
Political gossip has bubbled up lately that Mayor Freddie O'Connell could face a legitimate challenger to his reelection bid in 2027, but such talk seems to be divorced from reality.
—Nate Rau, Axios, 7 Apr. 2025
Soon, companies with 6,000-gallon tanker trucks made daily visits to collect the exceptionally pure liquid that bubbled up on the property.
—Colette Coleman, New York Times, 11 Apr. 2025
Nearly three years later, the line bubbled into McCartney’s consciousness, appealing to his innate sense of optimism.
—Jordan Runtagh, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubble
Verb
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The scientists proceeded to build a number of prototype urinals based on these findings, which also incorporated features such as a more closed design that better captured any urine that did splash.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2025
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And based on the relaxed grins splashed on our faces afterwards: mission accomplished.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Reynolds’ colleagues found 97% of people had never washed them, and many were contaminated by bacteria, including E. coli, from foods like raw meats and produce.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Geometric furniture and decorative elements are washed in rich colors and lush textures.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
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The impact of these cuts will be felt far beyond Washington, rippling out to thousands of state and local agencies serving children nationwide.—
Eli Hager,
ProPublica,
23 Apr. 2025
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The caveat on its outlook highlights how President Donald Trump’s trade war is rippling across the economy and cutting into growth expectations.—
Bloomberg,
Twin Cities,
22 Apr. 2025
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Vibrant indigo paint drips down the canvas, from clouds, palm trees, and the sweetgrass basket atop the woman’s head.—
Tayari Jones,
Travel + Leisure,
14 Apr. 2025
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After a few uses, the glue drips and build-up may make removing the cap and using it impossible.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2025
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Mills are preparing for the recent influx of dark washes and raw denim seen on the runway to trickle into the mass market.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
17 Apr. 2025
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Then, around 12:40 p.m., people began to trickle in.—
Jordan Greene,
People.com,
17 Apr. 2025
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“Bubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubble. Accessed 1 May. 2025.
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