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
More often, the warning signs of mold in your house start small — a strange smell in the laundry room, bubbling paint near a window or a family member who suddenly can’t stop coughing.
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Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Whether its toast, popcorn, or gooey apple pie filling that has bubbled over onto the bottom of your oven, getting rid of the resulting smell (and quickly) is of the upmost importance.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Miriam’s bliss bubbled up, feathering her insides, shimmering around her baby, erupting from her throat in a giggle—a curious misplaced sound in that car.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The decision to withhold Golden Tempo comes amid bubbling conversations to tweak the Triple Crown race calendar.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
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Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Whether its toast, popcorn, or gooey apple pie filling that has bubbled over onto the bottom of your oven, getting rid of the resulting smell (and quickly) is of the upmost importance.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Miriam’s bliss bubbled up, feathering her insides, shimmering around her baby, erupting from her throat in a giggle—a curious misplaced sound in that car.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The decision to withhold Golden Tempo comes amid bubbling conversations to tweak the Triple Crown race calendar.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubble
Verb
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Dining venues center around the village square’s plaza and splashing fountain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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From Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando to SeaWorld and Legoland, kids and kids-at-heart can ride rollercoasters, learn about marine life, see live entertainment, meet favorite characters, and splash in waterparks for days of memory-making adventures.—
Lisa A. Beach,
Southern Living,
10 May 2026
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The next night after the stabbing, an employee at the gas station, who did not witness the incident, told the Daily News that five men appeared to be living in the weed truck — and had been doing so for about 6 months — and most mornings would offer to wash cars being serviced at nearby auto shops.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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Finally, Altmann reminded people to wash their hands well after outdoor activities or cleaning storage areas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
Verb
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The prices that businesses are paying for goods have risen sharply, according to data released Wednesday, the latest data point showing that knock-on effects from the Iran war are rapidly rippling across the economy.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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Instability in several of the world’s most important energy suppliers illustrates how quickly geopolitical crises can ripple through global markets.—
Yu Jie,
Time,
13 May 2026
Verb
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Eating a cold slice of cantaloupe over a kitchen sink, its juices dripping down your forearms, is one of summer’s greatest pleasures.—
Janet McCracken,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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Also featured on the summer menu will be a new Unicorn Cake Pop, featuring vanilla cake mixed with confetti sprinkles, dripped in white chocolate icing and decorated with a unicorn face.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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The students distributed their poems for the following week and then trickled, one by one, into the hall.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 May 2026
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Here, The Athletic takes you through the rules and regulations on these preliminary squads as the names trickle in.—
Sam Joseph,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
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“Bubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubble. Accessed 17 May. 2026.
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