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
Meanwhile, the Smiths’ songs keep bubbling up into pop culture, soundtracking films about giant robots (2018’s Bumblebee) and hitmen (2023’s The Killer) and influencing generations of bands.
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Al Shipley, SPIN, 20 Apr. 2026
But the former reality television star struck a chord in Russia, where disquiet has been bubbling for months over issues including a sweeping crackdown on the internet.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Those 2024 emotions were bubbling back up to the surface.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
New recipe for sustainable hydrogen While running a control experiment — a test meant to show what shouldn’t work — the team watched in disbelief as the basic mixture began bubbling with energy.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
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Al Shipley, SPIN, 20 Apr. 2026
But the former reality television star struck a chord in Russia, where disquiet has been bubbling for months over issues including a sweeping crackdown on the internet.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 19 Apr. 2026
Those 2024 emotions were bubbling back up to the surface.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 18 Apr. 2026
New recipe for sustainable hydrogen While running a control experiment — a test meant to show what shouldn’t work — the team watched in disbelief as the basic mixture began bubbling with energy.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubble
Verb
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A lot of eyes are on Kylie Jenner, who is currently splashed across the cover of Vanity Fair with her face, breasts and derriere on full display.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
19 Apr. 2026
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The sink is prone to splashing and will wash any oil and vinegar residue away in no time.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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However, it should be noted that down should not be bleached or washed with fabric softener.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
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There are standalone bath tubs by the windows in every suite (showers and wash closets are separate), plus another half bathroom, walk-in closet, and roomy living area that make the upgrade well worthwhile.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
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Its Morning Blue dial, hand-hammered in 18-karat white gold, is meant to evoke the sky at first light, though its shimmering surface also suggests the rippling sea.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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Its foundational role in the food chain — supporting plankton, fish, birds and other species — underscores why even microscopic discoveries can ripple across an entire ecosystem.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
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Letting your garden hose slowly drip in this area or attaching a misting attachment to your hose will create the perfect patch of mud for bees to use to build their nests.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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There’s Cassie licking a melting ice cream cone as the ice cream drips down her bare chest.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Apr. 2026
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The question is the extent to which this will trickle down to the continent.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
20 Apr. 2026
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Grove and Bunnin collided, the ball trickled away, the runners advanced to second and third, and Lynch scored.—
Tony Gleason,
Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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