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.
—
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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When so many players are donning pink, arguably the most visible cleats at this year’s tournament are those splashed with any other color.
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If your idea of a bucket-list trip includes your furry friend digging holes in the sand and splashing around in the surf, then add Rehoboth Beach to the top of your list.
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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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Its influence is forecast to ripple around the planet, shifting weather patterns for months to come.
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The central installation, From the Depths of the Sea (2026), features a large photographic image of the ocean suspended on fishing lines, creating a surface that appears to ripple and shift with the viewer’s movement.
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To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes.
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Or a cartoony hamburger that is doing a little too much — the cheese drip a little too textured, the shine on the bun a little uncanny.
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Bobadilla’s trickled over the line agonisingly for Paraguay, and Burgess surely should have sorted his feet out quicker and anticipated that the ball would be fired towards his feet.
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As the match ended in a 1-1 draw, fans trickled out with smiles on their faces, eager to find their next World Cup-viewing destination.
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“Bubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubble. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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