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
When the next full moon in Capricorn eventually rolls around on June 29, Thomas says that all of those goals and plans set into motion now will bubble up again, giving us a chance to revisit our progress midway through the year.
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
As a design hub with deep avant-garde roots out of which bubbled the still influential Bauhaus movement, Germany is no stranger to contemporary design or mixing historic architecture with modern updates.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
Adrenaline, anxiety and other emotions bubbled up inside of him.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
There’s years of simmering resentment toward Ross bubbling beneath the surface.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
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Tabitha Parent, PEOPLE, 17 Jan. 2026
As a design hub with deep avant-garde roots out of which bubbled the still influential Bauhaus movement, Germany is no stranger to contemporary design or mixing historic architecture with modern updates.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 Jan. 2026
Adrenaline, anxiety and other emotions bubbled up inside of him.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 16 Jan. 2026
There’s years of simmering resentment toward Ross bubbling beneath the surface.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 15 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubble
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After LaRavia made 10 of 11 shots to introduce himself to fans and Minnesota star Anthony Edwards, the Lakers’ general manager splashed a photo of LaRavia gazing out of a window on the front page of a faux newspaper and printed it on a black T-shirt.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Jan. 2026
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Kids can splash at Reedy River Bend, make purchases at a Publix grocery store, explore health and anatomy at Your Healthy Body and its Teddy Bear Clinic, or take on climbing and engineering challenges.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Jan. 2026
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According to Jagaric, this type of underwear is best washed in cool water using a mild detergent.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
InStyle,
22 Jan. 2026
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Women washed raw mining materials, which are often full of toxic metals and, in some cases, mildly radioactive.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Jan. 2026
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When reinsurers raise rates, higher premiums ripple quickly through the system, impacting millions of households.—
Bill Frist,
Forbes.com,
21 Jan. 2026
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China’s leaders have been trying to spur faster growth after a slump in the property market and disruptions from the pandemic rippled through the economy.—
Chan Ho-Him,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
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Their advice for homeowners and renters this winter is to disconnect hoses outside, let faucets on exterior walls drip, and keep a space heater on areas prone to freezing.—
Marissa Sulek,
CBS News,
21 Jan. 2026
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The nautical number incorporated the sea creature, featuring a tie-dye turquoise and green zip-up with organic tendrils dripping from the sleeves, layered over a coordinating racerback.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
20 Jan. 2026
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So much so that the brand is trickling the approach to its product.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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With Music’s Biggest Night just 12 days away, details about the 68th annual Grammy Awards are starting to trickle out.—
Paul Grein,
Billboard,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Bubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubble. Accessed 25 Jan. 2026.
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