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
While that occasion did not prove sufficient to prevent political differences from bubbling up a few weeks later, there was little drama during the trip itself.
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Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Bake for 30 minutes until bubbling around the edges.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Add the butter, sugar, thyme, salt and pepper and cook, stirring until the mixture is smooth and bubbling.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Saturday’s storms will also likely bubble up in the late afternoon or evening.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
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Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Bake for 30 minutes until bubbling around the edges.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Add the butter, sugar, thyme, salt and pepper and cook, stirring until the mixture is smooth and bubbling.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
Saturday’s storms will also likely bubble up in the late afternoon or evening.
—Briana Waxman, CNN Money, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubble
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Looking for a place to splash around with the family?—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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The fungus overwinters on infected canes and fallen leaves, with spores splashing upward during rain or irrigation.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
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Wayfair has hundreds of on-sale quilts, but the best picks feature breathable linen, cool-to-the-touch percale cotton, and lightweight washed microfiber.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2026
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Lastly, either wash the gloves or throw them away, then wash your hands.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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And with numerous economic hurdles looming now, including interest rates still being elevated, stock market volatility persisting and inflation rising and continuing to shape household budgets, the timing of those withdrawals can have consequences that ripple far beyond a single account statement.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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But what happens in those interstitial periods, as micro-rhythms ripple outward from liquid collisions, is key to Seefeel’s approach.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
6 May 2026
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If that’s not enough, their sticky sap can drip on cars and driveways below.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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The Lookout Perched on a hillside where tropical fruit trees drip with papayas, bananas, and limes, The Lookout comprises two spacious boutique apartments that can be rented separately or as a private four-bedroom villa.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
22 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s push against DEI trickled down to the private-sector, as corporate sponsors pulled support from local LGBTQ organizations, including Stonewall.—
Amanda Rosa
Updated April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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Tears of grief and pride trickled down the face of Pam Oliver.—
Francine Knowles,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Bubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubble. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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