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
February 19 – March 20 Inspiration bubbles up through curious, joyful play.
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The laughter stops immediately, and a familiar look of bubbling rage returns to Ruben’s eyes.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 29 May 2026
As the crew rehearsed camera moves, prop placement, and blocking, my anxiety nearly bubbled over.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 May 2026
In summer, especially when travel plans start bubbling up, metallic sneakers actually make a lot of sense.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 29 May 2026
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Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 29 May 2026
The laughter stops immediately, and a familiar look of bubbling rage returns to Ruben’s eyes.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 29 May 2026
As the crew rehearsed camera moves, prop placement, and blocking, my anxiety nearly bubbled over.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 29 May 2026
In summer, especially when travel plans start bubbling up, metallic sneakers actually make a lot of sense.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubble
Verb
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Roy splashed ashore and ran along the old dock.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Nearby, a little girl splashed in the fountain beneath the landmark flagpole overlooking South Livermore Avenue.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Local organizations aim to preserve the lake’s pristine condition through monitoring, boat-washing stations, and other initiatives that minimize the impact of waste and control the spread of invasive species.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
3 June 2026
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Here, fabric care and pediatric experts share their best tips for washing baby and toddler clothing and bedding safely.—
Jamie Cuccinelli,
Martha Stewart,
2 June 2026
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The angel wore a trim charcoal Borsalino with a tiny bouquet of songbird feathers and a scarlet paisley scarf that rippled in the breeze.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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When a handful of varieties dominate global agriculture, a single disease, pest outbreak or weather event can ripple through the food supply in ways that are difficult to absorb.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
2 June 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,
2 June 2026
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Soaker hoses and drip irrigation systems make the most efficient use of water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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The hate mail started to trickle in, mostly addressed to Cabey’s mother.—
Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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However, right around the same time the conflict in the Middle East began, tax refunds started trickling in.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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“Bubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubble. Accessed 8 Jun. 2026.
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