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
More often, the warning signs of mold in your house start small — a strange smell in the laundry room, bubbling paint near a window or a family member who suddenly can’t stop coughing.
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Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Whether its toast, popcorn, or gooey apple pie filling that has bubbled over onto the bottom of your oven, getting rid of the resulting smell (and quickly) is of the upmost importance.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Miriam’s bliss bubbled up, feathering her insides, shimmering around her baby, erupting from her throat in a giggle—a curious misplaced sound in that car.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The decision to withhold Golden Tempo comes amid bubbling conversations to tweak the Triple Crown race calendar.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
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Ryan Brennan
may 8, Kansas City Star, 8 May 2026
Whether its toast, popcorn, or gooey apple pie filling that has bubbled over onto the bottom of your oven, getting rid of the resulting smell (and quickly) is of the upmost importance.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 7 May 2026
Miriam’s bliss bubbled up, feathering her insides, shimmering around her baby, erupting from her throat in a giggle—a curious misplaced sound in that car.
—‘pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
The decision to withhold Golden Tempo comes amid bubbling conversations to tweak the Triple Crown race calendar.
—Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubble
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During a recent Tuesday-morning visit, two sunbathers dangled their legs in the outdoor roof pool, while a staycationing couple and their little son splashed in the water nearby.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 May 2026
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Starship splashed down on target in the Indian Ocean a little more than an hour later to conclude the first flight of the latest version of SpaceX’s stainless steel mega-rocket.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
23 May 2026
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The shower caps are made from biodegradable corn starch, while the biodegradable slippers have no plastic wrapping and are washed before being donated to local students.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
20 May 2026
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For example, in Liberia and Sierra Leone, some mourners bathe in water that was used to wash corpses.—
Gabrielle Emanuel,
NPR,
20 May 2026
Verb
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The macroeconomic consequences ripple outward.—
Nina Seega,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2026
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Kanan solidifies his place in the Queens drug game alongside Breeze, the Southside legend, and their alliance sets the stage for a reckoning that will ripple through every player in this dangerous business.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
19 May 2026
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Brecka, who is not a doctor, put White on a regimen of supplements, cold plunges, IV drips, and red-light therapy that has left him feeling leaner, more energized, and no longer suffering from sleep apnea.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
26 May 2026
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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model Hilary Duff delivered disco-era glamour in a shimmering silver sleeveless gown dripping in reflective sequins.—
Stephanie Giang-Paunon,
FOXNews.com,
26 May 2026
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President Ronald Reagan insisted that his tax cuts, which mostly benefited the rich, would generate enough extra growth to both offset their costs and trickle down to the middle class.—
Jared Bernstein,
The Atlantic,
25 May 2026
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With two runners on the base, Ramirez tried to throw out a runner stealing second, but the ball slipped away from Bragg and trickled into the outfield grass.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
24 May 2026
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“Bubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubble. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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