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
There is always tension between the two biggest clubs in Spain’s capital city, which sometimes bubbles over — as happened when Alvarez’s ‘double-touch’ penalty was controversially ruled out in the Champions League round-of-16 shootout ultimately won by Real last year.
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Images would appear one after another, vague ideas bubbling up before vanishing with a pop.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
The result can be slow drainage, bubbling water, and gurgling sounds coming from sinks and other fixtures.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Cerebras ultimately priced its offering at $185, a sign of Wall Street's bubbling excitement for a pure-play AI IPO.
—Ari Levy,leslie Picker, CNBC, 9 June 2026
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Dermot Corrigan, New York Times, 10 June 2026
Images would appear one after another, vague ideas bubbling up before vanishing with a pop.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
The result can be slow drainage, bubbling water, and gurgling sounds coming from sinks and other fixtures.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Cerebras ultimately priced its offering at $185, a sign of Wall Street's bubbling excitement for a pure-play AI IPO.
—Ari Levy,leslie Picker, CNBC, 9 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.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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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.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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During a phase of sleep called slow-wave, the brain’s vascular system pulses rhythmically, literally pumping cerebrospinal fluid through its innards and washing them clean.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Dry the shelves and bins washed with soapy water, and return them to the refrigerator.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Mighty Mary is a rousing story of courage, teamwork and persistence, revealing how one bold act can ripple outward to shift culture, expand possibility and open doors for generations to come.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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That means decisions made by new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh could ripple through the housing market, affecting mortgage rates, home affordability and new home construction.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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That was the background; in the foreground were about a dozen ancient live-oak trees dripping with Spanish moss.—
Fred A. Bernstein,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
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Zendaya stunned in an LBD dripping with fringe during her first red carpet with Tom Holland since 2021.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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While the full price hike hasn't trickled down to drivers just yet, mechanics are starting to feel it.—
Camila Domonoske,
NPR,
16 June 2026
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And hidden in the midst of it all, a small waterfall trickled into a little creek.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
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“Bubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubble. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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