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
Americans are warming up to China as a trade war between the world’s two largest economies continues to bubble, according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center.
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
Remove foil and continue baking until golden and bubbling around the edges, about 15 minutes.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
So, will the - young and bubbling with ideas - lose out as potential backers look for safe pairs of hands in the shape of alumni from companies that have already succeeded?
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The upholstery feels durable and tightly sewn into the seams, so that the fabric won’t bubble or pull away from the cushions easily.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
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Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 19 Apr. 2025
Remove foil and continue baking until golden and bubbling around the edges, about 15 minutes.
—Nicole Hopper, Southern Living, 17 Apr. 2025
So, will the - young and bubbling with ideas - lose out as potential backers look for safe pairs of hands in the shape of alumni from companies that have already succeeded?
—Trevor Clawson, Forbes.com, 25 Apr. 2025
The upholstery feels durable and tightly sewn into the seams, so that the fabric won’t bubble or pull away from the cushions easily.
—Lauren Arzbaecher, Architectural Digest, 25 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubble
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Cavaliers’ 3-point barrage The Indiana Pacers don’t give up 3s, and the Cleveland Cavaliers splash them in from everywhere.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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In Lao culture, splashing friends and strangers with water symbolizes washing away the past year’s misfortunes and inviting good health, wealth and luck.—
Christopher Torres,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2025
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Brush the top of the pie with the egg yolk wash and sprinkle the surface with the raw cane sugar and remaining cardamom.—
Ellen Gray,
Saveur,
15 May 2025
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Afterward, wash the cleanser off with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.4 Some people with sensitive skin find that cleansing with water in the morning is sufficient, and over-cleansing with products can irritate their skin.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
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For companies ready to meet this moment, whether that is through community garden projects or other volunteer opportunities, the opportunity is clear: help people do good together, and that good will ripple outward—into the workplace, the community, and beyond. Follow me on Twitter or LinkedIn.—
Michael Sheldrick,
Forbes.com,
1 May 2025
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Since Trump assumed office in January, the Bay Area has rippled with frequent protests — both against his actions and the work of Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
1 May 2025
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Dressed up as a neo-noir Western, this pandemic saga drips with the kind of biting, dark political humor hardly seen much since the heyday of screenwriter and novelist Terry Southern, author of Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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Inside the Church of La Compañía, Baroque altars drip with gold leaf, while the ceilings are carved with indigenous iconography layered beneath Christian motifs.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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The point is, this might have worked better using Netflix’s binge-release model, allowing people to really dive into the show rather than trickle it out weekly.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
12 May 2025
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Once guests trickle in, some items may need to be popped in the oven to reheat or broil, but nothing should still need cooking at this stage.—
Ginger Perra,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 May 2025
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“Bubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubble. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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