BUBBLED Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

bubbled

verb

past tense of bubble

as in splashed

to flow in a broken irregular stream the soapy water bubbled down the drain

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Recent Examples of bubbled Criticism also bubbled up in Washington, much along party lines. — Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 Long-simmering frustrations with corruption and youth unemployment have bubbled over into India’s streets. — Aakash Hassan, Christian Science Monitor, 23 July 2026 Earlier in the episode, the bad blood between Tamra and Shannon Storms Beador over the last few seasons bubbled up in the storyline. — Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 10 July 2026 Akin to those same emotions that bubbled up inside White upon re-signing. — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 7 July 2026 Discussion about the number Peterson would wear for his rookie season had bubbled since Tuesday night. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2026 Since outrage bubbled up in Kenya, some other countries have negotiated shorter terms for sharing data and pandemic specimens, and have inserted additional protections, according to the Public Citizen analysis. — Sharon Lerner, ProPublica, 17 June 2026 Even soap prices bubbled up, as key ingredients became harder to source. — Lauren Rosenthal, Bloomberg, 11 June 2026 Oil seeping into the ground has bubbled up onto the streets, causing the county to test more soil and remove oil from the parkways and roadways. — Steve Scauzillo, Daily News, 9 June 2026

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In contrast to the mauve and powdery tones worn by both the Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth II, Lady Di stood out in a deep blue dress splashed with large black polka dots.

— Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026
Janet dropped the shirt back into the sink, and scarlet bleach water splashed her in the face.

— Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026

Definition of splashed

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Colored denim has become an important complement to core denim assortments, and brands and consumers are gravitating toward effortless soft and sun-washed tones.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
At sunset, freshly washed tourists and locals alike, arrive at the bar, for gin & tonic, Tusker beer or the hotel’s traditional Old Pal cocktail.

— Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026

Definition of washed

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An audible gasp rippled through the room after the tally of the votes was announced for BPC-157.

— Alana Semuels, Time, 23 July 2026
The stock hit a bump in late June after Apple announced price increases across its MacBook and iPad lineup as higher memory costs rippled through the technology industry.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 16 July 2026

Definition of rippled

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After pounding his drive down the final fairway, Fox hit his approach to just inside 12 feet and then dripped his birdie putt into the edge of the cup to win the 154th Open Championship at Royal Birkdale.

— Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026
Blood dripped from his head; his father and daughter had various injuries.

— Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026

Definition of dripped

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Serene spa music, a blend of classical piano and loudly chirping birds, trilled in the background as the machine sloshed and gurgled.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Luis was dressed in his hospital pyjamas; his pained breathing fogged his mask while the oxygen canister gurgled and whirred.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026

Definition of gurgled

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The gold confetti that swirled around MetLife Stadium in New York on Sunday as Spain celebrated winning the World Cup had yet been cleaned up when the fight over the next tournament already began.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Headlines from around the country swirled about how the lengthy US government shutdown left local municipalities without the necessary funds to prepare for millions of people coming to the US.

— Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

Definition of swirled

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