as in splashes
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the soapy water bubbled down the drain
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Recent Examples of bubbles
The hydrogen literally bubbles out of the rock over hundreds of millions of years.
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Paul Sutter, Space.com, 24 May 2026
Spots for leisure are in no way hard to find; SEA is a stone's throw away from waterfront lounges like Kingfisher, which bubbles with live music, seafood, and a lively clientele, as well as new Italian spot Forno and art space Sachs Gallery.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Cook on a skillet over medium heat using butter or coconut oil and flip once bubbles form.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Cook on a skillet over medium heat with butter or coconut oil and flip once bubbles form.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Low Water Pressure If water bubbles out of sprinkler heads instead of spraying out, this often indicates a problem with water pressure.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
If guilt bubbles up, tie each dollar to a purpose, because aligned choices strengthen security and reduce stress — and the best time to start is now!
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Since then, the video clip of ESPN dissing Jokić, who evolved into a seven-time NBA All-Star and an NBA Finals MVP, bubbles up on the internet each NBA season.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
In each stage, more of the carbon dioxide bubbles out and can then be compressed for permanent storage in underground formations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Nov. 2025
Paul Sutter, Space.com, 24 May 2026
Spots for leisure are in no way hard to find; SEA is a stone's throw away from waterfront lounges like Kingfisher, which bubbles with live music, seafood, and a lively clientele, as well as new Italian spot Forno and art space Sachs Gallery.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Cook on a skillet over medium heat using butter or coconut oil and flip once bubbles form.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Cook on a skillet over medium heat with butter or coconut oil and flip once bubbles form.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Low Water Pressure If water bubbles out of sprinkler heads instead of spraying out, this often indicates a problem with water pressure.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
If guilt bubbles up, tie each dollar to a purpose, because aligned choices strengthen security and reduce stress — and the best time to start is now!
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Since then, the video clip of ESPN dissing Jokić, who evolved into a seven-time NBA All-Star and an NBA Finals MVP, bubbles up on the internet each NBA season.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
In each stage, more of the carbon dioxide bubbles out and can then be compressed for permanent storage in underground formations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubbles
Verb
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The shark splashes behind Carlos Guana after taking a bite of his camera.—
Tom Wait,
CBS News,
26 May 2026
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Based on Every Summer After, the best-selling book by Carley Fortune, the series splashes onto the streamer June 10 with all episodes.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
12 May 2026
Verb
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Beaches are routinely left covered in trash that washes into the ocean, degrading habitat and threatening marine animals through ingestion and entanglement.—
Letters To The Editor,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
25 May 2026
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Rain typically washes pollen out of the air.—
Keerti Gopal,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
Verb
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If one part slows down, the impact ripples across the entire chain.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The feature, starring Birgit Minichmayr, Lotte Keiling, Tristan López, and Carla Hüttermann, follows a family on summer holiday that are struck by a tragedy that ripples through their lives and relationships.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
Verb
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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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The beauty of Wembanyama’s performance lies not in the skill displayed, which still drips with novelty because of his height.—
Marcus Thompson II,
New York Times,
19 May 2026
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