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
But while proper young ladies wearing proper dresses might be the dominant image that comes to mind for this genre, there’s much more immediate motivation that bubbles to the surface.
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David John Chávez, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Otherwise, plan to clean the bottom of the oven anytime a dish bubbles over.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Although Ipswich ended up relegated from the Premier League, Enciso’s spell there hinted at the productivity which intermittently bubbles above the surface.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
In the longer term, value trades can morph into momentum, then excess, then bubbles.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
David John Chávez, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Otherwise, plan to clean the bottom of the oven anytime a dish bubbles over.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 17 Sep. 2025
Although Ipswich ended up relegated from the Premier League, Enciso’s spell there hinted at the productivity which intermittently bubbles above the surface.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
In the longer term, value trades can morph into momentum, then excess, then bubbles.
—Clem Chambers, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubbles
Verb
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Reed landed multiple Tsunami splashes on Reigns, who was stretchered out of the arena.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Coppola splashes the screen with kaleidoscopic clips and a collage-like energy to show off their genius.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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According to Energy Star, the average American family washes approximately 300 loads of laundry annually.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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Boiled down in a cauldron using traditional methods, the sulfate-free formula bubbles up into a lovely lather that washes hands without stripping them (the glycerin, as well as coconut, olive, and sweet almond oils, are to thank) and fills the room with its sophisticated, Provençal scents.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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One reason Motiva ripples less is the unique way it is filled with silicone.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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This chill that ripples through my skin might be nothing.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That information drips out in the regular media but is almost nonexistent on social media.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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After soaking, excess water drips out of the drainage holes.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Bubbles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubbles. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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