Synonyms of bubbling

bubbling

verb

present participle of bubble

as in splashing

to flow in a broken irregular stream

the soapy water bubbled down the drain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• splashing
• washing
• dripping
• rippling
• gurgling
• trickling
• swirling
• lapping
• dribbling
• plashing
• eddying
• rushing
• guggling
• swishing
• purling
• gushing
• spurting
• spewing
• dropping
• swooshing
• spouting
• squirting
• swashing
• jetting
• whishing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rolling
• pouring
• running
• streaming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bubbling

The tea leaves are placed in bubbling jacuzzis four times over, ridding them of any impurities, albeit minimal given that the farm is organic and so large that there is no pesticide drift from neighboring farms. — Andrew Watman, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

But first, let’s focus on a rivalry that’s been bubbling away for a couple of seasons now. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 5 July 2026

Spills, crumbs, and grease from splattering casseroles and bubbling pies can make a mess of your oven, and the oven racks aren’t spared from the turmoil. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Internal emails, group chat messages and meeting minutes obtained by the Miami Herald show the drama that’s been bubbling up in recent months, as county officials, developers and HOA board members have sparred over the future of the land. — Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026

Simmer beans, stirring occasionally, until bubbling and thickened, about 5 minutes. — Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Hop aboard an imaginary Vespa, or perhaps a high-speed train eastward to the boot country, where not every meal comes blistering out of a brick oven or ladled from a bubbling pot. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 July 2026

From artisan bakeries and farmers markets to homemade loaves bubbling on kitchen counters, sourdough has developed a devoted following among food lovers. — Daryl Austin, USA Today, 28 June 2026