as in splashing
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the soapy water bubbled down the drain
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Recent Examples of bubbling
That’s the confidence that’s bubbling around the first-place White Sox, who continued their upward ascent this season by beating the Dodgers 8-2 in the series opener.
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Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Images would appear one after another, vague ideas bubbling up before vanishing with a pop.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
The result can be slow drainage, bubbling water, and gurgling sounds coming from sinks and other fixtures.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Cerebras ultimately priced its offering at $185, a sign of Wall Street's bubbling excitement for a pure-play AI IPO.
—Ari Levy,leslie Picker, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Sophisticated cocktail bars, Champagne bars bubbling high above the city, award-worthy Irish pubs, and a prodigious number of historic bars mean there are myriad ways to secure a good drink.
—Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
But an unlikely story is bubbling up in the nation as Chinese fans cheer on unlikely amateur soccer players – from delivery drivers to villagers – now playing in packed stadiums back home in a rare sign, some believe, that the Beautiful Game may finally be taking root in the nation.
—Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The laughter stops immediately, and a familiar look of bubbling rage returns to Ruben’s eyes.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 29 May 2026
In summer, especially when travel plans start bubbling up, metallic sneakers actually make a lot of sense.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Andy Martinez, Chicago Tribune, 13 June 2026
Images would appear one after another, vague ideas bubbling up before vanishing with a pop.
—Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
The result can be slow drainage, bubbling water, and gurgling sounds coming from sinks and other fixtures.
—Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Cerebras ultimately priced its offering at $185, a sign of Wall Street's bubbling excitement for a pure-play AI IPO.
—Ari Levy,leslie Picker, CNBC, 9 June 2026
Sophisticated cocktail bars, Champagne bars bubbling high above the city, award-worthy Irish pubs, and a prodigious number of historic bars mean there are myriad ways to secure a good drink.
—Tanya Edwards, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026
But an unlikely story is bubbling up in the nation as Chinese fans cheer on unlikely amateur soccer players – from delivery drivers to villagers – now playing in packed stadiums back home in a rare sign, some believe, that the Beautiful Game may finally be taking root in the nation.
—Reagan Yip, CNN Money, 3 June 2026
The laughter stops immediately, and a familiar look of bubbling rage returns to Ruben’s eyes.
—Barry Levitt, Time, 29 May 2026
In summer, especially when travel plans start bubbling up, metallic sneakers actually make a lot of sense.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 29 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubbling
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Canal Saint Martin in Paris drew throngs Sunday splashing and diving off a bridge, despite authorities’ attempts to control the crowds.—
Oleg Cetinic,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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If your idea of a bucket-list trip includes your furry friend digging holes in the sand and splashing around in the surf, then add Rehoboth Beach to the top of your list.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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If possible, unpack directly into the washing machine and run clothes on high heat for at least 30 minutes, both washing and drying.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Recharge the balls by washing them in a mesh bag on a delicate cycle, then air-dry or run them through a drying cycle on high heat.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
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That was the background; in the foreground were about a dozen ancient live-oak trees dripping with Spanish moss.—
Fred A. Bernstein,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
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Zendaya stunned in an LBD dripping with fringe during her first red carpet with Tom Holland since 2021.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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The impact is already rippling out, said Henries.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
12 June 2026
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Hundreds of striped angelfish and iridescent parrotfish schooled through the water in rippling clouds, scales flashing.—
Julie Orringer,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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Other nearby points of interest include gurgling mud pots, or geothermal mud volcanoes, on the eastern shoreline.—
Chelsee Lowe,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
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As water flows through the pipes past the obstruction, air pockets can form, creating a gurgling noise.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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This was a time in Hollywood when visual effects tricks and technology started trickling down to television, and the results were some damn fine sci-fi TV.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
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Outside, a marble statue floats in a trickling fountain.—
Jenna Thompson
June 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
Verb
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Rumors then began swirling that Wilde and Pugh clashed on set over creative differences.—
Zack Sharf,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Some other great ways to use it include thinning it with lemon juice and water for a salad dressing, drizzling it over roasted cauliflower or sweet potato, swirling it into a savory oatmeal, or using it as the base for noodle sauces.—
Lauren Panoff,
Verywell Health,
15 June 2026
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“Bubbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubbling. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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