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

In the face of all that truthiness bubbling up, executives lost the ability to manage expectations internally and with partners. — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026

Topo Chico is bubbling back onto store shelves after a monthslong absence that left fans of the cult-favorite mineral water scrambling for alternatives. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Inside this mine, a bubbling pool releases nearly pure hydrogen gas into the air. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026

But the populist, anti-migrant party – which won big in England’s local elections earlier this year – clearly poses a threat to Burnham, particularly as anti-immigrant sentiments are bubbling to the surface in some parts of the country. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026

On Pinterest, the color started bubbling up heading into spring and summer, which is to be expected. — Jennet Jusu, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026

The hardest part of making chicken wings is getting crispy skin without dropping them into a pot of hot, bubbling oil. — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Top with the cheddar and return to the oven for another 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling around the edges. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Puma Speedcat Sneakers Sam Edelman Kallen In the fall, especially when travel plans start bubbling up, metallic sneakers actually make a lot of sense. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 22 Sep. 2026