BUBBLING Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

bubbling

verb

present participle of bubble

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 In an alternate universe, one without the stakes and the frenzy bubbling in the distance, Skubal might have gone about things differently. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026 The Reflecting Pool turned green and pieces of the liner started bubbling up to the surface after it was painted last month. — Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 9 July 2026 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 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

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With designers including Prada, Acne Studios and Dior splashing their Spring/Summer 2027 menswear runways with colored denim, the category is positioned to grow well beyond 2026.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
But the Ship upper stage hit all of its marks, successfully deploying 20 next-gen Starlink satellites, re-igniting one of its Raptor engines in space as planned and splashing down softly off the coast of Western Australia.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of splashing

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While no produce wash—including this one, vinegar, or baking soda—can eliminate Cyclospora, thoroughly washing your produce can help reduce dirt and contamination on the surface.

— Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026
The inspector noted that employees weren’t washing their hands properly and the ice from a dirty ice machine wasn’t safe for human consumption.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026

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The note probably wouldn’t have been legible anyway, with the constant blood dripping from my writing hand.

— Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
The shots are busy with equipment—boom mikes, bulb-flashes, wires and cables dripping like innards or snakes, the hungry Cyclopean eye of a mounted camera.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026

Definition of dripping

Verb

Other nearby points of interest include gurgling mud pots, or geothermal mud volcanoes, on the eastern shoreline.

— Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
As water flows through the pipes past the obstruction, air pockets can form, creating a gurgling noise.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 10 June 2026

Definition of gurgling

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The information trickling out so far raises questions about whether Michigan should have known enough to steer clear of promoting Moore to the head coaching job in the first place.

— Austin Meek, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Fora has responded to this by recognizing its advisors into production categories, from Fora Centrum and Fora X advisors ranking at the top, trickling up from Certified, Pro, and Advanced as advisors grow within the agency, respectively.

— Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

Definition of trickling

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Following that will not be straightforward and, in the short-term, Howe’s departure will do little to calm the angst which has been swirling around the club in recent weeks.

— David Ornstein, New York Times, 30 July 2026
Way back in the spring of 2024, rumors began swirling that BMW was working on what would effectively be its equivalent of the G-Wagen or the Land Rover Range Rover.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 30 July 2026

Definition of swirling

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