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
The decision to withhold Golden Tempo comes amid bubbling conversations to tweak the Triple Crown race calendar.
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Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Whatever emerges from the bubbling oil of the fryer — fish and chips; thick, thin and curly fries; Scotch eggs and bangers — is immaculately fried.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Kelly Rowland looks so much like a young Donna Summer that when talks of a biopic about the disco legend began bubbling up, fans immediately threw her name in the pool.
—Laura Lane, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Shades of purple and pink are also bubbling up.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
Doctors noted a crackling sound, suggesting gases bubbling out of his dying flesh, and some of the outer layers of skin were peeling off.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Recorded on five reel-to-reel decks, the composer’s 1975 piece blends everyday and exotic sounds—human breath, cheeping frogs, bubbling geysers—into a passionate defense of the raptures of listening.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
While that occasion did not prove sufficient to prevent political differences from bubbling up a few weeks later, there was little drama during the trip itself.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Bake for 30 minutes until bubbling around the edges.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 May 2026
Whatever emerges from the bubbling oil of the fryer — fish and chips; thick, thin and curly fries; Scotch eggs and bangers — is immaculately fried.
—Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 4 May 2026
Kelly Rowland looks so much like a young Donna Summer that when talks of a biopic about the disco legend began bubbling up, fans immediately threw her name in the pool.
—Laura Lane, PEOPLE, 1 May 2026
Shades of purple and pink are also bubbling up.
—Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 30 Apr. 2026
Doctors noted a crackling sound, suggesting gases bubbling out of his dying flesh, and some of the outer layers of skin were peeling off.
—Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Recorded on five reel-to-reel decks, the composer’s 1975 piece blends everyday and exotic sounds—human breath, cheeping frogs, bubbling geysers—into a passionate defense of the raptures of listening.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
While that occasion did not prove sufficient to prevent political differences from bubbling up a few weeks later, there was little drama during the trip itself.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Bake for 30 minutes until bubbling around the edges.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubbling
Verb
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Dining venues center around the village square’s plaza and splashing fountain.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 May 2026
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Heading into this week, the Green Mile was the toughest-three hole stretch on the PGA Tour, with golfers averaging nearly a shot over par while splashing almost 2,000 balls into the water since 2003.—
Jordan Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
Verb
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An employee touched raw shrimp, then touched an apron cloth before washing their hands in the handwashing sink.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
May 8,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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Balogun had found a lump on the underside of her jaw while washing her face four months previously, and now her career and identity were about to be upended.—
George Ramsay,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
Verb
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Check often to ensure melting snow isn't dripping on the meter from the roof or nearby trees.—
Jennifer McRae,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
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Fellow livestream host La La Anthony, a bronze goddess in a Wiederhoeft gown dripping with jewels, channeled her inner Jessica Rabbit with red hair.—
Anika Reed,
USA Today,
5 May 2026
Verb
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On routes where Spirit is the only ultra-low-cost carrier, Maheshri estimated that these low-end fares could jump by 10 to 20 percent, with smaller but still noticeable increases, around 5 percent, rippling out to nearby or competing routes through the broader airline network.—
Peter Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
1 May 2026
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She was fascinated by the difference in speed between human activity and, say, a stone striking water, rippling outwards.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Adding a fish pond with koi, a gurgling fountain, or even a wind chime can further play into the sense of sound.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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Roaring Fork Falls, Setrock Creek Falls, and Big Creek Falls are all within easy reach, with short hikes that follow gurgling streams to cool, shaded falls.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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So if Sundance sales trickling in months after the fact are any indication, Cannes titles could similarly take time to close.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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Results are expected to begin trickling in on Friday but the final count will most likely not be confirmed until Saturday.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
7 May 2026
Verb
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There's everything from resentment to jealousy, favouritism, and deceit swirling around in a boiling-hot cauldron where fair is foul and foul is fair.—
Sergio Pereira,
Space.com,
6 May 2026
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Questions have been swirling about whether Cunningham would caucus — join party meetings at the legislature — with Democrats or join Republicans.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
6 May 2026
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“Bubbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubbling. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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