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
Now baseball is heading toward another high-stakes labor negotiation with the sport enjoying strong momentum on the field, but with the same basic financial fight bubbling under the surface.
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Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
The main home was designed around an enchanting central courtyard with a bubbling water feature.
—David Caraccio
may 23, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
The small fluctuations in microwave radiation result from tiny density differences in the hot, bubbling primordial soup.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
In theory, the British director’s fifth feature — premiered in Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes — is a film of big, bubbling emotions and anti-capitalist rage.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 May 2026
His perception in the market forever changed after that, bubbling up again into fury with every postseason failure.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The topping—a golden, flaky crescent dough sheet—provides a slightly sweet, buttery counterpoint and a satisfying textural crunch against the smooth, bubbling filling.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
In both competitive partisan races and in Democrat-on-Democrat contests, analysts say frustration about the economy is bubbling up from voters.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Once the sugar topping is bubbling, they are finished with a layer of chocolate and flaky salt.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
Dan Zaksheske, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026
The main home was designed around an enchanting central courtyard with a bubbling water feature.
—David Caraccio
may 23, Sacbee.com, 23 May 2026
The small fluctuations in microwave radiation result from tiny density differences in the hot, bubbling primordial soup.
—Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 23 May 2026
In theory, the British director’s fifth feature — premiered in Directors’ Fortnight at Cannes — is a film of big, bubbling emotions and anti-capitalist rage.
—Beatrice Loayza, Variety, 22 May 2026
His perception in the market forever changed after that, bubbling up again into fury with every postseason failure.
—Jonas Siegel, New York Times, 21 May 2026
The topping—a golden, flaky crescent dough sheet—provides a slightly sweet, buttery counterpoint and a satisfying textural crunch against the smooth, bubbling filling.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
In both competitive partisan races and in Democrat-on-Democrat contests, analysts say frustration about the economy is bubbling up from voters.
—Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
Once the sugar topping is bubbling, they are finished with a layer of chocolate and flaky salt.
—Victoria Spencer, Martha Stewart, 12 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubbling
Verb
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The splashing water captured by the camera is abstracted into a nebulous fog that dissolves the profile of a Parisian bridge in the background.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Grown-ups bring a ladder to climb into the enormous fruit, kids gather up their inflatable toys, someone makes a waterslide out of a piece of rind, and the whole community spends the day splashing in the juice and pulp (being careful to remove the seeds first).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
Verb
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Auoon Clip-On Pot Strainer This clever clip-on pot strainer takes up less space in the cabinet and the dishwasher, and makes quick work of straining pasta water, washing fruit and vegetables, and more.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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As a teenager, Bajaria helped her immigrant family’s business, washing cars before winning a string of beauty pageants, including Miss India Worldwide in 1991.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes.—
David Goldman,
CNN Money,
27 May 2026
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Elsewhere, the project is dripping with craft.—
TC Sottek,
The Verge,
27 May 2026
Verb
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In South Korea, the naphtha shortage has already begun rippling through the petrochemical supply chain.—
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CNBC,
26 May 2026
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The shift is rippling through the drinks industry, wiping hundreds of billions of dollars from the market value of major beer, wine and spirits companies and forcing producers to cut costs, replace executives and roll out new offerings.—
Jennifer Creery,
Bloomberg,
21 May 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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However, right around the same time the conflict in the Middle East began, tax refunds started trickling in.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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And refusing to keep any kind of part-time income trickling in only further complicates the situation.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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As zero-proof drinks move from novelty to mainstream, understanding what’s swirling around in your glass matters more than ever.—
Lauren Schuster,
Miami Herald,
27 May 2026
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How the global media coverage swirling around the investigation will impact Mango remains to be seen.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
26 May 2026
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“Bubbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubbling. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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