as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the tiny stream gurgled down the rocky slope and joined the larger river at the bottom of the hill
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Recent Examples of gurgle
Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 20 Dec. 2025
The sink gurgles like an infant, spitting up rusty water.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2024
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Verb
For a full minute, the quiet concatenation gurgles along, accumulating extra notes and flourishes, suggesting an eventual kosmische surge.
—Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 20 Dec. 2025
The sink gurgles like an infant, spitting up rusty water.
—Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 6 Dec. 2025
Noun
The sound of the waves and the gurgle of cascading water radiate a monastic serenity; the spa has a fine selection of hot-stone and deep-tissue massages.
—Chandrahas Choudhury, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gurgle
Verb
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Minutes later, Marwan came out of the kitchen, his apron splashed with tomato seeds and parsley.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
2 Feb. 2026
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This is the first evidence that this quark-gluon plasma reacts to particles speeding through it in the same way that liquid does, splashing and rippling, acting as a single unified liquid rather than randomly scattering as individual particles would.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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After his turn, English let out a sigh, exhausted by all the extemporaneous scribing.—
Dan Greene,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
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Getty Images For the last several months, brands, influencers, and rank-and-file workers alike have been invoking the year 2016 with a fervor that feels less like a throwback trend and more like a collective sigh of relief.—
Jasmine Browley,
Forbes.com,
23 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The cotton fibers also ensure durability that will hold up for years of use and will wash well.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The juicer got washed, rinsed and sanitized.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
Noun
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As whisper listings become more common, discretion has turned into a form of value.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
31 Jan. 2026
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The role Landfair’s family members, including Sparkle, played in fostering her relationship with Kelly, even as whispers of their relationship became screams, is difficult to reckon with.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
31 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Paint may not adhere well without extensive sanding and priming, which can lead to bubbling and peeling, explains designer Danielle Chiprut.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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Couples dance on the grass while chefs across the park tend bubbling pots of jambalaya and gumbo.—
Phil Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Those enveloped by smoke frequently cough and gasp for air.—
Michele Heisler,
The Conversation,
4 Feb. 2026
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Featuring gasp-worthy twists and a committed ensemble (particularly Kate Hudson and Janelle Monáe), Glass Onion is an entertaining mystery with a healthy dose of social satire.—
Kevin Jacobsen,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Jan. 2026
Verb
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On Tuesday, criticisms of the White House statement quickly rippled across social media.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The broadside rippled across corporate America as companies accelerated efforts to scale back or scrap DEI programs that could put them in the president’s crosshairs.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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When Kuminga removed his sweats, walked to the scorer’s table and checked in to begin the second quarter Tuesday night, a murmur grew into a modest standing ovation as the fans inside Chase Center realized what was happening.—
Evan Webeck,
Mercury News,
21 Jan. 2026
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Outside, the marinas become villages — food stalls, shaded lounges, the steady murmur of deals being courted.—
Eric Barton,
Sun Sentinel,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Gurgle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gurgle. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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