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
Ian Max Stevenson
updated July 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2025
Water gurgled softly through a beaver dam on Bear Creek near Morrison as Katie Gill reflected on a six-year campaign to save her happy place in Bear Creek Lake Park from destruction.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025
On Friday, at the site of one mine near Longnan, a diesel generator was humming and liquids were gurgling through plastic pipes, indicating that at least some mining operations had probably resumed.
—Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Florida spring heads are constantly gurgling a consistent current of water at a steady 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Some of that water gurgles up naturally as hot springs.
—Ian Max Stevenson
updated July 3, Idaho Statesman, 3 July 2025
Water gurgled softly through a beaver dam on Bear Creek near Morrison as Katie Gill reflected on a six-year campaign to save her happy place in Bear Creek Lake Park from destruction.
—John Meyer, Denver Post, 28 Apr. 2025
On Friday, at the site of one mine near Longnan, a diesel generator was humming and liquids were gurgling through plastic pipes, indicating that at least some mining operations had probably resumed.
—Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 13 Apr. 2025
Florida spring heads are constantly gurgling a consistent current of water at a steady 72 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Kelsey Glennon, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gurgle
Verb
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The launch raised concerns among countries in the South Pacific, as the dummy warhead splashed down within the region's nuclear-free zone, according to a Newsweek map.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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In the first song, JJ wears goggles and pretends to be a fast fish, splashing around the tub.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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My pick: Texas A&M 38, Mizzou 21 Nov. 15 vs. Mississippi State: Take a sigh of relief, the losing streak ends here.—
Maddie Hartley
August 15,
Kansas City Star,
15 Aug. 2025
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Locals breathed a collective sigh of relief on Friday when fire officials eased some evacuation orders.—
Noelle Phillips,
Denver Post,
8 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In the clip, which Lizzo posted on TikTok, the rapper is seen washing a Porsche while wearing a denim top.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
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First wash your hands, then follow these guidelines.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Retail therapy glints at Luxury Plaza: think OMEGA watches, fine jewellery, and a whisper of indulgence.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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These rules were administered via cold shoulders and whispers.—
Alessandra Schade,
Time,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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This serene sanctuary unfurls along winding paths that weave between a traditional Turkish hammam, bubbling whirlpool, steam room, and dry sauna.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
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That same source bubbles up to this day, now with the help of a new Aquagen system that infuses nano bubbles into the water, ramping up its healing effects.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The first-in-the-world experiment began not with a splash, but with a gasp from a respirator.—
Alex Harris
July 25,
Miami Herald,
25 July 2025
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Imagine my gasp of delight when — after Jess and Felix walk around Notting Hill taking photos in front of the eponymous movie’s famous blue door and other, picturesque houses — the door opens and there is Naomi freaking Watts.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
10 July 2025
Verb
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The panorama was taken with Perseverance's Mastcam-Z instrument and depicts a rippling surface nearby as well as hills in the distance some 40 miles (65 kilometers) away from the rover.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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This fight is rippling out to other states too with President Trump urging Republicans to follow the lead of Texas.—
August 5,
NPR,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Loud talking or splashing can disturb other bathers, so just slip into the water and keep your conversations to a murmur.—
Jessica Kozuka,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
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The growing online murmur is clear: has this once-fresh indie voice simply become another predictable strum?—
Mars Salazar,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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“Gurgle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gurgle. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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