as in splashing
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 gurgling
Between gurgling cello and moody brass, the orchestra reached cacophony.
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Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
From the mud baths of Lo Specchio di Venere to Bagno Ascuitto’s hot-steam grotto, Pantelleria’s fringes constitute a natural spa with gurgling thermal waters.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Some common sounds include gurgling, banging, and clanging coming from the pipes.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
And then, a gurgling sound comes from Vecna.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Aggie is drawn tight as a string, a state of mind emphasized by sound design that cranks up every slamming door and gurgling drain even before Nile shows up on the scene.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026
From the mud baths of Lo Specchio di Venere to Bagno Ascuitto’s hot-steam grotto, Pantelleria’s fringes constitute a natural spa with gurgling thermal waters.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Some common sounds include gurgling, banging, and clanging coming from the pipes.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
And then, a gurgling sound comes from Vecna.
—Maggie Fremont, Vulture, 1 Jan. 2026
Aggie is drawn tight as a string, a state of mind emphasized by sound design that cranks up every slamming door and gurgling drain even before Nile shows up on the scene.
—Alison Herman, Variety, 13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gurgling
Verb
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So instead of splashing around in new pools on Day 1, the Broncos ran it back.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 2026
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At best, there was room for three ounces of liquid splashing around.—
Kat Odell,
Bloomberg,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The beat’s glossy familiarity pairs well with Nett’s vocals and offers a glimpse into how the rap world might metabolize the new sounds bubbling up from the underground.—
Jeff Ihaza,
Rolling Stone,
10 Mar. 2026
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But Bruce’s issues with the record company aside, there was another more serious problem bubbling beneath the surface, one that pretty much every artist except maybe The Beatles, ran into.—
John Nogowski,
Hartford Courant,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Is there anything more comfortable than slipping into bed after washing and drying your sheets?—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
7 Mar. 2026
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The same rule applies to washing dishes in a dirty dishwasher.—
Madeline Buiano,
Martha Stewart,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The marmalade stays slightly sticky in the cakey muffin hearts, lending a lively citrus flavor to your breakfast, without dripping onto your jammies, or your dressing gown.—
The New York Times News Service Syndicate,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Sixteen Stone Ring by Jean Schlumberger, dripping in diamonds.—
Marina Watts,
Entertainment Weekly,
10 Mar. 2026
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Now, effects from the fresh conflict in the Middle East are rippling across the region, further fragmenting a once efficient and finely tuned global aviation network.—
Zach Levitt,
New York Times,
12 Mar. 2026
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Meanwhile, news of the shooting was rippling through the neighborhood.—
Ruby Cramer,
New Yorker,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With the nation still reeling, details about victims are trickling out and the world is gradually getting a clearer picture of the violence used to suppress the nationwide demonstrations.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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Quite frankly, the sensation of moisture pouring from my underarms and trickling down my torso has given me the heebie-jeebies one too many times.—
Sarah Kinonen,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Gurgling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gurgling. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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