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
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.
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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
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
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Adding it cold can help with emulsification, and splashing in some reserved pasta water can help bind the sauce for a glossy, silky coating on each noodle.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Having Palace Merano’s powerhouse arsenal of treatments, doctors, and culinary team on hand would certainly be worth splashing down some cash, not to mention the building’s stunning interiors.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
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Other ingredients sit in a bubbling pot.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In other parts of the country, popular anger is bubbling to the surface.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
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Wash Delicates Keep delicates separate from other garments by washing them in old pillowcases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The method was also easier than washing and drying grapes before storage, and a brief rinse before eating removed any trace of vinegar flavor.—
Alma Avalle,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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Antnation Boho Smocked Top Set This $37 boho set is a one-and-done spring travel outfit that’s dripping in carefree, vacation-ready style.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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The singer can be seen in fan videos on social media performing with something taped to his chest and blood dripping from his eyes.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
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Rumors that Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan may be planting roots on Indian Creek Island have been rippling through Miami’s luxury real estate circles over the last week.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
13 Feb. 2026
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The Egg Nebula, so-named for its yolk (the star) surrounded by egg white (clouds of dust and gas), is extraordinarily dynamic, with twin beams of light punching through a series of rippling arcs.—
Stefanie Waldek,
Space.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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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.—
Babak Dehghanpisheh,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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Invites have already begun trickling in for the Freehand this season (Sivan will show there on Sunday), and more will surely follow.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Feb. 2026
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“Gurgling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gurgling. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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