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as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
water plashed down the drain
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Recent Examples of plash
The sea plashes in the dark out there, the trees whisper.
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Smith Henderson, Popular Mechanics, 20 Nov. 2017
Smith Henderson, Popular Mechanics, 20 Nov. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plash
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When so many players are donning pink, arguably the most visible cleats at this year’s tournament are those splashed with any other color.—
Jack Bantock,
CNN Money,
22 June 2026
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If your idea of a bucket-list trip includes your furry friend digging holes in the sand and splashing around in the surf, then add Rehoboth Beach to the top of your list.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
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Its influence is forecast to ripple around the planet, shifting weather patterns for months to come.—
Dinah Voyles Pulver,
USA Today,
25 June 2026
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The central installation, From the Depths of the Sea (2026), features a large photographic image of the ocean suspended on fishing lines, creating a surface that appears to ripple and shift with the viewer’s movement.—
Joanne Shurvell,
Forbes.com,
23 June 2026
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One egg appears to splatter on a street sign inches from Wembanyama’s head.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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That’s one grand slam, rescued from splattering somebody’s nacho dip.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
24 June 2026
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For example, using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fresh vegetables without washing it in between can spread bacteria.—
Julie Scott,
Verywell Health,
24 June 2026
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Each element to get to the parade was bubbling up with Knicks energy.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Wednesday’s most concerning threat will roar to life in the afternoon, but some potent storms will bubble up in the morning too in parts of southern Minnesota and eastern Iowa.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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“Plash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plash. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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