plash

Definition of plashnext
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as in to ripple
to move with a splashing motion a child happily plashing in the tub

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3
as in to splatter
to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy passing cars plashed us with roadside slush

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Recent Examples of plash The sea plashes in the dark out there, the trees whisper. Smith Henderson, Popular Mechanics, 20 Nov. 2017
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Verb
  • Dining venues center around the village square’s plaza and splashing fountain.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 May 2026
  • From Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando to SeaWorld and Legoland, kids and kids-at-heart can ride rollercoasters, learn about marine life, see live entertainment, meet favorite characters, and splash in waterparks for days of memory-making adventures.
    Lisa A. Beach, Southern Living, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • The prices that businesses are paying for goods have risen sharply, according to data released Wednesday, the latest data point showing that knock-on effects from the Iran war are rapidly rippling across the economy.
    Steve Kopack, NBC news, 13 May 2026
  • Instability in several of the world’s most important energy suppliers illustrates how quickly geopolitical crises can ripple through global markets.
    Yu Jie, Time, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • The sidewalk and the building’s concrete barrier were left splattered with blood.
    Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
  • My husband splattered some chili oil on his new shirt, and this did the trick.
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 5 May 2026
Verb
  • The next night after the stabbing, an employee at the gas station, who did not witness the incident, told the Daily News that five men appeared to be living in the weed truck — and had been doing so for about 6 months — and most mornings would offer to wash cars being serviced at nearby auto shops.
    Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026
  • Finally, Altmann reminded people to wash their hands well after outdoor activities or cleaning storage areas.
    ABC News, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Verb
  • In both competitive partisan races and in Democrat-on-Democrat contests, analysts say frustration about the economy is bubbling up from voters.
    Justine McDaniel, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
  • Reduce heat to 350° and continue to bake until filling is actively bubbling through the center and biscuits are deep golden brown, 50–65 minutes more.
    Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026

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“Plash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plash. Accessed 16 May. 2026.

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