plash

Definition of plashnext
1
2
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
  • Looking for a place to splash around with the family?
    Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 3 May 2026
  • The fungus overwinters on infected canes and fallen leaves, with spores splashing upward during rain or irrigation.
    Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Verb
  • And with numerous economic hurdles looming now, including interest rates still being elevated, stock market volatility persisting and inflation rising and continuing to shape household budgets, the timing of those withdrawals can have consequences that ripple far beyond a single account statement.
    Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 6 May 2026
  • But what happens in those interstitial periods, as micro-rhythms ripple outward from liquid collisions, is key to Seefeel’s approach.
    Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • Quick hits • Orlando Science Center hosts Mess Fest, which splatters knowledge and physics with paint, foam explosions and more.
    Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
  • Days later, Johnson was spotted filming with Hartnett, splattered with fake blood all over her face and clothing.
    Jordana Comiter, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Wayfair has hundreds of on-sale quilts, but the best picks feature breathable linen, cool-to-the-touch percale cotton, and lightweight washed microfiber.
    Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
  • Lastly, either wash the gloves or throw them away, then wash your hands.
    Jeff Wagner, CBS News, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • Miriam’s bliss bubbled up, feathering her insides, shimmering around her baby, erupting from her throat in a giggle—a curious misplaced sound in that car.
    ‘Pemi Aguda, Literary Hub, 6 May 2026
  • The decision to withhold Golden Tempo comes amid bubbling conversations to tweak the Triple Crown race calendar.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 6 May 2026

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“Plash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plash. Accessed 10 May. 2026.

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