plash

Definition of plashnext
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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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plash
Verb
  • Grown-ups bring a ladder to climb into the enormous fruit, kids gather up their inflatable toys, someone makes a waterslide out of a piece of rind, and the whole community spends the day splashing in the juice and pulp (being careful to remove the seeds first).
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 June 2026
  • Play resumed after a 15-minute delay with water slowing the ball and splashing up from puddles with every tackle.
    ABC News, ABC News, 31 May 2026
Verb
  • The angel wore a trim charcoal Borsalino with a tiny bouquet of songbird feathers and a scarlet paisley scarf that rippled in the breeze.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
  • When a handful of varieties dominate global agriculture, a single disease, pest outbreak or weather event can ripple through the food supply in ways that are difficult to absorb.
    Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • The Brown University grad, who clearly inherited his blue eyes from Parker, wore a graphic T-shirt and paint-splattered pants as well as a tank top for the photo shoot.
    Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 June 2026
  • Lovebugs — the annoying, gooey black insects that splatter on your car’s windshield and grille while in an amorous embrace — have returned in mass numbers this month after recent concerns by experts that the bugs may have been headed for extinction.
    Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 May 2026
Verb
  • Local organizations aim to preserve the lake’s pristine condition through monitoring, boat-washing stations, and other initiatives that minimize the impact of waste and control the spread of invasive species.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 June 2026
  • Here, fabric care and pediatric experts share their best tips for washing baby and toddler clothing and bedding safely.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 2 June 2026
Verb
  • Nude Miami ownership did not address the bubbling price issues, but did speak of their place in Miami’s retail grocery scene.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 28 May 2026
  • Accredited market attendees look set to get a first look at stories bubbling in the brains of some of the most exciting creators in contemporary genre filmmaking.
    Jennie Punter, Variety, 28 May 2026

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“Plash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plash. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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