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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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Someone had splashed acid on the girl and then smothered her, an autopsy revealed.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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But while you may be tempted to spend your days sunning, building sand castles, and splashing in the waves (all of which are fabulous), don’t miss out on researching nearby attractions.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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With nearly eight decades under his belt, his influence continues to ripple across generations of artists and fans alike.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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But the massive uncertainty caused by Trump’s policies have started to negatively ripple through the economy by affecting how consumers and businesses spend.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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Of course, since the retired prison guard's brains are splattered all over his kitchen, Kev is doing all the talking.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
1 June 2025
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The high sides help contain the grease from splattering everywhere.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Consumers should also wash and disinfect any surfaces that came in contact with the eggs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2025
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The hilltop compound is perhaps most famous for its car museum, a nearly 24,000-square-foot showstopper built to house Lyon’s epic personal collection, with room for 70 vehicles (none included with the sale, unfortunately), as well as an auto shop and wash and gas stations.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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But just a few weeks later — after President Donald Trump announced widescale tariffs and the stock market dropped precipitously, bubbling up recession fears — some would-be vacationers abruptly scaled back their spending plans, a second round of the survey found.—
Ana Teresa Solá,
CNBC,
31 May 2025
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Bake until crust is a deep golden brown and the juices from the pie are bubbling, 60 to 70 minutes.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
28 May 2025
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“Plash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plash. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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