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as in splashes
to flow in a broken irregular stream
water plashed down the drain
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as in splatters
to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy
passing cars plashed us with roadside slush
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How To Water Begonias The best time of day to water begonias is in the morning so any water that splashes onto the leaves can dry before the sun goes down.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
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But not a man who splashes $4,000 on a new drum kit, all the money the couple have.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Apr. 2026
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His impact ripples through foundational pieces still on the Broncos’ roster — Garett Bolles, Courtland Sutton, Surtain and Alex Singleton.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
29 Apr. 2026
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These branches receive molecular signals at one end of a neuron and induce the cell to rapidly fire an electrical charge that ripples down the cell body, known as an action potential.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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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
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But searing also often results in oil that splatters all over the stovetop (and sometimes the surrounding counters, floor, appliances…and the cook).—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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Rain typically washes pollen out of the air.—
Keerti Gopal,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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Scientists at the University of Miami have found that some sargassum, the brown seaweed that regularly washes ashore on Florida's beaches, may have a different origin than previously anticipated.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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Spots for leisure are in no way hard to find; SEA is a stone's throw away from waterfront lounges like Kingfisher, which bubbles with live music, seafood, and a lively clientele, as well as new Italian spot Forno and art space Sachs Gallery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Cook on a skillet over medium heat using butter or coconut oil and flip once bubbles form.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
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“Plashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plashes. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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