PLASHING Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

plashing

verb

present participle of plash

as in splashing

to flow in a broken irregular stream water plashed down the drain

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as in rippling

to move with a splashing motion a child happily plashing in the tub

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as in splattering

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

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Platt shot cellphone video showing ferocious waves spilling over the promenade along East Brigantine Avenue on Saturday, pushing two bike racks aside and splashing Mayor Vince Sera.

— Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
And don’t forget to pack your best red outfit for Virgin’s over-the-top deck party, Scarlet Night, which inevitably ends up with everyone splashing around in the pool until the wee hours of the morning.

— Megan duBois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026

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Located within the Coyote Buttes North permit area near the Utah border, its rippling sandstone formations can only be visited with a permit.

— Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026
The breakneck speed of AI development has also generated immense political backlash that’s rippling through the midterm election season.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of rippling

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The well-rounded vessel is ideal for batch cooking bolognese sauce, slow cooking roasts, frying chicken without splattering oil all over the stovetop, and simmering one-pot meals for a crowd (of up to seven people, according to the brand).

— Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
Spills, crumbs, and grease from splattering casseroles and bubbling pies can make a mess of your oven, and the oven racks aren’t spared from the turmoil.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2026

Definition of splattering

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Additionally, the project’s closed-loop water system prevents nutrients from washing into nearby rivers, where runoff from conventional cotton production can contribute to eutrophication.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
From SheetsGate to purposefully washing Joy’s uniforms with rags, the laundry room has unleashed something deranged in Gen.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of washing

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Top with the cheddar and return to the oven for another 8 to 10 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbling around the edges.

— ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Its bubbling action lifts dirt, kills bacteria, and removes mold and mildew without harsh fumes.

— Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of bubbling

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In a twist on tailoring, jackets dripping with fringe made their way down the runway at Monse.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Zendaya, who was a nominee for her powerful performance on the HBO drama Euphoria, wore a glamorous Prada gown dripping with crystals that was styled by Law Roach.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of dripping

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Lately, they’re increasingly placed asymmetrically, a detail borrowed from athletic shoes that’s now trickling down to streetwear.

— Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
As Atari wrapped up his tour, the day’s heat was chasing the Ostrich Army out of their beds to go and greet the reinforcements who were trickling in.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of trickling

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After years of stomach-gurgling, nail-chewing anxiety, this was an entirely different Arsenal experience.

— Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Other nearby points of interest include gurgling mud pots, or geothermal mud volcanoes, on the eastern shoreline.

— Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026

Definition of gurgling

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