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as in splashing
to flow in a broken irregular stream
water plashed down the drain
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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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But as Hollie told the outlet, her family wasn't the only one splashing about that day.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026 -
Once the tomatoes have grown some, remove stems that are closer than 12 inches to the ground to keep soil from splashing on the leaves.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
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The impact is already rippling out, said Henries.—
Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
12 June 2026
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Hundreds of striped angelfish and iridescent parrotfish schooled through the water in rippling clouds, scales flashing.—
Julie Orringer,
Travel + Leisure,
9 June 2026
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That’s one grand slam, rescued from splattering somebody’s nacho dip.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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The bird dropped a surprise from above, hitting the king’s suit jacket and splattering others around him, including members of the press.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
20 May 2026
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If possible, unpack directly into the washing machine and run clothes on high heat for at least 30 minutes, both washing and drying.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Recharge the balls by washing them in a mesh bag on a delicate cycle, then air-dry or run them through a drying cycle on high heat.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
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That’s the confidence that’s bubbling around the first-place White Sox, who continued their upward ascent this season by beating the Dodgers 8-2 in the series opener.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Images would appear one after another, vague ideas bubbling up before vanishing with a pop.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
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That was the background; in the foreground were about a dozen ancient live-oak trees dripping with Spanish moss.—
Fred A. Bernstein,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
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Zendaya stunned in an LBD dripping with fringe during her first red carpet with Tom Holland since 2021.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
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Customers were consistently trickling through the doors; the brick shop features large windows and warm earthy colors, tucked just inside the SoHo Lofts Condominiums.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Along with the players, fans have started trickling into the host cities.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
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As water flows through the pipes past the obstruction, air pockets can form, creating a gurgling noise.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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Adding a fish pond with koi, a gurgling fountain, or even a wind chime can further play into the sense of sound.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Plashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plashing. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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