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as in to splatter
to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy
the dog vigorously shook himself, spattering the carpet and walls with water
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as in splash
a very small amount
a spatter of praise for her work was mixed in with quite a lot of criticism
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Recent Examples of spatter
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
But the only ink Grace spills there is an abstract galaxy, spattered across a page mixed with her own breast milk, a creative output that blends her two identities, now at war.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2026
As for the killings of his wife and in-laws, Zeigler’s lawyers contend the real killer would have blood spatter on their clothes, which Zeigler did not save for two specks of Perry Edwards’ blood on his shoes.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
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Verb
Abbott’s blood spatters all over Nile’s face, which looks almost jubilant in the act.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
But the only ink Grace spills there is an abstract galaxy, spattered across a page mixed with her own breast milk, a creative output that blends her two identities, now at war.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 6 Nov. 2025
Noun
Experts believe the blood spatter pattern signals a struggle.
—Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2026
As for the killings of his wife and in-laws, Zeigler’s lawyers contend the real killer would have blood spatter on their clothes, which Zeigler did not save for two specks of Perry Edwards’ blood on his shoes.
—Cristóbal Reyes, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spatter
Verb
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Murray splashed a game-tying 51-footer at the buzzer, his league-leading fourth bucket of the season from behind halfcourt.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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Metallic pants with zipper systems, white jeans splashed with primary color paints and baggy jeans with a clay finish were among the other denim highlights.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Two weeks later, Johnson was spotted filming with Hartnett, splattered with fake blood all over her face and clothing.—
Angel Saunders,
PEOPLE,
28 Apr. 2026
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Videos from in front of the school show the streets splattered with blood, gunshots sounding in the distance, and a flurry of men — young and old — frantically running around and calling for help.—
Zeena Saifi,
CNN Money,
22 Apr. 2026
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Within weeks, however, many responsibilities had been shifted to her—not only the dishes, but also the kneading of dough for bread, the cutting of onions and tomatoes, the sweeping and sprinkling of water in the courtyard each evening, and the milking of the cow.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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The clams are left in their shells, and a generous sprinkling of parsley provides the finishing touch.—
Victoria Spencer,
Martha Stewart,
21 Apr. 2026
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Then suddenly, every speck of pollen, dust and grime is impossible to ignore.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
20 Apr. 2026
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Featuring bolder, thicker spots at the top and more refined, micro specks down the skirt, this mini dress makes all-day, fashionable wear easier than ever.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Dennard offered a shred of advice.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
12 Apr. 2026
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Only film-lover Bella retains a shred of optimism into adulthood, having started a new romance with a film usher.—
Charles Lewis III,
Mercury News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There was a glimmer of happiness on a night when the SDFC was no doubt seeing red.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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The first quarter of the year seemed to offer a glimmer of hope when Tesla reported a modest 6 percent increase in sales year over year.—
Andrew J. Hawkins,
The Verge,
22 Apr. 2026
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This desire to find connection in loss hints that death can often be more tangible to process than estrangement.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
28 Apr. 2026
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The first hint of celebrity Once America became an independent nation, its hatred for the crown turned into intrigue.—
Karissa Waddick,
USA Today,
28 Apr. 2026
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Shanahan said Height did a little bit of everything in college and will likely have multiple roles for the 49ers, comparing him to Byron Young and Jalon Walker, who played under new 49ers defensive coordinator Raheem Morris with the Los Angeles Rams and Atlanta Falcons, respectively.—
Vic Tafur,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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While the third season finale of Apple TV’s Shrinking felt decidedly like a series finale, the show will indeed be back for a fourth season, with the story moving just a little bit further down the road.—
Scott Huver,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Spatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spatter. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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