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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
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Enterprising group member Freddy (Delaney Quinn) spots the paperback Josh was reading in the trash bin, spattered in blood.
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David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
However, the defense argued that the blood spatter evidence at the scene matched an accidental fall and that Kathleen's scalp lacerations were only superficial and didn't cause her death.
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Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Verb
In the den, blood was found spattered on the walls and computer desk.
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Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Enterprising group member Freddy (Delaney Quinn) spots the paperback Josh was reading in the trash bin, spattered in blood.
—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
The blood spatter on Nancy Guthrie's front porch suggests a single abductor took her out of her home, according to a former FBI profiler.
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Michael Ruiz , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
27 Apr. 2026
However, the defense argued that the blood spatter evidence at the scene matched an accidental fall and that Kathleen's scalp lacerations were only superficial and didn't cause her death.
—
Caroline Blair,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spatter
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Zero Mostel, as Max Bialystock, then splashes a glass of water at Bloom to snap him out of it.
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Its wick-away fabric dries quickly when splashed and sweeps sweat away from skin.
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One egg appears to splatter on a street sign inches from Wembanyama’s head.
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That’s one grand slam, rescued from splattering somebody’s nacho dip.
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Use Natural Deterrents From Your Pantry To keep the rodents out of your yard for long periods, Schoenberg recommends sprinkling deterrents like hot cayenne, garlic, apple cider, peppermint, or coffee grounds around your plants and gardens.
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Peppers followed, along with a healthy sprinkling of spices.
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Flash frames, scratches and specks of dust pop up randomly on the screen.
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Last night, England played its first game of the tournament—a rematch against Croatia, in Dallas—and the defensive prowess was a speck on the horizon; both sides scored twice in a breathless first half.
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The rest of the band followed his lead, particularly Green, a relentless head-banger, dropping to her knees to become one with the feedback and leaning back into beatific shred-faces.
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There's one day left of food in the fridge, a flood in the basement, a hole in the ceiling and a group of people who are clinging to the last shreds of hope for the future.
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For many, the images of international aid teams arriving and climbing through the rubble alongside them offered a glimmer of hope.
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Iserson gave fans a glimmer of hope.
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Just One is a cooperative word game where duplicate hints get eliminated.
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These flavors follow through on the palate with additional elements of savory sandstone, pomegranate, and a hint of salinity.
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That was the lone bit of positive news for the Royals (34-49) on Friday.
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Each member of the band had their moment to shine while the crowd danced on the soggy earth, not minding the conditions one bit.
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“Spatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spatter. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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