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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
Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Many of us thought that the image of crying, blood-spattered 6 and 7 year olds, marching-in-train across a school parking lot would finally convince America’s gun owners to concede to meaningful gun reform.
—K. Ward Cummings, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Grease spatters, spills, overflowing pots, and dust can build up on the stovetop, leaving greasy residue behind.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
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Verb
With a bald noggin and spattered in white goo, Stone looks otherworldly while defending her humanity.
—Brian Truitt, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Many of us thought that the image of crying, blood-spattered 6 and 7 year olds, marching-in-train across a school parking lot would finally convince America’s gun owners to concede to meaningful gun reform.
—K. Ward Cummings, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
Noun
According to the Times, blood stains and spatter were found in her home following her disappearance.
—Liam Quinn, PEOPLE, 2 Jan. 2026
Grease spatters, spills, overflowing pots, and dust can build up on the stovetop, leaving greasy residue behind.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spatter
Verb
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That epic spinoff lasted five seasons and 99 episodes and concluded with the ancient city splashing down in the Pacific Ocean, just a few miles off the California coast.—
Scott Snowden,
Space.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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These statement-making lines bring instant energy to a space, whether they’re splashed across walls or woven into textiles.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Along the way, small pools of water pocked the road, and mud splattered up from Brown Beauty’s forelegs against her sides and against Revere’s boots and buckskin pants.—
Kostya Kennedy,
Time,
16 Feb. 2026
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Despite the ceaseless attention on Nancy’s house, multiple delivery drivers—flowers, pizza, Amazon—have been able to walk right up to the same front stoop that law enforcement found drops of Nancy’s blood splattered on in recent days.—
Kase Wickman,
Vanity Fair,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Turn them over; repeat brushing with olive oil and sprinkling seasonings.—
Faye Levy,
Oc Register,
11 Feb. 2026
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Ever, a classic americano with Better Buzz’s signature creamy vanilla, finished with strawberry rose cold foam, beautiful rose petals and a sprinkling of sugar.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Tiny beads of blood had seeped out and dried into tiny specks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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Here indeed was a dense speck of wilderness under preserve.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The Nuggets of three seasons ago finished guests off without a shred of mercy.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
11 Feb. 2026
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There is not a shred of doubt that the center is used to peddle the influence of Iran’s political Islam.—
Benjamin Weinthal,
FOXNews.com,
5 Feb. 2026
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The novel is famously austere, with mere glimmers of physical intimacy.—
Emily Zemler,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Feb. 2026
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Some believe the ouster of strongman leader Nicolás Maduro offers a glimmer of hope for rebuilding institutions and guaranteeing citizens’ rights.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Fans are buzzing about an Act III album release date, every potential hint will be fully examined—and that includes her nails!—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
17 Feb. 2026
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Their hardware not only adds a hint of shine to the monochromatic outfit but also keeps the outfit fresh and unexpected.—
Shelby Comroe,
InStyle,
17 Feb. 2026
Noun
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With the margarita, that little bit of extra kick creates a perfect pairing.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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Olive salad adds punchy, bold flavor while chewy bits of salami add smoky, savory notes to each bite.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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“Spatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spatter. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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