spattered 1 of 2

past tense of spatter
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as in splashed
to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets a passing car spattered mud on her clothes

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as in splattered
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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spattered

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adjective

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Recent Examples of spattered
Adjective
The 17-year-old joins a steady stream of fighters on mats spattered with sweat, blood and occasional tears to spar under the watchful eye of Mansouri, a former professional MMA fighter who founded the space in 2020. Will Carless, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spattered
Verb
  • There is also a desire for infamy and to have their names and faces splashed across the internet and newspapers for a spurt of violence.
    Eric Levenson, CNN Money, 7 Sep. 2025
  • There were strikes, big moves and, fundamentally, hundreds of millions of pounds splashed by clubs across the English top flight.
    The Athletic UK Staff, New York Times, 6 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • In front of a large crowd, Bland swooped, gathered the ball and splattered the stumps with his throw from 12 attempts out of 15.
    James Wallace, New York Times, 5 Sep. 2025
  • Dressed in their underwear, the two boys are then moved into the family’s kitchen, which is splattered with blood stains.
    Oren Liebermann, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • For an eco-friendly option, check out EcoBirdy, a kids’ furniture company that creates its wares out of ecothylene—a patented material made from upcycled plastic toys that lends each piece a flecked pattern.
    Leonora Epstein, Architectural Digest, 4 Sep. 2025
  • Drizzle this herb-flecked dressing over greens, roasted or grilled veggies, and grain salads.
    Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • Dip a microfiber cloth in the solution and saturate the stained area.
    Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2025
  • Hold the stained fabric taut and let the water flow from the back of the shirt to the front, allowing the water to push the stain away from the fabric rather than through it.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
  • The Extra Value move comes just weeks after McDonald's reported a 2.5% increase in U.S. same-store sales from April 1 to June 31, a marked improvement from the fast food chain's first quarter, which saw U.S. sales fall 3.6% – McDonald's most significant decline since the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
    Mike Snider, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2025
  • The wind industry is reeling from the recent decisions, a marked change from a few years ago when the growing demand for electricity spurred a surge in announcements for new wind projects.
    Lauren Sommer, NPR, 31 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Some materials are tougher than others, but even stone will scratch or become discolored from harsh cleaners.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025
  • But even with the most enthusiastic upcycling, so much fast fashion cannot be repurposed—discolored or torn polyester, or soiled underwear.
    Charlie Campbell, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Prospects seem good that someone will sign on the dotted line during or soon after the Toronto event.
    Julie Hinds, Freep.com, 3 Sep. 2025
  • Meanwhile, at Copenhagen Fashion Week in August, show-goers seemed to favor the print above the usual suspects — florals, stripes and leopard spots — with several completing their looks with dotted neck ties, windbreakers, blazers, bloomer shorts or bandanas.
    Natalie Hammond, CNN Money, 25 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Look for fine webbing and speckled or stippled leaves, which are signs of their presence, says Harvell.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025

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“Spattered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spattered. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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