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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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Recent Examples of spattered
Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 54, who has gone by many other names in a criminal career spattered with financial grifts, was accused of posing as a bogus investor claiming rights to the historic landmark that draws more than half a million visitors a year.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2025
Laptop screens get spattered, smeared, dusty, and dirty from frequent use.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
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
Adjective
The floor spattered with reddish vomit.
—Zuzana Říhová, Literary Hub, 26 Sep. 2025
Lisa Jeanine Findley, 54, who has gone by many other names in a criminal career spattered with financial grifts, was accused of posing as a bogus investor claiming rights to the historic landmark that draws more than half a million visitors a year.
—Jon Schuppe, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2025
Laptop screens get spattered, smeared, dusty, and dirty from frequent use.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 9 Sep. 2025
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
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DeKalb County, where Mentone and the neighboring town of Fort Payne are located, is also home to a national preserve and two state parks, each of which provides ample opportunities to see impressive color splashed over sweeping mountain vistas.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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With bigger bucks being splashed around, 2022 marked the arrival of Four Seasons Nashville, the city’s first international five-star luxury brand.—
Leena Tailor,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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One of Kirkley’s bullets grazed Faulkner’s chest as Staton’s blood splattered onto her, the family’s wrongful death lawsuit says.—
Ryan Oehrli,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Sep. 2025
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Expect almost every room to be splattered in blood.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The gold and silver flecked branches work with any type of holiday decor and are ultra-reflective to provide the most brightness.—
Shea Simmons,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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Go with the Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Top Coat Nail Polish at under $10 for some pink iridescence or the Nails Inc Mirror Chrome Silver Served High Shine Metallic Nail Polish at $8 for a silver-flecked finish.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Wood stained baseboards may need a gentler cleaning approach, such as Murphy’s Oil Soap, to protect the finish.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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Most of the restaurant's decor is bright Coca Cola red, from stained glass lamps to old-school pinup posters, all with the Coca Cola logo.—
Endia Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Only days after Smith's speech, not far from George Mason University, in the Eastern District of Virginia, came a marked escalation.—
Carrie Johnson,
NPR,
25 Sep. 2025
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Close lid and grill until steaks are well marked, 4 to 5 minutes per side.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
25 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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However, buying organic bassinet sheets often gives you the peace of mind knowing they are unbleached, non-dyed and chemical-free.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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In a rural Louisiana farming community of 20,000 people, Meta is building a 4-million-square-foot AI data center, even as locals in Georgia grapple with a dwindling and discolored water supply following the construction of a similar facility that began in 2018.—
Sam Gillette,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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Some discolored areas on the bones that were not charred may have been blackened by smoke exposure, according to the study.—
Mindy Weisberger,
CNN Money,
15 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Examples include dotted prints, the flat-thong sandal and the color yellow.—
Chloe Veltman,
NPR,
4 Oct. 2025
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However, satellite and supporting video filmed from a high rise on Al Rashid, a major road that runs through Gaza, shows tent camps remain dotted along the coastal road south of Gaza's port.—
Camilla Alcini,
ABC News,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Spattered.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spattered. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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