spattered 1 of 2

adjective

as in flecked

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spattered

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verb

past tense of spatter
1
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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2
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
Verb
Crime scene technicians called in to help execute a search warrant reported observing blood spattered all over Mao’s bedroom, and a machete and two dumbbells stained with blood. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 June 2026 Every few takes, a crew member sprays him down with a mixture of water and fake blood, careful not to damage his custom Fender Stratocaster, which is already spattered with its own red mess. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 June 2026 In front of the memorial, a small gray cat sits in the rain before wandering to the front door of the gray and white home, curling near the entrance where blood had been spattered just weeks earlier. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 10 May 2026 In the den, blood was found spattered on the walls and computer desk. — 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 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spattered
  1. flecked
  2. splashed
  3. splattered
  4. stained
  5. marked
  6. dyed
  7. discolored
  8. dotted
Adjective
  • In the center, a cluster of tortellini lounged in a pool of truffle-flecked butter sauce.
    — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 July 2026
  • Take a ferry to Balos Lagoon and wade in its shallow waters, or explore Falassarna’s pink-flecked sands.
    — Skyli Alvarez, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 July 2026
Definition of flecked
Verb
  • Adidas reportedly spent $67 million on its hero film, Backyard Legends, while Nike also splashed heavily on talent — Kim Kardashian, Kylian Mbappé, Central Cee, and LeBron James, among others — for its competing short, Rip the Script.
    — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026
  • The booster successfully came back down to Earth and splashed down in the Gulf as planned and all six of Starship's engines powered it into successful orbital insertion.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 July 2026
Definition of splashed
Verb
  • Overnight, a nurse aide walked into their room and saw blood splattered on the floor, walls, and ceiling, according to a grand jury transcript.
    — Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026
  • Vandals splattered paint over the portrait in early February, and larger swaths of black and green paint appeared in March.
    — Lila Hempel-Edgers, Chicago Tribune, 10 July 2026
Definition of splattered
Adjective
  • Everything from the casting (male dancers, internet faves, and very few actual models) to the scenery (a 191-year-old venue with plenty of stained glass) to the ambiance (candlelit, with lots of bows and florals) embodied the brand's quintessential mix of romance, community, and nostalgia.
    — Madeline Hirsch, InStyle, 26 June 2026
  • Spread the mixture on the stained area; leave it for 15 minutes before wiping it away with a microfiber cloth.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 19 June 2026
Definition of stained
Adjective
  • Cedar Lake police officers on patrol observed a marked Cedar Lake Police Department squad car being driven without its headlights on, according to a release from the sheriff’s department.
    — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 11 July 2026
  • The incident drew a heavy law enforcement presence to the hotel, with around 20 marked and unmarked law enforcement vehicles surrounding the perimeter, The Commercial Appeal reported.
    — Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 10 July 2026
Definition of marked
Adjective
  • 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
Definition of dyed
Adjective
  • Furniture stains and splotches are the last thing anyone wants to think about when curating the perfect domestic space, but there’s nothing remotely enjoyable about discolored blobs on furniture.
    — Bridget Reed Morawski, Architectural Digest, 17 July 2026
  • Remove discolored leaves to fend off fungal disease.
    — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 27 June 2026
Definition of discolored
Adjective
  • But what is clear is that challenges remain ahead for Erik Spoelstra’s team even after Giannis Antetokounmpo signs Monday on that dotted line.
    — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026
  • The dotted floral design adds a subtle pattern without feeling too bold, and matching shams are available to complete the look.
    — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
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