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as in splattering
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 spattering
Cara's golden face was covered in fresh dirt, spattering her mouth, nose, eyes, and head, with plenty more sprinkled on the concrete patio beneath her.
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MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spattering
Verb
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Guard Chelsea Gray scored eight of her 17 points in overtime, splashing two critical 3-pointers.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Other ways to stimulate the vagus nerve include cold exposure, like splashing cold water on your face or taking a brief cold shower.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
25 Sep. 2025
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Left with tons of unsold produce, the village’s angry farmers band together in protest, setting up a blockade on the city’s main road and splattering it with their wares.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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“Spattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spattering. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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