spattering

verb

present participle of spatter
1
as in splashing
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 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 Pineiro's left eye was punished by Price's right hooks, but Pineiro cut Price's mouth in the fifth round and Price couldn't prevent blood spattering her chest, white shirt and shorts for the rest of the bout. — ABC News, 4 Apr. 2026 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. — MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spattering
  1. splashing
  2. splattering
Verb
  • The lower heat means less oil is splashing from the sauté or frying pan and onto your countertops and cabinets.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The Dream led by as much as 42 points, with Angel Reese splashing 18 first-half points.
    — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of splashing
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  • The well-rounded vessel is ideal for batch cooking bolognese sauce, slow cooking roasts, frying chicken without splattering oil all over the stovetop, and simmering one-pot meals for a crowd (of up to seven people, according to the brand).
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • Spills, crumbs, and grease from splattering casseroles and bubbling pies can make a mess of your oven, and the oven racks aren’t spared from the turmoil.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
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“Spattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spattering. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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