Thesaurus results for SPATTERING

spattering

verb

Definition of spattering next

present participle of spatter

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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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

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The sink is prone to splashing and will wash any oil and vinegar residue away in no time.

— Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Don’t sleep on this two-pack of hummingbird feeders, which can hold up to 16 ounces of hummingbird feed each, or this popular bird bath that birds love splashing around in.

— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026