as in splashes
a very small amount
a spatter of praise for her work was mixed in with quite a lot of criticism
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as in splatters
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 spatters
Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Don't forget to wipe down the outside of your oven door to remove any spatters.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
According to the Los Angeles Times, there are now around 100 sheriff’s detectives that have been assigned to assist on the case, which took a harrowing turn as blood spatters were reportedly discovered at the scene.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
Her baseball uniform and hat were given the Halloween treatment with blood spatters on her shirt and face.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The mural depicted a judge in a traditional white wig and black robe striking a protester with his gavel as the protester’s sign is marked with Banksy’s signature blood spatters.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Among the 200 photos released by the MPD, spatters of blood stained the interior walls and floors as the lasting marks of a horrific confrontation.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
Noun
Cover food when cooking to keep spatters to a minimum.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 May 2026
Don't forget to wipe down the outside of your oven door to remove any spatters.
—Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026
According to the Los Angeles Times, there are now around 100 sheriff’s detectives that have been assigned to assist on the case, which took a harrowing turn as blood spatters were reportedly discovered at the scene.
—Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
Her baseball uniform and hat were given the Halloween treatment with blood spatters on her shirt and face.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025
The mural depicted a judge in a traditional white wig and black robe striking a protester with his gavel as the protester’s sign is marked with Banksy’s signature blood spatters.
—Rebecca Schneid, Time, 10 Sep. 2025
Among the 200 photos released by the MPD, spatters of blood stained the interior walls and floors as the lasting marks of a horrific confrontation.
—Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025
Verb
Abbott’s blood spatters all over Nile’s face, which looks almost jubilant in the act.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spatters
Noun
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Many of the paintings include a portrait of a Pullman porter or a maid surrounded by splashes of color and fragments of archival documents — newspaper clippings, timesheets, employee records.—
Nina Metz,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2026
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Get into the habit of cleaning up splashes and spilled liquids promptly to prevent them from absorbing into the surface, and avoid drenching the floor with excessive amounts of water when cleaning.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 June 2026
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Quick hits • Orlando Science Center hosts Mess Fest, which splatters knowledge and physics with paint, foam explosions and more.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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But searing also often results in oil that splatters all over the stovetop (and sometimes the surrounding counters, floor, appliances…and the cook).—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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Flash frames, scratches and specks of dust pop up randomly on the screen.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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This looks like tiny black or reddish-brown specks that resemble coffee grounds.—
Emily Hayes,
Martha Stewart,
9 June 2026
Noun
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
12 June 2026
Noun
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This cool pearl blonde glimmers against a buttery backdrop for a sparkling champagne effect.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
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Still, there are some glimmers of hope.—
Jonathan Lambert,
NPR,
13 June 2026
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These touches set the sandals apart from their plainer counterparts.—
Mariana Zapata,
Travel + Leisure,
15 June 2026
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Enhance a deep brown base by layering it with subtle touches of toffee and caramel.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
13 June 2026
Noun
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Champagne for the adults and apple juice for the littles.—
Hedy Phillips,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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Adults might opt for spa treatments and relaxing in an above-water cabin but littles can spend the day snorkeling or heading of to supervised activities on the resort.—
Kaitlyn McInnis,
Forbes.com,
25 May 2026
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The pieces are machine washable — a practical necessity for unavoidable spills and stains in the kitchen — and the cloth bits are made from 100 percent cotton.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
18 June 2026
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Irregular, edges catch oil differently, crisping into jagged, craggly bits while softer interior pockets hold onto dressing, broth, or sauce—the kind of varied texture that makes each bite its own.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
18 June 2026
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“Spatters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spatters. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.
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