spatters 1 of 2

plural of spatter

spatters

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spatter
1
as in sloshes
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 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
Noun
Casseroles that bubble over and onto the racks and the holiday turkey that spatters grease all over the inside of your oven can make the need for cleaning more urgent. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 21 Aug. 2026 Don’t forget to wipe down the outside of your oven door to remove any spatters. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 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
  • The company has built a reputation in the investment world for backing companies that have made big splashes, including Uber, Waymo and Discord.
    Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
  • As a result, the phone is only IP55 rated—safe from splashes but not full submersion.
    Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Butter splatters all over the roof of the microwave, and chocolate seizes up.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
  • 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
Noun
  • Calcium shows up as bright white specks on the coronary artery images.
    Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Pulse a few times, until crumbs range in size from specks to peas.
    Leah Eskin, Midwest Living, 14 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • 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
  • There are glimmers of success in almost every advanced country, including the United States, at agencies such as the Internal Revenue Service, which has finally begun to modernize its woefully out-of-date technology.
    Jennifer Pahlka, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026
  • But take a closer look and the report actually provides glimmers of hope.
    TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Noun
  • The 6-foot, 220-pound North Carolina product gained 737 yards from scrimmage and had five touchdowns in 156 touches — 124 rushes and 32 receptions.
    Joaquin Ruiz, Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Some setups are coordinated down to the colors and the finest decorative touches.
    Ira Gorawara, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Miami is about a two-hour drive from Jupiter, where Haydon has four littles to keep her company — Donald III, 17; Tristan, 14; Spencer, 13; and Chloe, 12.
    Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026
  • This version for the littles is praised for all the same reasons as the standard one.
    Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • The track, which blends smooth R&B vocals with contemporary pop production, came almost a decade after bits of the song first leaked on social media.
    Caché McClay, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Lechter selected the best bits and organized them into six lessons spread over 10 chapters.
    Christopher Cox, Vanity Fair, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Spatters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spatters. Accessed 30 Aug. 2026.

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