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
Don’t forget to wipe down the outside of your oven door to remove any spatters. Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 11 July 2026 Grease spatters, spills, overflowing pots, and dust can build up on the stovetop, leaving greasy residue behind. Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 9 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 spill-resistant keyboard is also able to shrug off any accidental spills or water splashes that come its way.
    George Yang, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Clean both indoor and outdoor garbage cans monthly with dish soap and vinegar to remove food debris and splashes that can attract flies.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 10 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
  • Pay close attention to where leaves meet the stem, the underside of leaves, and within the petals for any movement or tiny specks.
    Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The specks of dirt on the screen, that’s a byproduct of the process that Imax projectors use to advance the frames.
    Chris Stanton, Vulture, 3 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
  • But take a closer look and the report actually provides glimmers of hope.
    TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • There were glimmers of form from Yoane Wissa (DR Congo) and Anthony Elanga (Sweden), both of whom need to hit the ground running in the coming season.
    Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • In a makeup routine, highlighter acts as a finisher, one of the final touches after everything else is blended.
    Valeriya Chupinina, Vogue, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Jacobs is the alpha male of the Packers’ offense and has absolutely no competition for touches.
    Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 16 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • This version for the littles is praised for all the same reasons as the standard one.
    Melissa Knific, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Another seems difficult from the first meeting, despite doing little to justify that impression.
    Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
Noun
  • The full-bodied physicality with which delas Alas imbues her performance turns such punishingly poignant bits into the stuff of boisterous spectacle.
    Lé Baltar, IndieWire, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The yoke-like steering features hammered aluminum bits, referencing the armor worn by medieval knights.
    Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 13 Aug. 2026

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