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
Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Grease spatters, spills, overflowing pots, and dust can build up on the stovetop, leaving greasy residue behind.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
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
Noun
Steam Clean Your Microwave Trying to scrub off cold food spatters is a common microwave cleaning mistake.
—Gemma Johnstone, The Spruce, 10 Jan. 2026
Grease spatters, spills, overflowing pots, and dust can build up on the stovetop, leaving greasy residue behind.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 Nov. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spatters
Noun
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Designed for high-performance durability, the IP65 water-resistant frames are crafted from lightweight TR90 material, ensuring a pressure-free fit that can withstand sweat and splashes.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Jan. 2026
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Stanley 12-Ounce Stay-Hot Camp Mug A secure, press-to-fit lid ensures that this mug locks in your drink’s temperature and prevents splashes simultaneously.—
Jamie Allison Sanders,
PEOPLE,
6 Jan. 2026
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If that weren’t enough, Kevin’s bully older brother Buzz goes to call 911 and sets off yet another trap that lets loose an active chainsaw that cuts off the arms of his younger brother (played by Bowen Yang) and splatters blood on everyone’s faces.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
21 Dec. 2025
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Microcalcifications appear as white specks and may indicate cancer in some cases.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
3 Jan. 2026
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There were also no visible specks of spices.—
Eddie Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
12 Dec. 2025
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,
5 Dec. 2025
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From there, the glimmers of a more peaceful existence — one fueled by expression, not recklessness — give Lidia hope.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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This year, there were glimmers of affordability, with some states like Florida, Texas, and California seeing average home prices decline in 2025 from their peaks.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
26 Dec. 2025
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The rooms Rooms in the Contemporary’s main tower were recently refurbished to feature touches from Disney’s The Incredibles franchise, which reflects the hotel’s midcentury theme.—
Valerie Marino,
Condé Nast Traveler,
9 Jan. 2026
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Yet these touches are never extreme or imaginative or entertaining enough to match, say, the wild ride that was The Hunting Wives.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
8 Jan. 2026
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More than half of littles were developmentally ready for kindergarten.—
Teri Sforza,
Oc Register,
4 Jan. 2026
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Help littles understand the concept of gratitude and paying it forward in a fun way.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
25 Dec. 2025
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Beyond the gong, other bits of prop comedy give them cover to dive into more controversial topics.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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The live show — featuring a famed blue-skinned, apparently bald and mostly silent trio — will feature classic Blue Man Group routines plus new bits that will be exclusive to the Orlando production.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Spatters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spatters. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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