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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
Don't forget to wipe down the outside of your oven door to remove any spatters.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spatters
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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.
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For outdoor use, the D2 Pro adds 270mm of ground clearance, IP65 protection against dust, mud, and water splashes, and a carbon steel frame for everyday durability.
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Quick hits • Orlando Science Center hosts Mess Fest, which splatters knowledge and physics with paint, foam explosions and more.
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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).
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One released a chaff cascade—hell’s own monsoon manifesting as specks of light, sound, and EM pulses falling through the hanging garden.
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Kansas City isn't much of a pedestrian city, but now, blue and green specks of fans dot the sidewalks, like wildflowers poking through a crack in the pavement.
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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.
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Despite a few glimmers of good feeling, today's fierce political divisions have redefined a milestone that has often been marked by unity and optimism, at least for a moment.
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There are glimmers in her eyes, pleasant memories quietly unfurling.
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Since then, it’s been thoughtfully renovated to combine elements of Lake Tahoe’s Nordic Alpine aesthetic with contemporary lake-house touches.
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Custom Paul Smith deck chairs are positioned on the waterfront, a collection of board games offers a respite from the sun, and other witty, Paul Smith touches are sprinkled throughout the property.
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Even the littles help out with age-appropriate tasks.
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Champagne for the adults and apple juice for the littles.
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Add shortening and continue cutting in until flour is pale yellow and resembles coarse cornmeal with butter bits no larger than small peas.
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The Spanish architect Marina Otero Verzier highlights efforts to preserve the entire island nation of Tuvalu as a series of digital bits.
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“Spatters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spatters. Accessed 30 Jun. 2026.
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