Synonyms of spitting

spitting 1 of 2

adjective

as in sprinkling

Related Words

• sprinkling
• drizzling
• drippy
• pouring
• misty
• drizzly
• mizzly
• precipitating
• rainy
• wet
• stormy

Dissimilar Words

• dry

spitting

2 of 2

verb

present participle of spit

as in stabbing

to penetrate or hold (something) with a pointed object

according to the propaganda put out by the war ministry, enemy soldiers were spitting innocent babies on bayonets

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stabbing
• jabbing
• picking
• puncturing
• piercing
• sticking
• pecking
• spiking
• poking
• spearing
• punching
• harpooning
• impaling
• slicing
• lancing
• transfixing
• skewering
• running through
• pinking
• goring
• transpiercing
• perforating
• cutting
• riddling
• spindling
• thrusting
• bayoneting
• pricking
• knifing
• piking
• pinpricking
• pronging
• quilling
• gimleting
• dirking
• poniarding

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spitting

Verb

Neutrons are unstable when they’re not bound in nuclei, spontaneously spitting out lighter particles in about 15 minutes to become the slightly lighter proton. — Cara Giovanetti, The Conversation, 25 Sep. 2026

Of course, Nicole made her presence felt in other ways as well, including spitting water into Jeremiah’s face and projectile vomiting all over the tribe camp. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 24 Sep. 2026

This is a model spitting out something that goes against tradition. — Eno Sarris, New York Times, 10 Sep. 2026

All, though, are generally tasked with spitting out algorithmic data that help inform a head coach’s decision-making around fourth downs, two-point conversions, timeouts and beyond. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Sep. 2026

Oprah sported a Lululemon version during a hiking trip in Australia earlier this year, but this spitting-image pick is a fraction of the price. — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026

Napier’s fate was effectively sealed in 2025 when defensive tackle Brendan Bett was penalized and ejected for spitting on a USF player, igniting the Bulls’ game-winning drive. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026

That’s the point when the software begins responding to real-world inputs and spitting out responses. — Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026

The team could use another forward as Luis Suarez is suspended for all six Leagues Cup games as the penalty for spitting on a Seattle Sounders official during last year’s tournament final. — Michelle Kaufman august 7, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

Phrases Containing spitting

• spitting image