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Definition of splashnext
1
as in to spray
to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets rowdy teenagers splashing water at each other in the community pool

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2
as in to splatter
to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy the bus splashed us as it barrelled through the puddles

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3
as in to wash
to flow along or against water constantly splashing the wooden pilings eventually weakened them

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4
as in to bubble
to flow in a broken irregular stream the spilled juice splashed over the counter and onto the floor

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5
as in to ripple
to move with a splashing motion a baby splashing about in the tub

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Recent Examples of splash
Noun
The Larry June x Adidas Adistar Control 5 stands out with heavy splash of neon green, orange and pink invoking the rapper’s recurring orange references and overall prioritization of health. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 This year's physics prize was awarded to a research group that built the theory around — and then prototyped — a splash-free urinal. Ari Daniel, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
Humm, New York City Yet another New York titan is splashing a new spot on the Big Apple scene this fall. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026 So why did the world's most valuable company splash the cash for Hugging Face? Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 4 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for splash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splash
Noun
  • Danny Boyle adopts a similar strategy with this snazzy screen adaptation, shot through with kinetic energy, convulsive editing and a liberal sprinkling of post-punk, electro-pop and indie rock that thumbs its nose at period accuracy.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Her clothes are simple but bright, with sometimes a bit of shiny thread or a sprinkling of sequins; décolletage is a thing of the future.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • There are foam shoes and fake flowers in a foam block at the hospital; expanding, yellowing spray foam filling the holes in the wall that the landlord will not properly repair.
    Catherine G. Wagley, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • City facilities like recreation centers will be closed, but some pools and spray parks will remain open on Labor Day.
    Finch Walker, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Throughout the years, Graham was sprayed by grout on a construction site and splattered with oil while cutting timber.
    Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The ballad requires more singing and less shouting — and featured a tattooed Lee playing a white upright piano splattered and streaked with fake blood.
    Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 23 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • But behind the crisp white tablecloths, strict dress code and expensive steak dinners was a kitchen full of immigrant workers washing dishes, preparing food and keeping the restaurant running.
    Faith Karimi, CNN Money, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Now, to the handwashing shortcomings, such as a cashier handling customer’s payment, then preparing drinks and serving plates of food to customers without washing hands (cash and payment cards tend to be germ motherships).
    David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The backlash comes as anti-immigrant sentiments bubble to the surface in some parts of the country – despite the number of migrants crossing the English Channel in small boats falling to its lowest level since 2020, according to the Home Office.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Try to grab a seat around the bubbling water fountain/fire pit, order a frozen strawberry daiquiri or Blue Hawaiian, and enjoy some quality people watching.
    Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 10 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The piano part gurgles like the waters with a rippling right-hand figure in sextuplets.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Diesel fuel is used by commercial trucks and other large vehicles, and its cost could ripple into higher transportation costs for consumer goods.
    Paula Wethington, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Although the proffer glitch gave the defense what appeared to be a glimmer of hope, Long’s recording, too, was played for jurors.
    John L. Smith, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Peppered amid the challenges for 2025 were glimmers of hope through successes like Weapons ($270 million globally on a $38 million budget), while modestly budgeted reboots Freakier Friday and Final Destination Bloodlines also turned profits.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The foam men were meant to be sprinkled throughout the city near any event tied to Quebec New York 2001.
    Jesse McLaren, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Manári Taverna's skioufichta—a thick, brothy pasta dish sprinkled with cheese—is perfect with a glass of red wine, Agapi says.
    Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 13 Sep. 2026.

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