as in sprinkling
a very small amount
at least you have a splash of common sense—which is more than we can say for your mother
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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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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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Recent Examples of splash
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
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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Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Before the block party, gather to decorate bicycles and be splashed by the Huntersville Fire Department.
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Eva Flowe
june 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
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Don’t expect a big splash otherwise, though.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
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.
—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
25 June 2026
Verb
McKenna accustomed to the spotlight McKenna is accustomed to the spotlight, splashing on the scene by combining for 79 goals and 244 points in 133 games with Medicine Hat in the WHL.
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John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Before the block party, gather to decorate bicycles and be splashed by the Huntersville Fire Department.
—
Eva Flowe
june 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
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Use Natural Deterrents From Your Pantry To keep the rodents out of your yard for long periods, Schoenberg recommends sprinkling deterrents like hot cayenne, garlic, apple cider, peppermint, or coffee grounds around your plants and gardens.
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Peppers followed, along with a healthy sprinkling of spices.
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Just be sure to spray in the right places rather than taking a broad strokes approach.
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Follow the label instructions, and do not spray when a plant is flowering.
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One egg appears to splatter on a street sign inches from Wembanyama’s head.
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That’s one grand slam, rescued from splattering somebody’s nacho dip.
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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For example, using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fresh vegetables without washing it in between can spread bacteria.
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The bubbling reaction is the result of a chemical reaction that occurs when hydrogen peroxide comes in contact with enzymes in the mold.
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So, which one bubbles to the top of the list?
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Its influence is forecast to ripple around the planet, shifting weather patterns for months to come.
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The central installation, From the Depths of the Sea (2026), features a large photographic image of the ocean suspended on fishing lines, creating a surface that appears to ripple and shift with the viewer’s movement.
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For many, the images of international aid teams arriving and climbing through the rubble alongside them offered a glimmer of hope.
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Iserson gave fans a glimmer of hope.
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There are more than 70 hits sprinkled like glitter across this tale of a pair of lovers and a cast of performers at the Moulin Rouge cabaret club.
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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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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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