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
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
19 June 2026
From Miami to Monaco, these 37 innovative hotel bars are shaking up stellar cocktails with a splash of outstanding service.
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Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
People in the Loews hotel pool kindly splashed a couple of them with water upon their request.
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Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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According to Givaudan perfumer Gwen Gonzalez, peach first made a splash in Guerlain’s legendary Mitsouko, which hit the market in 1919.
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Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
19 June 2026
From Miami to Monaco, these 37 innovative hotel bars are shaking up stellar cocktails with a splash of outstanding service.
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Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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Vintage mirrors can be used as decorative surfaces, splashing light around a room.
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Michelle Mastro,
The Spruce,
20 June 2026
People in the Loews hotel pool kindly splashed a couple of them with water upon their request.
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Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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However, even though overhead watering, sprinkling, and misting can cause plant disease, during prolonged high temperatures, a humid environment probably outweighs the risk of plant disease.
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The team has a real sense of unity, as well as a sprinkling of class led by experienced defender Achraf Hakimi.
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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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There’s something so heartbreaking about a refreshing dramedy series like AppleTV+'s Shrinkingthat can give you a glimmer of hope about getting help and speaking to someone to process your thoughts – in this case, a therapist.
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After the game, with the glimmer of tears in their eyes, the New Yorker editor David Remnick and Vinson Cunningham celebrated the win, and were joined by Louisa Thomas, who managed a bit more equanimity.
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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 26 Jun. 2026.
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