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
Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
The global entertainment industry has taken note of the appeal of and appetite for African cinema at a time when the likes of Afrobeats have made a splash on the global music scene.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The booster successfully came back down to Earth and splashed down in the Gulf as planned and all six of Starship's engines powered it into successful orbital insertion.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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Noun
Pineapple-Ginger Punch is a kids’ favorite that doubles as a cocktail with just a splash of rum or vodka, while Prickly Pear Margarita has a nice sweet-tart flavor to which slices of fresh ginger add some spice.
—Kelsey Ogletree, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2026
The global entertainment industry has taken note of the appeal of and appetite for African cinema at a time when the likes of Afrobeats have made a splash on the global music scene.
—Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Verb
Kreischer and his crew take over the beach, stomping on the Carolina Panthers’ sand castle, cutting the line of the Falcons’ kite and splashing the Detroit Lions, Vikings and Packers with the wake of a jet ski.
—Jayna Bardahl, New York Times, 15 May 2026
The booster successfully came back down to Earth and splashed down in the Gulf as planned and all six of Starship's engines powered it into successful orbital insertion.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splash
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There’s also a sprinkling of business travelers and Cairo residents meeting friends at the restaurants.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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For balanced nutrition, combining both, like sprinkling almonds on oatmeal, offers the best of both worlds.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
12 May 2026
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Video obtained by The Associated Press showed passengers on the tarmac donning similar suits and being sprayed down with disinfectant.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
11 May 2026
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Maybe only spray around the perimeter of your house for ant problems.—
Sheryl De Vore,
Chicago Tribune,
11 May 2026
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The sidewalk and the building’s concrete barrier were left splattered with blood.—
Deborah Vankin,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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My husband splattered some chili oil on his new shirt, and this did the trick.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
5 May 2026
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The next night after the stabbing, an employee at the gas station, who did not witness the incident, told the Daily News that five men appeared to be living in the weed truck — and had been doing so for about 6 months — and most mornings would offer to wash cars being serviced at nearby auto shops.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
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Finally, Altmann reminded people to wash their hands well after outdoor activities or cleaning storage areas.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
13 May 2026
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In both competitive partisan races and in Democrat-on-Democrat contests, analysts say frustration about the economy is bubbling up from voters.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
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Reduce heat to 350° and continue to bake until filling is actively bubbling through the center and biscuits are deep golden brown, 50–65 minutes more.—
Claire Saffitz,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 May 2026
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The prices that businesses are paying for goods have risen sharply, according to data released Wednesday, the latest data point showing that knock-on effects from the Iran war are rapidly rippling across the economy.—
Steve Kopack,
NBC news,
13 May 2026
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Instability in several of the world’s most important energy suppliers illustrates how quickly geopolitical crises can ripple through global markets.—
Yu Jie,
Time,
13 May 2026
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But ultimately, what should fans take from the moving yet sorrowful final chapter, which is punctuated with a glimmer of hope and possibly the breath of life for its central characters?—
Hunter Ingram,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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While math achievement saw a rebound after the pandemic, reading continued to decline through 2024, with 2025 offering glimmers of a turnaround, the report said.—
Paris Barraza,
USA Today,
14 May 2026
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Add the chicken to the pan and sprinkle with garam masala.—
Sarah Martens,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 May 2026
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If the figs aren’t perfectly ripe, sprinkle them with brown sugar and a dot of butter to help them along.—
Anna Grace Lee,
Vogue,
9 May 2026
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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 19 May. 2026.
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