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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
I’ll-go-to-the-bathroom-splash-some-water-onto-my-face-and-return-to-find-him-gone quickly then. Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 Upgrade your Bourbon Strawberry Smash with a capful of strawberry vinegar, or turn our Classic Peach Iced Tea into a mocktail with a splash of peach vinegar. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
Verb
Additionally, the Galaxy Watch Ultra 2 improves on its predecessor with an IP69K rating for dust and splash endurance, and a new EN13319 certification for diving. Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 26 July 2026 In this photo shared on Meghan’s Instagram, Harry is seen splashing in the waves with Archie and Lilibet as the family soaked up the sun by the shore. Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for splash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splash
Noun
  • Navy cat-eye polish sparkles under 3D seashell ridges and a sprinkling of pearls.
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 22 July 2026
  • Try serving with a dollop of sour cream and a generous sprinkling of powdered sugar.
    Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 21 July 2026
Verb
  • As officers worked to disperse traffic, prosecutors allege Stacer sprayed the officers' vehicle with a fire extinguisher.
    Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Despite his manic efforts to smash and spray them out of existence, the ever-multiplying cockroaches eventually overwhelm him.
    Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Butter splatters all over the roof of the microwave, and chocolate seizes up.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
  • An unusually silent home, a room splattered with blood and an open window missing its screen.
    Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • The warning was to never wash her hands while wearing the ring, because the eye could wash away.
    Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 3 Aug. 2026
  • In response, temporary chemical toilets and hand-washing stations were installed, the department said.
    Noah Haggerty, Los Angeles Times, 2 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling and aromatic.
    Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026
  • Criticism also bubbled up in Washington, much along party lines.
    Paul Wiseman, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Before long, the neighborhood became a proving ground and creative hub for an eclectic music scene whose influence continues to ripple through Atlanta today.
    AJ Willingham, AJC.com, 29 July 2026
  • Getty Images The aftermath of OpenAI’s Hugging Face breach continues to ripple throughout the tech ecosystem.
    Tim Keary, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Noun
  • Within the court’s 28-page ruling was another glimmer of hope for descendants who were disappointed by the 2025 laws.
    Julia Buckley, CNN Money, 29 July 2026
  • But take a closer look and the report actually provides glimmers of hope.
    TerDawn DeBoe, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
Verb
  • For a glossy, sparkly finish, brush the edges of the pastry with egg wash and sprinkle all over with Turbinado sugar before baking.
    Torie Cox, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2026
  • One of the surprises aboard Beyond was the enviable art sprinkled throughout every nook and cranny.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026

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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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