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
Tim Fang, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
In August, the city of Davis named a splash pad for Corona in a city park.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Heidi Klum continued her barely-there swimwear streak on Tuesday, splashing in the waves while wearing a micro string bikini set.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
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Noun
Witnesses reported seeing a splash before Fox disappeared, and investigators said people in the area reported seeing a shark.
—Tim Fang, CBS News, 8 Jan. 2026
In August, the city of Davis named a splash pad for Corona in a city park.
—Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Powdery mildews produce spores in spring that move to susceptible host tissue by insect or human activity, wind, or splashing raindrops.
—Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Heidi Klum continued her barely-there swimwear streak on Tuesday, splashing in the waves while wearing a micro string bikini set.
—Lara Walsh, InStyle, 31 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splash
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For balanced nutrition, combining both, like sprinkling almonds on oatmeal, offers the best of both worlds.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Be sure to finish the dish with a good sprinkling of powdered sugar.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Dec. 2025
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Then, spray the outside of your oven door with a cleaner or use soapy water to wipe it down.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
10 Jan. 2026
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Researchers are also studying ways to cool the most endangered parts of the reef, like spraying salt water into clouds to deflect sunlight.—
Susan Casey,
Travel + Leisure,
10 Jan. 2026
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The fatalities are gruesomely entertaining, the opening murder splattering the audience with such brutality that my theater howled in delight.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Hours after the shooting, the building stairwell was still splattered with blood, including a large pool of it on the second-floor landing.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Re-wash and dry the garment, using these tips to avoid re-shrinking, to prevent a residue from the conditioner from setting.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
15 Jan. 2026
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Add a small amount of a gentle liquid detergent recommended for hand-washing delicate items, such as Woolite, and swish to disperse through the water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
14 Jan. 2026
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Otherwise, plan to clean the bottom of the oven anytime a dish bubbles over.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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Nvidia has been sitting out of the market’s rally in recent months, but top names on Wall Street say the bubbling anxiety that has rocked the tech stock could be overblown.—
Pia Singh,
CNBC,
14 Jan. 2026
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As seismic waves continue to ripple throughout the NFL barely a week after the end of the regular season — the strongest of which are emanating from the Rust Belt cities in the AFC North — things are relatively calm in the Carolinas.—
Joseph Person,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Any disruption could ripple quickly through the country’s automotive and high-tech manufacturing industries.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
12 Jan. 2026
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For the first time in many years, there is a real glimmer of hope for government transparency in Florida.—
Bobby Block,
Sun Sentinel,
13 Jan. 2026
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From there, the glimmers of a more peaceful existence — one fueled by expression, not recklessness — give Lidia hope.—
Robert Abele,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Spray any tough-to-clean areas with a bit of vinegar and sprinkle with baking soda.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
8 Jan. 2026
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Flaky phyllo dough is filled with zesty harissa sauce and halloumi cheese and sprinkled with breadcrumbs and paprika for a savory bite-sized snack.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
7 Jan. 2026
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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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