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
Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Add a splash of sparkling wine for a boozy touch.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
The giant rocket took off from South Texas, and its upper stage, or ship, splashed down on target in the Indian Ocean a little more than an hour later.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
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Noun
Peonies are among the most beautiful flowers in your garden, providing a splash of vibrant color with their delicate blooms.
—Helena Madden, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
Add a splash of sparkling wine for a boozy touch.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 29 May 2026
Verb
Avoid splashing frantically in fear.
—Laylan Connelly, Oc Register, 30 May 2026
The giant rocket took off from South Texas, and its upper stage, or ship, splashed down on target in the Indian Ocean a little more than an hour later.
—Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splash
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This one is extra delicious served chilled with just a sprinkling of sea salt.—
Joanna Sciarrino,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 May 2026
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Sprinkle with salt and pepper and a sprinkling of about 1/4 of the battuto plus a small drizzle of olive oil.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
25 May 2026
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Officials had announced Monday morning that the risk of a BLEVE, or boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion, had been eliminated after crews sprayed more than 9 million gallons of water onto the tank.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
27 May 2026
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Fire officials said Tuesday morning the temperature of the overheated tank with 7,000 gallons of volatile, flammable methyl methacrylate remained stable overnight at 92 degrees as firefighters removed a ground hose that had been spraying water over the tank since Friday.—
Nathaniel Percy,
Oc Register,
26 May 2026
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Lovebugs — the annoying, gooey black insects that splatter on your car’s windshield and grille while in an amorous embrace — have returned in mass numbers this month after recent concerns by experts that the bugs may have been headed for extinction.—
Martin E. Comas,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 May 2026
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The money sets the stage for a potentially lopsided battle of opposing world views splattered across social media platforms and print mailers or expressed at doorsteps, as the campaigns seek to compel the citizenry to vote in the June primary.—
Jennifer Van Grove,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 May 2026
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The event welcomed denim designers, product and wash developers as well as brand executives for a first look at the vintage garments.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
27 May 2026
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Don’t twist or wiggle it and follow up by washing the area with soap and clean water.—
Helen Carefoot,
Flow Space,
27 May 2026
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Nude Miami ownership did not address the bubbling price issues, but did speak of their place in Miami’s retail grocery scene.—
Madeleine Marr,
Miami Herald,
28 May 2026
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Accredited market attendees look set to get a first look at stories bubbling in the brains of some of the most exciting creators in contemporary genre filmmaking.—
Jennie Punter,
Variety,
28 May 2026
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In South Korea, the naphtha shortage has already begun rippling through the petrochemical supply chain.—
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CNBC,
26 May 2026
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Given Indonesia’s role as a major commodities exporter, the new rules likely will ripple across international supply chains.—
Edna Tarigan,
Fortune,
26 May 2026
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Shahzad removed Mehidy Hasan Miraz for 19 to give Pakistan a glimmer of hope to get back into the game.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
18 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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It's billed as more than an e-reader, with full-fat Android 15 on board, as well as a bit of AI functionality sprinkled on top, and the ability to capture ideas instantly.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 May 2026
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New York’s batting order is sprinkled with All-Stars — led by three-time MVP Aaron Judge.—
Jaylon Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
25 May 2026
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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 2 Jun. 2026.
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