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
Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Meryl Streep may be making another splash in rock & roll music with her upcoming role as Joni Mitchell.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
Minutes later, Marwan came out of the kitchen, his apron splashed with tomato seeds and parsley.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Statement Color Islands Kitchen islands have always been a great place to add a splash of color for extra personality and design, but according to interior designer Andrea DeRosa, this is a kitchen island trend that designers are slowly starting to move away from.
—Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 5 Feb. 2026
Meryl Streep may be making another splash in rock & roll music with her upcoming role as Joni Mitchell.
—Karu F. Daniels, New York Daily News, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Pour the bleach into the water, not the other way around, to avoid splashing the bleach.
—Andy Wilcox, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Feb. 2026
Minutes later, Marwan came out of the kitchen, his apron splashed with tomato seeds and parsley.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splash
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In the last minute 30 second of cooking, add in a generous sprinkling of a melty shredded cheese (like Cheddar or Monterey Jack) and hot sauce, to taste.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
7 Feb. 2026
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Let the mixture dry completely before sprinkling.—
Ashlyn Needham,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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In addition, scores of videos and news accounts have been circulating this month showing ICE agents pepper-spraying residents or throwing them to the ground in California, Arizona, Minnesota and elsewhere.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
3 Feb. 2026
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Imagine having the gall to besmirch the name of a young mother killed for trying to speak up for her neighbors or of an ICU nurse shot in the back for trying to tend to a woman who had been pepper-sprayed in the face.—
Sasha Abramsky,
Washington Post,
2 Feb. 2026
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But searing also often results in oil that splatters all over the stovetop (and sometimes the surrounding counters, floor, appliances…and the cook).—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
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At the same time, there's enough nonsense, edging into ridiculousness, that the series might best be approached as a black action-comedy — at the end of the opening scene, the gendarmes are splattered with pieces of supermodel — or a very fancy B (maybe C) picture.—
Robert Lloyd,
Houston Chronicle,
21 Jan. 2026
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The cotton fibers also ensure durability that will hold up for years of use and will wash well.—
Rachel Trujillo,
PEOPLE,
4 Feb. 2026
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The juicer got washed, rinsed and sanitized.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
3 Feb. 2026
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Paint may not adhere well without extensive sanding and priming, which can lead to bubbling and peeling, explains designer Danielle Chiprut.—
Asia London Palomba,
The Spruce,
5 Feb. 2026
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Couples dance on the grass while chefs across the park tend bubbling pots of jambalaya and gumbo.—
Phil Thomas,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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On Tuesday, criticisms of the White House statement quickly rippled across social media.—
Megan Janetsky,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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The broadside rippled across corporate America as companies accelerated efforts to scale back or scrap DEI programs that could put them in the president’s crosshairs.—
Jessica Guynn,
USA Today,
4 Feb. 2026
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Some believe the ouster of strongman leader Nicolás Maduro offers a glimmer of hope for rebuilding institutions and guaranteeing citizens’ rights.—
CNN 9 hr ago,
CNN Money,
5 Feb. 2026
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For Palestinians on the ground, the crossing reopening would be a small glimmer of light.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC news,
31 Jan. 2026
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Brush top of crust with egg, then sprinkle remaining ⅓ cup sliced almonds over in a thin layer.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
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For powder, dampen the fabric and then sprinkle powder on each stain.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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