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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
The Larry June x Adidas Adistar Control 5 stands out with heavy splash of neon green, orange and pink invoking the rapper’s recurring orange references and overall prioritization of health. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 4 Sep. 2026 This year's physics prize was awarded to a research group that built the theory around — and then prototyped — a splash-free urinal. Ari Daniel, NPR, 3 Sep. 2026
Verb
Capturing the first major event of the internet age, these visuals were splashed across television and computer screens at work, home and even in schools. Chelsea Stahl, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026 Not Just for Coffee Besides splashing a spoonful (or five) into your morning coffee, there are so many other fun ways to use TJ’s new fall coffee creamer. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for splash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splash
Noun
  • Danny Boyle adopts a similar strategy with this snazzy screen adaptation, shot through with kinetic energy, convulsive editing and a liberal sprinkling of post-punk, electro-pop and indie rock that thumbs its nose at period accuracy.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Her clothes are simple but bright, with sometimes a bit of shiny thread or a sprinkling of sequins; décolletage is a thing of the future.
    Robert Lloyd, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Verb
  • For best results, spray the potent concoction onto your mid-lengths and ends after towel-drying, ease a comb through your hair to ensure uniform distribution, and only then proceed with your normal styling regimen.
    Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • At midnight Wednesday, four vector control trucks were scheduled to hit the streets in Anaheim, Costa Mesa and Garden Grove to spray a pesticide aimed at killing adult mosquitoes with West Nile virus.
    Michele Gile, CBS News, 16 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Vigilantes have covered the cameras in trash bags, splattered them with paint, and even sawed them down.
    The Week US, TheWeek, 8 Sep. 2026
  • Shirts at her booth had been splattered by grease from nearby food trucks.
    Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 7 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • The pieces can be worn separately or as a coordinated set and include the same washed trims and back patch consistent with previous Levi’s x Sacai collections.
    Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • When diners first enter the restaurant, they’re greeted by a grand, ornate handwashing bar to encourage them to wash their hands before and after dining.
    Emily Rella, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • To test that the oil is ready, dip a piece of tortilla in it; the oil should happily bubble all around it.
    ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • By 2021, #EmmysSoWhite started to bubble up for the same reason, with all acting roles in the comedy, drama and limited series categories at the Emmys going to white actors.
    Kalia Richardson, USA Today, 15 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • If families stop using benefits they are legally entitled to, such as health care, food assistance and school lunches, the states argue those effects could ripple through public health, local economies, schools and public safety.
    Gloria Pazmino, CNN Money, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Samyukta Lakshmi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Stocks tied to the AI boom slumped on Monday, but cybersecurity companies rallied, as concerns about a slowdown in artificial intelligence development rippled across Wall Street.
    Samantha Subin,Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Although the proffer glitch gave the defense what appeared to be a glimmer of hope, Long’s recording, too, was played for jurors.
    John L. Smith, Rolling Stone, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Peppered amid the challenges for 2025 were glimmers of hope through successes like Weapons ($270 million globally on a $38 million budget), while modestly budgeted reboots Freakier Friday and Final Destination Bloodlines also turned profits.
    Ryan Gajewski, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Verb
  • Spread the marinara sauce over the eggplant in an even layer, then sprinkle evenly with the panko mixture.
    Kate Williams, AJC.com, 14 Sep. 2026
  • Didier Fuentes has essentially filled in as the setup man in Suarez’s absence, with left-hander Dylan Lee also sprinkling in some appearances.
    Jesús Cano, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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