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
Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
While the over-the-top residence makes a considerable splash in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the sibling British Virgin Islands are home to some similarly spectacular spreads.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 14 May 2025
In Cottage Grove, kids should also soon be happily splashing at the Splash Pad at Highlands Park, located at 6975 Idsen Ave.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 7 May 2025
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Noun
That could allow Miami to potentially use Allocation Money to buy down Alba’s salary charge and remove his Designated Player tag within MLS roster rules, allowing the Herons to make another big splash in the summer transfer window.
—Ian Nicholas Quillen, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
While the over-the-top residence makes a considerable splash in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the sibling British Virgin Islands are home to some similarly spectacular spreads.
—Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 May 2025
Verb
While the group cheers as its members continues to splash around in the water, the scene quickly cuts to the aftermath of the ordeal.
—Natalia Senanayake, People.com, 14 May 2025
In Cottage Grove, kids should also soon be happily splashing at the Splash Pad at Highlands Park, located at 6975 Idsen Ave.
—Molly Guthrey, Twin Cities, 7 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splash
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When the daily decided to take a walk back in time to celebrate 50 years of Women’s Fashion Industries on Aug. 15, 1950, a look at the Easter Parade and fashion trends of the day was included, noting that the parade had grown from a sprinkling of 400 people to over 4 million.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
18 Apr. 2025
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Vessel’s proposal in Newtown also hit a sprinkling of public opposition, and planners voted 3-2 against the project.—
Don Stacom,
Hartford Courant,
23 Apr. 2025
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The eight-seat boat has on-board and onshore water cannons so riders can spray other boats while navigating the river channel.—
Catherine Muccigrosso,
Charlotte Observer,
20 May 2025
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Luckily, several herbicides available to spray on the invading grass can be used among ornamental plants listed on the products’ labels.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 May 2025
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My sleep was interrupted by images of the ice splattered with blood.—
Maya Silver,
Outside Online,
20 Apr. 2025
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And she’ll likely be left in the same state as Abby at the end of Episode 2, walking back to Seattle, her face splattered in blood, a look of hurt, not satisfaction, etched across her face.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2025
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Afterward, wash the cleanser off with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.4 Some people with sensitive skin find that cleansing with water in the morning is sufficient, and over-cleansing with products can irritate their skin.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
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Before washing, inspect the area for any cracks or damage and repair them as needed.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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This inflatable hot tub is designed to fit up to four people and features 120 bubbling warm jets, which can reach a temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
18 May 2025
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This cauldron of mixed ingredients quickly bubbles over, and doesn’t stop overflowing until the film’s final moments.—
Travis Bean,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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Moody’s downgrade of the U.S. government debt is rippling through Wall Street on Monday, and CNBC’s Jim Cramer said there is a crucial difference between now and the past two times a credit-rating agency cut its outlook on Uncle Sam’s bonds.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
19 May 2025
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The book, an oral history told by the artists who were there, also ripples with the vibes of SoCal, thanks especially to lifers like the Agnew Brothers (the Adolescents), Dexter Holland and Noodles (the Offspring), and Mike Ness, the founder and frontman of the enduring Social Distortion.—
Joseph Hudak,
Rolling Stone,
19 May 2025
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The Truist Championship, though, provided a glimmer of analytical hope.—
Justin Ray,
New York Times,
14 May 2025
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In the years since, Henricks and his team have taken those glimmers of potential and transformed them into a thriving organization.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
13 May 2025
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The American Salad Book, written by Maximilian De Loup, and published in 1899, includes a salad of fresh pears, peeled and sliced, sprinkled with sugar, drizzled with a maraschino or ginger syrup and served with cream.—
Anne Byrn,
Southern Living,
9 May 2025
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Only a handful of headstones are sprinkled throughout the 1-acre tract at the front of Five Points Park near Johnson C. Smith University.—
Briah Lumpkins,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2025
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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 25 May. 2025.
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