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
Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Stir in a splash of sherry vinegar, cook for another minute, then slowly stir in chicken broth, scraping up any pan drippings that have gathered along the surface of the skillet.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The hot water splashed on the inside of my left forearm and onto my chest.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
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Noun
Her makeup included timeless elements from her bold brows and lined eyes to the splash of color that was added with her bold crimson lip.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 3 Nov. 2025
Stir in a splash of sherry vinegar, cook for another minute, then slowly stir in chicken broth, scraping up any pan drippings that have gathered along the surface of the skillet.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Nov. 2025
Verb
Images of Tilly on her social media handles were splashed across major news outlets all over the world.
—Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 7 Nov. 2025
The hot water splashed on the inside of my left forearm and onto my chest.
—Literary Hub, 6 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splash
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And indeed, the archival record shows Madrid returning again and again to trade-and-mission policies (with a sprinkling of missionary work aimed at establishing and consolidating influence) rather than grand amphibious invasion and continental conquest.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
29 Oct. 2025
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The theme of the 2025 NFL season’s Week 8 was gnarly blowouts from pre-game favorites, with a sprinkling of shock results.—
Ben Morse,
CNN Money,
29 Oct. 2025
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In a Facebook post, officials said a security camera recorded the man spraying the dogs in their faces while they were secured in their yard.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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After spraying just one time, the standout aspect of this product was without a doubt its distinct, refreshing smell.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
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Air frying is healthier, faster, and doesn't splatter grease all over your kitchen.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Nov. 2025
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The image of the delicate pink suit splattered with blood is one of the most haunting juxtapositions in modern history.—
Bethy Squires,
Vulture,
1 Nov. 2025
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Employees unable to properly wash their hands and food storage units that can’t keep the hot food hot or the cold food cold got a West Miami-Dade bakery in hot water with state inspectors.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
7 Nov. 2025
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After assisting a customer, an employee put on gloves and scooped ice from the ice machine without washing their hands.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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The perfectly transparent water looks light turquoise and is completely free of plants because roots can’t take hold in the bubbling flow.—
Aaron Randolph,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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The market’s internal weakness bubbled to the surface slightly on Tuesday.—
Sarah Min,
CNBC,
4 Nov. 2025
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The program’s effects ripple through grocery aisles and beyond, said Lindsey Haynes-Maslow, a health policy researcher at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.—
JOSÉ LUIS VILLEGAS,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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When habitats sit close together, a single weak link can ripple across bird routes, pollinator paths, and seed banks.—
William Jones,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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These numbers, up from 2024’s estimate of six to eight total individuals, reflect a glimmer of hope in what has otherwise been a tragic tale of decline.—
Ryan Green,
Scientific American,
6 Nov. 2025
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While some see a glimmer of hope in this moment, others are skeptical.—
Dave Smith,
Fortune,
30 Oct. 2025
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Others, like Havaizinho, were sprinkled with rustic beach huts selling sugarcane juice and beer, along with vendors renting umbrellas and chairs.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Their twist on candy cane ice cream is refreshing, a little punchy, and sprinkled with peppermint candy for a little festive flair.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 20 Nov. 2025.
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