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
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 19 June 2026
From Miami to Monaco, these 37 innovative hotel bars are shaking up stellar cocktails with a splash of outstanding service.
—Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
People in the Loews hotel pool kindly splashed a couple of them with water upon their request.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
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Noun
According to Givaudan perfumer Gwen Gonzalez, peach first made a splash in Guerlain’s legendary Mitsouko, which hit the market in 1919.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 19 June 2026
From Miami to Monaco, these 37 innovative hotel bars are shaking up stellar cocktails with a splash of outstanding service.
—Forbes.com, 19 June 2026
Verb
Vintage mirrors can be used as decorative surfaces, splashing light around a room.
—Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 20 June 2026
People in the Loews hotel pool kindly splashed a couple of them with water upon their request.
—Jim Barnes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 17 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splash
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However, even though overhead watering, sprinkling, and misting can cause plant disease, during prolonged high temperatures, a humid environment probably outweighs the risk of plant disease.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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The team has a real sense of unity, as well as a sprinkling of class led by experienced defender Achraf Hakimi.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
13 June 2026
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If that happens, remove the safety clip, hold the can with both hands, and prepare to spray when the bear is roughly 30 to 40 feet away.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
16 June 2026
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Aerial footage showed firefighters spraying water on several buildings that were on fire.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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One egg appears to splatter on a street sign inches from Wembanyama’s head.—
Brian Niemietz,
New York Daily News,
11 June 2026
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That’s one grand slam, rescued from splattering somebody’s nacho dip.—
Jayson Stark,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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During a phase of sleep called slow-wave, the brain’s vascular system pulses rhythmically, literally pumping cerebrospinal fluid through its innards and washing them clean.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
17 June 2026
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Dry the shelves and bins washed with soapy water, and return them to the refrigerator.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 June 2026
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Each element to get to the parade was bubbling up with Knicks energy.—
Amina Kilpatrick,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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Wednesday’s most concerning threat will roar to life in the afternoon, but some potent storms will bubble up in the morning too in parts of southern Minnesota and eastern Iowa.—
Mary Gilbert,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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Mighty Mary is a rousing story of courage, teamwork and persistence, revealing how one bold act can ripple outward to shift culture, expand possibility and open doors for generations to come.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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That means decisions made by new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh could ripple through the housing market, affecting mortgage rates, home affordability and new home construction.—
Bryan Mena,
CNN Money,
17 June 2026
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There’s something so heartbreaking about a refreshing dramedy series like AppleTV+'s Shrinkingthat can give you a glimmer of hope about getting help and speaking to someone to process your thoughts – in this case, a therapist.—
Laura Sirikul,
Forbes.com,
19 June 2026
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After the game, with the glimmer of tears in their eyes, the New Yorker editor David Remnick and Vinson Cunningham celebrated the win, and were joined by Louisa Thomas, who managed a bit more equanimity.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
14 June 2026
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There are more than 70 hits sprinkled like glitter across this tale of a pair of lovers and a cast of performers at the Moulin Rouge cabaret club.—
Scott Hocker,
TheWeek,
22 June 2026
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Custom Paul Smith deck chairs are positioned on the waterfront, a collection of board games offers a respite from the sun, and other witty, Paul Smith touches are sprinkled throughout the property.—
Jean E. Palmieri,
Footwear News,
22 June 2026
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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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