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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
I’ll-go-to-the-bathroom-splash-some-water-onto-my-face-and-return-to-find-him-gone quickly then. Literary Hub, 17 July 2026 Upgrade your Bourbon Strawberry Smash with a capful of strawberry vinegar, or turn our Classic Peach Iced Tea into a mocktail with a splash of peach vinegar. Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 July 2026
Verb
To avoid this, water your plants in the morning and direct water to the soil line to keep it from splashing up on your plant’s leaves. Lauren Landers, The Spruce, 19 July 2026 Gronkowski went splashing into the sauce, as Brady and Raising Cane’s owner Todd Graves joined the masses in celebrating one of the coolest moments to kick off Fanatics Fest. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 18 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for splash
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splash
Noun
  • Try serving with a dollop of sour cream and a generous sprinkling of powdered sugar.
    Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 21 July 2026
  • McLean and his team are working around the clock, sprinkling water on the course only in the mornings and evenings, barely enough moisture to keep the blades of grass alive.
    Gabby Herzig, New York Times, 16 July 2026
Verb
  • No blood was visible, but one area glowed after being sprayed with Bluestar.
    Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 24 July 2026
  • One award-winning work used chalk powder mixed in water sprayed a la Jackson Pollock.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • For nearly 50 years, illustrator and comic book creator Bill Sienkiewicz has burned, splattered and slashed his way across the page with his expressionist approach to visual storytelling.
    Rob Salkowitz, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Overnight, a nurse aide walked into their room and saw blood splattered on the floor, walls, and ceiling, according to a grand jury transcript.
    Jordan Rau, NPR, 19 July 2026
Verb
  • Oh, and definitely hit up Fishetarian (two minutes down the road) for a killer Dungeness crab melt and Captain Davey’s Espresso (also just two minutes down the road) for an affogato to wash it all down.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 July 2026
  • Cyclospora is a microscopic parasite that infects food that has come into contact with human feces, most commonly when produce is irrigated or washed with contaminated water.
    Savannah Peters, Fortune, 18 July 2026
Verb
  • In an alternate universe, one without the stakes and the frenzy bubbling in the distance, Skubal might have gone about things differently.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
  • That warnings from front-line salespeople took so long to bubble up to senior management, and out to stockholders, is also alarming.
    Rohan Goswami, semafor.com, 14 July 2026
Verb
  • Disability spans every age, race, culture and socioeconomic background, and investment in accessibility and inclusive programming tends to ripple outward, improving experiences for older adults, veterans, families and caregivers along the way.
    Keely Cat-Wells, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
  • On a normal day, there is little to report beyond the small earthquakes that ripple constantly around the world.
    Andrei Popoviciu, The Dial, 21 July 2026
Noun
  • Then ground broke on the I-285 express lanes, and a glimmer of light hit Cedar Island Drive.
    Doug Turnbull, AJC.com, 26 July 2026
  • Achieving mainstream stardom hasn’t stopped Cale, Jacobs and Scorsese from maintaining the glimmer of coolness decades into their careers.
    Zoe Sottile, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Verb
  • Then, sprinkling in frequent, intentional movement throughout the workday.
    Jakob Roze, Health, 23 July 2026
  • Earlier this month, Godwin kicked off the Christian Name Tour, which will run through November and take him coast to coast — with come co-headline appearances with Dylan Gossett sprinkled in during August and September.
    Josh Crutchmer, Rolling Stone, 23 July 2026

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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.

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