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as in splattered
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 washed
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the spilled juice splashed over the counter and onto the floor
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as in dipped
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Recent Examples of splashed
Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Instead, the kayakers watched in awe as the whales soared into the air, then splashed back into the water.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
And so the Hornets — while not accused of any wrongdoing as a team — had their names splashed around in several places in the indictment.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
According to court records, Djerf splashed gasoline on the Luna family members' bodies and throughout the house, turned on some of the kitchen stove burners and placed an empty pizza box and a rag on the stove before leaving.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Fronting the Roots, D’Angelo instead splashed around metal, reggae, and funk tunes in a set that was more interested in mapping out influences for his songwriting than revisiting any of it.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
The standout element of Portman’s look, however, was the pouffy miniskirt in varying shades of blue and pink, splashed over the delicate plumage.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Both the Super Heavy booster and the Ship upper stage splashed down successfully in the Gulf of Mexico and the Indian Ocean, respectively.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
The vehicle aced its banking maneuver, then splashed down in the Indian Ocean a little over 66 minutes after liftoff.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Adjective
The chairman claimed his words had been taken out of context, but his comments were splashed across the back of the newspapers and caused a storm of controversy.
—Matt Woosnam, New York Times, 25 Oct. 2025
Instead, the kayakers watched in awe as the whales soared into the air, then splashed back into the water.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
And so the Hornets — while not accused of any wrongdoing as a team — had their names splashed around in several places in the indictment.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 24 Oct. 2025
According to court records, Djerf splashed gasoline on the Luna family members' bodies and throughout the house, turned on some of the kitchen stove burners and placed an empty pizza box and a rag on the stove before leaving.
—Elena Santa Cruz, AZCentral.com, 18 Oct. 2025
Fronting the Roots, D’Angelo instead splashed around metal, reggae, and funk tunes in a set that was more interested in mapping out influences for his songwriting than revisiting any of it.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
The standout element of Portman’s look, however, was the pouffy miniskirt in varying shades of blue and pink, splashed over the delicate plumage.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 14 Oct. 2025
Both the Super Heavy booster and the Ship upper stage splashed down successfully in the Gulf of Mexico and the Indian Ocean, respectively.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
The vehicle aced its banking maneuver, then splashed down in the Indian Ocean a little over 66 minutes after liftoff.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 14 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashed
Verb
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The fence corners are clean, so are the ditches, and the fruit trees have been pruned and sprayed.—
Jack O'Connor,
Outdoor Life,
23 Oct. 2025
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So the little Indian doctor took off and came back with a mask and sprayed all around the room.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Installed in 1903, the statue was removed in 2017, after being splattered with paint.—
Julian Lucas,
New Yorker,
24 Oct. 2025
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Malinche’s walls, save for one made of red brick, are splattered with a mixture of adobe, clay and hay, and the ceiling is covered with panels of brown curtains hanging at different heights.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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His contribution to the Prix Marcel Duchamp comprises seven massive canvases containing surreal figures bathed in a phosphorescent green.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
27 Oct. 2025
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The resulting images, bathed in amber and violet tones, radiate a beauty that seems to exist between the living and the imagined.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
23 Oct. 2025
Verb
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It can be washed and even packed on flights.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Oct. 2025
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Towels and bedding should be washed in hot water to help sanitize them because of their heavy use.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Anticipation rippled across the stands as fans wondered how Urban's voice would sound.—
Bryan West,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Oct. 2025
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Sales of beer have dropped year-over-year, and Pew Research and other reports have shown that the youth movement away from alcohol has rippled out to all age groups.—
John Wenzel,
Denver Post,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Think a more year-round COTA, with a dash more exclusivity sprinkled in.—
Patrick Iversen,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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According to Deadline, Scorsone's eight-episode hiatus will happen consecutively as opposed to other cast members' screen time reductions that are sprinkled throughout the season.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
24 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sources say there is no offer just yet, but Blanchart, who will be making his English-language debut with the feature, bubbled to the top this week after a brief but intense search.—
Borys Kit,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
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Father was turning green-pale now, as a shadow moved across his face and beads of pearl sweat bubbled on his face.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The floor spattered with reddish vomit.—
Zuzana Říhová,
Literary Hub,
26 Sep. 2025
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Lisa Jeanine Findley, 54, who has gone by many other names in a criminal career spattered with financial grifts, was accused of posing as a bogus investor claiming rights to the historic landmark that draws more than half a million visitors a year.—
Jon Schuppe,
NBC news,
23 Sep. 2025
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“Splashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashed. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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