as in sprinklings
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 splatters
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 bubbles
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 splashes
Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
You’ll be thrown around in your seat, which moves in sync with the action, along with thumps in the back, splashes of water, blasts of air, smoke, and flashes of light.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Plus, the waterproof design can handle pool splashes, beach trips, and accidental spills without missing a beat.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Add a few more splashes of the reserved hot water.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Perennials are a great way to spruce up your garden and add splashes of greenery to your landscape.
—Adrienne Jordan, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
Caffeine powders, energy drink mixes and juice splashes can pile on stimulants and sugar quickly, especially when stacked together in the same drink.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Morning is generally better than evening, because any splashes have time to dry before nightfall.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Some splashes of color help enliven it too.
—Adam Williams
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 12 May 2026
How To Water Begonias The best time of day to water begonias is in the morning so any water that splashes onto the leaves can dry before the sun goes down.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
But not a man who splashes $4,000 on a new drum kit, all the money the couple have.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Trash Cans and Recycling Bins Even with a bag lining the inside of the can, residue always makes its way to the bottom or splashes up the sides.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Orion splashes down after historic journey NASA's Orion spacecraft with the Artemis II crew lands in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on Friday, April 10, 2026.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
The capsule splashes down in the Pacific.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Eddie then opens the paint can, splashes it onto the graffiti, and gets into an argument with the store security guard for making a mess in the parking lot.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Then Oliver splashes his blameless girlfriend in the face, and the three men flee, chased by a group of enraged barflies.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
The show combines nontraditional percussion, marshmallows, paint splashes, plumbing, black lights and streaming streamers.
—Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 22 May 2026
You’ll be thrown around in your seat, which moves in sync with the action, along with thumps in the back, splashes of water, blasts of air, smoke, and flashes of light.
—Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 21 May 2026
Plus, the waterproof design can handle pool splashes, beach trips, and accidental spills without missing a beat.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 16 May 2026
Add a few more splashes of the reserved hot water.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Perennials are a great way to spruce up your garden and add splashes of greenery to your landscape.
—Adrienne Jordan, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
Caffeine powders, energy drink mixes and juice splashes can pile on stimulants and sugar quickly, especially when stacked together in the same drink.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Morning is generally better than evening, because any splashes have time to dry before nightfall.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Some splashes of color help enliven it too.
—Adam Williams
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Verb
Based on Every Summer After, the best-selling book by Carley Fortune, the series splashes onto the streamer June 10 with all episodes.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 12 May 2026
How To Water Begonias The best time of day to water begonias is in the morning so any water that splashes onto the leaves can dry before the sun goes down.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
But not a man who splashes $4,000 on a new drum kit, all the money the couple have.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Trash Cans and Recycling Bins Even with a bag lining the inside of the can, residue always makes its way to the bottom or splashes up the sides.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Orion splashes down after historic journey NASA's Orion spacecraft with the Artemis II crew lands in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on Friday, April 10, 2026.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
The capsule splashes down in the Pacific.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
Eddie then opens the paint can, splashes it onto the graffiti, and gets into an argument with the store security guard for making a mess in the parking lot.
—Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026
Then Oliver splashes his blameless girlfriend in the face, and the three men flee, chased by a group of enraged barflies.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashes
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The violent collision sprays a jet of electrons, positrons, and other particles down into a cloud at a random angle.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 May 2026
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When it is finished, maybe a year from now, Bayfront Park will be the city’s front yard, a gathering place to celebrate culture and be dazzled by technology -- laser beams that shoot into the evening sky and a fountain that sprays 60 feet high.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
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Quick hits • Orlando Science Center hosts Mess Fest, which splatters knowledge and physics with paint, foam explosions and more.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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But searing also often results in oil that splatters all over the stovetop (and sometimes the surrounding counters, floor, appliances…and the cook).—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rain typically washes pollen out of the air.—
Keerti Gopal,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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Scientists at the University of Miami have found that some sargassum, the brown seaweed that regularly washes ashore on Florida's beaches, may have a different origin than previously anticipated.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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The hydrogen literally bubbles out of the rock over hundreds of millions of years.—
Paul Sutter,
Space.com,
24 May 2026
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Spots for leisure are in no way hard to find; SEA is a stone's throw away from waterfront lounges like Kingfisher, which bubbles with live music, seafood, and a lively clientele, as well as new Italian spot Forno and art space Sachs Gallery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If one part slows down, the impact ripples across the entire chain.—
Robert Rapier,
Forbes.com,
24 May 2026
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The feature, starring Birgit Minichmayr, Lotte Keiling, Tristan López, and Carla Hüttermann, follows a family on summer holiday that are struck by a tragedy that ripples through their lives and relationships.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
22 May 2026
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As in Kourliandski’s quartet, specks and splatters of sound are interspersed with silences.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
18 May 2026
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Their faces lost distinction, their bodies smaller and smaller and then only specks in the overvoid.—
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
18 May 2026
Verb
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In honor of the Niners’ 80th season, the video takes us on a house tour through the decades that sprinkles their opponents’ objects in each room.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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Pastry chef Sahar Shomali, Kouzeh’s owner, sprinkles her version with black and white sesame seeds, cumin and fresh dill.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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“Splashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashes. Accessed 28 May. 2026.
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