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
Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
And the American redstart — a jetblack little fellow with orange splashes — pretty much stopped breeding here in the early 2000s.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
The Amiron Zero are designed to be resistant to dust and splashes thanks to the IP54 rating.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
These processes created microscopic craters and splashes of molten rock on the asteroid's surface, according to the paper.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Finally, no more random splashes on your cell phone.
—Jessica Yadegaran, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Last splashes of varying bottles go into each, creating ever-evolving blends that will never taste the same on returning visits.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Sun streams through wavy windows and splashes across bottles and glasses lining the bar.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
After paddling along the ground, the TikTok video then shows Gus leaping around in the water and making plenty of splashes.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Noun
The water-resistant outer material guards your essentials against splashes, while elastic straps and multiple pockets help keep your bottles upright.
—Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2025
And the American redstart — a jetblack little fellow with orange splashes — pretty much stopped breeding here in the early 2000s.
—Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 Sep. 2025
The Amiron Zero are designed to be resistant to dust and splashes thanks to the IP54 rating.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
These processes created microscopic craters and splashes of molten rock on the asteroid's surface, according to the paper.
—Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Finally, no more random splashes on your cell phone.
—Jessica Yadegaran, Mercury News, 30 Aug. 2025
Last splashes of varying bottles go into each, creating ever-evolving blends that will never taste the same on returning visits.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Sun streams through wavy windows and splashes across bottles and glasses lining the bar.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
After paddling along the ground, the TikTok video then shows Gus leaping around in the water and making plenty of splashes.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Aug. 2025
Verb
Coppola splashes the screen with kaleidoscopic clips and a collage-like energy to show off their genius.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashes
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This is when water from a sprinkler head sprays out onto the sidewalk or street, and that's considered wasted water.—
Yvette Fernandez,
NPR,
28 Aug. 2025
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Like Machado, Tatis sprays the ball to all fields, even on the ground, another reason he can be depended upon to hit for a solid batting average, even while playing his home games in a pitchers’ park.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Environmental groups support paying farmers to leave flood-prone land because floodwater that spreads across farm fields washes fertilizer, pesticides and other chemicals into rivers, causing a range of down-river harms.—
Molly Parker,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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The base then washes the mop with heated water that gradually increases in temperature from 104 to 167 degrees Fahrenheit to specifically target and remove different kinds of dirt and grime.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
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Although Ipswich ended up relegated from the Premier League, Enciso’s spell there hinted at the productivity which intermittently bubbles above the surface.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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What bubbles there is one of the many aquatic wonders that make Hot Springs a legendary waterfront town.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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That impact ripples through households in ways policymakers sometimes overlook.—
Jennifer Jay Palumbo,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The lawsuit also ripples into financial markets.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Aug. 2025
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With all of the appeal of a hiking boot in a smaller, lighter form factor, these Danner Trail 2650s pay homage to their beefier boot predecessors, just with some additional modern touches.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
11 Sep. 2025
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But the 6-person Wellness Farmhouse is where rustic charm meets indulgent touches.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
11 Sep. 2025
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Each composition bathes Cherry and Hero in lush hues that mirror their growing intimacy.—
Leila Latif,
IndieWire,
5 Sep. 2025
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Kirsh drips with chilly, sneering contempt for the non-mechanical.—
Noel Murray,
Vulture,
10 Sep. 2025
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Brown removes his hooded sweatshirt and walks to another end of the train car as blood drips onto the floor behind him.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Sep. 2025
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Almost certainly out this week also is injured receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder), who provided most of the scant glimmers of hope in the Super Bowl with eight catches for 157 yards and two touchdowns.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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There were glimmers of the magnificent past at the 2024 French Open against Iga Swiatek when Osaka won the second set 6-1 and was within a point of going 5-1 up in the decider.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Splashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashes. Accessed 18 Sep. 2025.
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