splashes 1 of 2

plural of splash

splashes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of splash
1
as in sprays
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
3
as in washes
to flow along or against water constantly splashing the wooden pilings eventually weakened them

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4
5
as in ripples
to move with a splashing motion a baby splashing about in the tub

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of splashes
Noun
Designed by Hot Lab, the interiors are a study in contrast, with marble and precious stones playing against soft fabrics and neutral tones juxtaposed with bold splashes of color and pop art. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 27 Oct. 2025 Meanwhile, the rugged, waterproof build handles poolside splashes without drama. PC Magazine, 17 Oct. 2025 The designer says limiting the splashes of red within your space still has the power to transform and energize without overwhelming. Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025 Those bright white tees seem to be absolute stain magnets attracting coffee drips, spaghetti sauce spots, and salad dressing splashes. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025 Inventive prop makers undoubtedly experimented with other stand-ins for blood over the centuries, like splashes of red paint. Mark Hay, Popular Science, 9 Oct. 2025 The cooler is built to handle sun, sand, and splashes with a UV-resistant exterior and crushproof interior walls. Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025 From a bleak job hunt upon her arrival in 2016 to undergoing treatment for her second bout with breast cancer during the uncertainty and fear of COVID, Davis recalls her journey through raw vulnerability and splashes of humor. Essence, 1 Oct. 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
Verb
Reed landed multiple Tsunami splashes on Reigns, who was stretchered out of the arena. Fernando Quiles Jr, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025 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
Verb
  • Fittingly, these finals get a full seven-game layout, and the team to earn four wins lifts the trophy (then sprays the trophy with sparkling wine).
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025
  • 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
Verb
  • To start with a wedding, then wait ’til later to figure out the details of who washes the dishes and whether the toilet seat stays down, sounds backwards but is certainly better than hostage-taking and war without an achievable end.
    Graeme Wood, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2025
  • Its Ozmo roller mop washes itself with hot water and dries with heated air.
    PC Magazine, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Thanks to its location on the banks of the French Broad River and Spring Creek, Hot Springs (the town) has its own natural hot spring that bubbles with mineral water from deep in the earth—and visitors are invited to take a soak in the healing pools!
    Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025
  • But while proper young ladies wearing proper dresses might be the dominant image that comes to mind for this genre, there’s much more immediate motivation that bubbles to the surface.
    David John Chávez, Mercury News, 21 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Then, imagine those color-changing mountains reflected in the briny water of desert salt flats, a mirage that ripples when local flamingos fly by in twos and threes.
    Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
  • One reason Motiva ripples less is the unique way it is filled with silicone.
    Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The Potholder has adapted to Idaho with touches of Gem State wall decor.
    Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 23 Oct. 2025
  • Little fixes and thoughtful touches go a long way in turning your space into a place someone wants to return to, and maybe stay.
    Essence, Essence, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The shareable treat features Galactic Brownie ice cream, fudge drizzle, M&Ms candies, and Halloween sprinkles atop a double fudge brownie crust.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 1 Oct. 2025
  • The show also sprinkles in factoids about Daniel’s military past, his upbringing in Italy and his fractured family dynamic.
    Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 24 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Carrie Lazoen bathes her daughter in a special bath chair.
    Erika Edwards, NBC news, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Each composition bathes Cherry and Hero in lush hues that mirror their growing intimacy.
    Leila Latif, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Speaking of dressing up, the bag drips with style and will elevate any outfit in your wardrobe.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
  • Models hit the runway showcasing the luxury brand’s signature sinuous designs, including the Chandelier style which drips with crystals.
    Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025

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“Splashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashes. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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