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
CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Add the carrot sauce and a couple splashes of pasta water, and toss to combine.
—Hailee Catalano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Adding this 22-inch wreath to your door will provide a bright spot to welcome you home, thanks to its beautiful splashes of reds, pinks, and purples.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
The winemaker sat at our table, pouring generous splashes of Riesling while telling stories about the harvest.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Fellow Spaniard Jose Maria Olazabal was the team captain, while the team wore splashes of navy blue and white on the final day to pay tribute.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Those bright white tees seem to be absolute stain magnets attracting coffee drips, spaghetti sauce spots, and salad dressing splashes.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Atlas is also built to withstand harsh conditions, operating reliably in temperatures from -4°F to 104°F, and is waterproofed to protect it from splashes on factory floors.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
But Philly is the only team in this postseason that defended its division crown from last season, and other teams that made big splashes last season, such as the Detroit Lions, Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens, took major steps back in 2025.
—Bob Harkins, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 19 Jan. 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
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
Noun
Not for escapism, per se – Roseberry’s Schiaparelli show, one of his finest and weirdest to date, vibrated with implications about our world’s rigid definition of beauty, with horns, feathers and splashes of neon – but for indulgence.
—CNN Money, 30 Jan. 2026
Add the carrot sauce and a couple splashes of pasta water, and toss to combine.
—Hailee Catalano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Jan. 2026
Adding this 22-inch wreath to your door will provide a bright spot to welcome you home, thanks to its beautiful splashes of reds, pinks, and purples.
—Brittany Vanderbill, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2026
The winemaker sat at our table, pouring generous splashes of Riesling while telling stories about the harvest.
—Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Fellow Spaniard Jose Maria Olazabal was the team captain, while the team wore splashes of navy blue and white on the final day to pay tribute.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Those bright white tees seem to be absolute stain magnets attracting coffee drips, spaghetti sauce spots, and salad dressing splashes.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 10 Jan. 2026
Atlas is also built to withstand harsh conditions, operating reliably in temperatures from -4°F to 104°F, and is waterproofed to protect it from splashes on factory floors.
—Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
But Philly is the only team in this postseason that defended its division crown from last season, and other teams that made big splashes last season, such as the Detroit Lions, Washington Commanders and Baltimore Ravens, took major steps back in 2025.
—Bob Harkins, New York Times, 8 Jan. 2026
Verb
Effective medical alert devices must be in good working condition when a shower, rain, or accidental submersion splashes them.
—Craig Lebrau, USA Today, 19 Jan. 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
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
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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
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The warmer temperatures also mean ski areas have been unable to run snowmaking equipment, which sprays mist into the air to create snow in freezing temperatures.—
Nicole Blanchard,
Idaho Statesman,
21 Nov. 2025
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If this is the version of Smith that sprays the ball around to his playmakers and threw four touchdowns against the Jaguars last week, the Raiders can hang.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
5 Nov. 2025
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If that weren’t enough, Kevin’s bully older brother Buzz goes to call 911 and sets off yet another trap that lets loose an active chainsaw that cuts off the arms of his younger brother (played by Bowen Yang) and splatters blood on everyone’s faces.—
Mitchell Peters,
Billboard,
21 Dec. 2025
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Simply hold the brush in place, and sit back as the machine thoroughly washes and dries your bristles within thirty seconds.—
Taryn Brooke,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2026
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Neither washes his hands in the kitchen.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
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If guilt bubbles up, tie each dollar to a purpose, because aligned choices strengthen security and reduce stress — and the best time to start is now!—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Otherwise, plan to clean the bottom of the oven anytime a dish bubbles over.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
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The result is a cost shock that ripples through almost every device with a memory slot.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
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As a doctor is forced to flee Aleppo with her young daughter, one desperate choice sets off a chain of events that ripples across borders and interlocking stories.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
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Also known as sunspots, solar lentigines, or liver spots, age spots are additional specks and bits of pigment caused by excessive sun exposure.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2026
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Volcanic specks mushroom up from topaz seas, like a real estate brochure for The Man With The Golden Gun.—
Tristan Rutherford,
Robb Report,
26 Jan. 2026
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Much like Knives Out, the movie takes a much more lighthearted approach and sprinkles humor throughout.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
15 Dec. 2025
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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
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“Splashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashes. Accessed 1 Feb. 2026.
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