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, 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
Get into the habit of cleaning up splashes and spilled liquids promptly to prevent them from absorbing into the surface, and avoid drenching the floor with excessive amounts of water when cleaning.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 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
Sun streams through wavy windows and splashes across bottles and glasses lining the bar.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 2025
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
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
Get into the habit of cleaning up splashes and spilled liquids promptly to prevent them from absorbing into the surface, and avoid drenching the floor with excessive amounts of water when cleaning.
—Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 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
Sun streams through wavy windows and splashes across bottles and glasses lining the bar.
—Roger Naylor, AZCentral.com, 29 Aug. 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
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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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According to Energy Star, the average American family washes approximately 300 loads of laundry annually.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
1 Oct. 2025
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Boiled down in a cauldron using traditional methods, the sulfate-free formula bubbles up into a lovely lather that washes hands without stripping them (the glycerin, as well as coconut, olive, and sweet almond oils, are to thank) and fills the room with its sophisticated, Provençal scents.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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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
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Otherwise, plan to clean the bottom of the oven anytime a dish bubbles over.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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One reason Motiva ripples less is the unique way it is filled with silicone.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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This chill that ripples through my skin might be nothing.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
15 Sep. 2025
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With 300 locations or so now, Dave’s Hot Chicken still includes local touches with custom, graffiti-style art at each shop.—
Amanda Hancock,
Louisville Courier Journal,
3 Oct. 2025
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Brashard Smith is also earning more touches in Kansas City, as many rookie backs have fantasy arrows pointing up.—
Dalton Del Don,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
Verb
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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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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
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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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That information drips out in the regular media but is almost nonexistent on social media.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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After soaking, excess water drips out of the drainage holes.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Splashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashes. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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