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as in splattering
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 washing
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 splashing
Kotb included other photos of the kids splashing in the water and sitting on the dock, as well as a selfie of all the kids with herself and Dreyer.
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Hannah Sacks, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The pictures also showed her playing in the back yard, splashing in a paddling pool, going running with her dad, and enjoying the sand on her paws at the beach.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
On The Orient Express Corinthian Five Tobago Cays express nature’s finest palette, splashing sparkling turquoise waters over its array of coral gardens, while stark white beaches shaded by coconut palms wave gracefully in the breeze.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Due to the need for a power source and the possibility of splashing water in the surrounding area, a water flosser may not be suitable for traveling or use away from home.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
These accomplishments included flying three consecutive times halfway around the world before splashing down as planned in the Indian Ocean, and, in October, the first of three successful returns of the Super Heavy rocket booster to the launch pad.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Suddenly, clusters of buoys begin jumping and splashing back down in unison, sending out waves.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
This is during a time when expected competitors for a top four/five finish are splashing big sums on top-bracket players.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
The two fought, treading water and splashing each other before her partner swam in to join the fray.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
Hannah Sacks, People.com, 1 Sep. 2025
The pictures also showed her playing in the back yard, splashing in a paddling pool, going running with her dad, and enjoying the sand on her paws at the beach.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 Aug. 2025
On The Orient Express Corinthian Five Tobago Cays express nature’s finest palette, splashing sparkling turquoise waters over its array of coral gardens, while stark white beaches shaded by coconut palms wave gracefully in the breeze.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
Due to the need for a power source and the possibility of splashing water in the surrounding area, a water flosser may not be suitable for traveling or use away from home.
—Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2025
These accomplishments included flying three consecutive times halfway around the world before splashing down as planned in the Indian Ocean, and, in October, the first of three successful returns of the Super Heavy rocket booster to the launch pad.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2025
Suddenly, clusters of buoys begin jumping and splashing back down in unison, sending out waves.
—Big Think, 20 Aug. 2025
This is during a time when expected competitors for a top four/five finish are splashing big sums on top-bracket players.
—Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2025
The two fought, treading water and splashing each other before her partner swam in to join the fray.
—John Annese, New York Daily News, 11 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashing
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Breaking Bad actor Raymond Cruz was arrested Monday on suspicion of misdemeanor battery after allegedly spraying someone with a hose while washing his car in front of his home in Los Angeles.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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Rather than spraying the formula directly onto her skin, our tester applied it to a cotton round instead.—
Esme Benjamin,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Left with tons of unsold produce, the village’s angry farmers band together in protest, setting up a blockade on the city’s main road and splattering it with their wares.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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The top-floor primary suite faces the water with a fireplace, a sitting area that spills onto a slender balcony, and a spectacular bathroom that turns bathing and grooming into a ceremony.—
Mark David,
Robb Report,
4 Sep. 2025
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The event will coincide with a total lunar eclipse, as Earth passes directly between the lunar disk and the sun, bathing its natural satellite in shadow, which in turn will trigger the appearance of a dramatic blood moon.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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If a separate closet or dresser outside the bathroom is unavailable to you, then Trosclair advises being diligent in cycling through your linens and washing them regularly to fight any mildewing, molding, or weathering from the moisture.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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As my colleague Yasmin Tayag has written, corporations have been MAHA-washing their products to highlight those free of artificial dyes, high-fructose corn syrup, and seed oils.—
Tom Bartlett,
The Atlantic,
1 Sep. 2025
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Video reviewed and verified by ABC News shows the moment the tower collapses, rippling the canvas of an encampment's tents.—
Morgan Winsor,
ABC News,
5 Sep. 2025
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Its iconic skyline frames towering landmarks like Willis Tower (once the tallest building in the world) and the rippling Aqua Tower.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Once butter is melted and bubbling, add 3 soaked bread slices to pan and cook until golden brown, about 2 minutes per side.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
31 Aug. 2025
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The version of Hamlet that’s been bubbling inside Ahmed since his senior school days receives its world premiere Saturday at the Telluride Film Festival.—
Baz Bamigboye,
Deadline,
29 Aug. 2025
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Under the post that included romantic and silly shots of Neeson sprinkling some popcorn over her head, Joely left a string of red heart emojis in the comments section.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Then, to complete the deep clean, Lane suggests, sprinkling baking soda on the bottom of the dishwasher and running a second hot cycle with no detergent.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
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The new collections reimagine the classic Bird on a Rock motif, brought to life by Jean Schlumberger in 1965, and takes its design cues from a bird’s wing, as well as the layered look of a bird’s plumage, to create graceful, sculptural pieces dripping in diamonds and other gemstones.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
2 Sep. 2025
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An ice machine in the middle of the room had a drain line dripping into a 5-gallon bucket.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
29 Aug. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Splashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashing. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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