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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
Guard Chelsea Gray scored eight of her 17 points in overtime, splashing two critical 3-pointers.
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Ben Pickman, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Other ways to stimulate the vagus nerve include cold exposure, like splashing cold water on your face or taking a brief cold shower.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
Plenty of exciting new yachts are splashing down at the Monaco Yacht Show this year, which officially begins this week.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Already outdoor digital billboards are splashing ads about the album concept film in major cities, coast to coast.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2025
Take the family on this one—kids will have no problem handling the trails and will enjoy splashing in the streams.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Palestine Action has also targeted defense firms in Britain with links to Israel, including shattering windows and splashing red paint on buildings, and occupying roofs.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025
Capture the trails of speed, splashing water, and leaping moments.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
Once the eight to 12 minutes are up, wipe off the mask with a warm cloth or pad before splashing your face with cold water.
—Abby Dupes, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
Ben Pickman, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Other ways to stimulate the vagus nerve include cold exposure, like splashing cold water on your face or taking a brief cold shower.
—Clarissa Brincat, Popular Science, 25 Sep. 2025
Plenty of exciting new yachts are splashing down at the Monaco Yacht Show this year, which officially begins this week.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 23 Sep. 2025
Already outdoor digital billboards are splashing ads about the album concept film in major cities, coast to coast.
—Anthony D'alessandro, Deadline, 20 Sep. 2025
Take the family on this one—kids will have no problem handling the trails and will enjoy splashing in the streams.
—Rebecca Deurlein, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Palestine Action has also targeted defense firms in Britain with links to Israel, including shattering windows and splashing red paint on buildings, and occupying roofs.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 12 Sep. 2025
Capture the trails of speed, splashing water, and leaping moments.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
Once the eight to 12 minutes are up, wipe off the mask with a warm cloth or pad before splashing your face with cold water.
—Abby Dupes, StyleCaster, 5 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashing
Verb
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Water soon started spraying out of the toilet and through the cracks around the door.—
Phaedra Trethan,
USA Today,
27 Sep. 2025
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Drew Brees spraying 650-plus balls around on quick dropbacks.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
26 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
Verb
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Dirt, body oil, and dead skin cells sloughed off during bathing also contribute to this sticky residue.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
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These canines need regular, thorough grooming and bathing with quality shampoo, Newsweek previously reported.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The group sees ample opportunity for partnership with some of the denim industry’s leading finishing innovators, who have worked to replace stone-washing techniques—which are polluting and water-guzzling—with lasers to achieve whiskering and distressing.—
Kate Nishimura,
Sourcing Journal,
30 Sep. 2025
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To maintain its quality, the brand suggests washing it separately in cold water on a gentle laundry cycle.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
30 Sep. 2025
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The effects of a government shutdown are rippling across the country.—
Franco Ordoñez,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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That remarkable resurgence, from one of the oldest players on a team rippling with youth, helped the Red Sox back into the postseason for the first time in four years.—
Jen McCaffrey,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While your cider is reducing on the stove, your kitchen fills with the fragrance of warm spices and bubbling sugar.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
29 Sep. 2025
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Bake in preheated oven until cheese has melted and mixture is bubbling around edges, about 10 minutes.—
Marianne Williams,
Southern Living,
28 Sep. 2025
Verb
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TikTok creators and influencers have been filming themselves pouring honey onto a spoon, or even on the back of their hand, and sprinkling it with salt — many opting for natural options of both — and taking a dose before heading to the gym.—
Angelica Stabile,
FOXNews.com,
29 Sep. 2025
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Common methods to combat the odor included washing the shoes and drying them in the sun; using spray deodorant; or sprinkling the shoes with an antibacterial powder.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
18 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Gucci is clearly embracing jewelry as the characters were dripping with huge pieces, including big ’80s-style earrings.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Something sticky was dripping out of the cabinet.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Splashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashing. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.
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