splashing

verb

present participle of splash
1
as in spraying
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
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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3
as in bathing
to flow along or against water constantly splashing the wooden pilings eventually weakened them

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

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Recent Examples of splashing Tribune archival photos show shirtless men splashing around at the North Avenue Beach. — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 30 Oct. 2026 Keep appliances and their cords away from sinks and splashing water, and never handle plugs or electrical devices with wet hands. — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Oct. 2026 The clips showed the Duke and Duchess of Sussex walking hand-in-hand outdoors, plus scenes of a child’s feet by a fireplace, splashing in puddles and the children riding bikes. — Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 29 Oct. 2026 That’s because new data says boomers are splashing their cash on vacations instead of setting it aside for future generations. — Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026 The four astronauts returned safely to Earth on April 10, splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego after nearly 10 days in space. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 22 Oct. 2026 The camera crew was typically two feet away from his face at all times, and with water splashing around in there, the movie just sounded horrific and atrocious for months. — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 14 Oct. 2026 The emotional landscape is heightened by birdcalls, splashing waves, and trees thrashing in the wind. — E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026 And don’t forget to pack your best red outfit for Virgin’s over-the-top deck party, Scarlet Night, which inevitably ends up with everyone splashing around in the pool until the wee hours of the morning. — Megan Dubois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashing
  1. spraying
  2. splattering
  3. bathing
  4. washing
  5. rippling
  6. sloshing
  7. bubbling
  8. sprinkling
Verb
  • Several politicians and candidates, mostly Republicans, expressed their outrage after a man allegedly vandalized the 9/11 Memorial and Museum in New York City by spraying red paint on the landmark earlier this week.
    — David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 28 Oct. 2026
  • What’s less known is that indoor activity — cooking, keeping pets, burning candles and spraying perfumes — generates pollutants and volatile organic compounds (VOCs), Jennings adds.
    — Tracy Achonwa, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of spraying
Verb
  • The well-rounded vessel is ideal for batch cooking bolognese sauce, slow cooking roasts, frying chicken without splattering oil all over the stovetop, and simmering one-pot meals for a crowd (of up to seven people, according to the brand).
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • Spills, crumbs, and grease from splattering casseroles and bubbling pies can make a mess of your oven, and the oven racks aren’t spared from the turmoil.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of splattering
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  • One afternoon, while bathing her father, Thomas found bruising on his body.
    — Raginee Sudhir Chaurey, CNN Money, 1 Nov. 2026
  • In November, Feygin plans to host an event at the Wende Museum in Culver City, inviting other writers to share essays and poetry about their connections to bathing culture.
    — Maddie Connors, Los Angeles Times, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of bathing
Verb
  • There’s no need to rinse the bird, and washing raw poultry can spread bacteria around your kitchen.
    — Andy Baraghani, Bon Appetit Magazine, 5 Nov. 2026
  • In certain communities, funeral practices included washing the body and sprinkling water on mourners, which risked exposing people to infected bodily fluids.
    — Olayinka Stephen Ilesanmi, The Conversation, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of washing
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  • Inflation is rippling through everything from candy to costumes.
    — Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 30 Oct. 2026
  • VVoters across the country are furious over the high cost of health care, with resentment rippling across workers who get health coverage through their jobs.
    — Bob Herman, STAT, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of rippling
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  • With modern elections often decided by extremely thin margins and billions of dollars sloshing through campaigns, both parties have ample incentives and opportunities to gain an edge through mischief involving third parties.
    — New York Times, New York Times, 29 Oct. 2026
  • The liquid sloshing around in those tanks represented the radioactive byproducts of the Cold War.
    — Lizz Giordano, ProPublica, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of sloshing
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  • Increase heat and bring to a simmer, whisking often, and cook until béchamel sauce is thick and bubbling, about 5 minutes.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 4 Nov. 2026
  • But the nanos are taking over him, and these primal impulses are bubbling up within him.
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of bubbling
Verb
  • Burgess recommends sprinkling this powerhouse combo into overnight oats and atop yogurt bowls.
    — Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 2 Nov. 2026
  • Try blending them into a smoothie, stirring them into oatmeal, yogurt, or cottage cheese for extra crunch, or sprinkling them over salads, grain bowls, or roasted vegetables to add texture and richness.
    — Lauren Manaker MS, HEALTH, 26 Oct. 2026
Definition of sprinkling

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“Splashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashing. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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