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 The lower heat means less oil is splashing from the sauté or frying pan and onto your countertops and cabinets. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026 The Dream led by as much as 42 points, with Angel Reese splashing 18 first-half points. — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 In video footage featured in the Netflix series, Harry and Eugenie rode bikes together beneath a canopy of palm trees, while another sweet moment shows Eugenie splashing in the ocean with Prince Archie. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Nothing is as refreshing as splashing on one of the best citrus perfumes on a hot, sticky summer day. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026 For those who do choose to enter the water, experts recommend avoiding splashing, seals and schools of fish. — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026 Emily in Paris chronicles the birth of an influencer, regularly splashing Emily’s Instagram posts and growing follower count across the screen. — Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2026 As much as possible, avoid splashing leaves while watering to reduce plant diseases. — Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 July 2026 With designers including Prada, Acne Studios and Dior splashing their Spring/Summer 2027 menswear runways with colored denim, the category is positioned to grow well beyond 2026. — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashing
  1. spraying
  2. splattering
  3. bathing
  4. washing
  5. rippling
  6. sloshing
  7. bubbling
  8. sprinkling
Verb
  • Avoid spraying liquids directly to prevent damage to internal components and ports.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 23 Aug. 2026
  • If additional hold is needed, Marjan recommends spraying Paul Mitchell Firm Hold Super Clean Extra Hairspray on the roots and brushing back before wrapping a second elastic around everything.
    — Marci Robin, Allure, 21 Aug. 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
Verb
  • Inspectors found a caregiver bathing a nude and terminally ill patient in front of two roommates.
    — Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Each floor will have two neighborhoods, where staff will prepare meals for residents and assist residents with their daily needs, such as bathing and getting dressed.
    — Roger Vincent, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of bathing
Verb
  • The magnesium fits alongside a skincare wind-down that includes washing her face with her brand’s Micellar Cleanser, applying its Prep Serum and using its Night Cream, sometimes with a few drops of Boosting Oil mixed in.
    — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 22 Aug. 2026
  • To prevent an infection, the CDC recommends washing your hands and any fresh produce under running water before eating, preparing or cooking it.
    — Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of washing
Verb
  • Part of the problem is that every summer, water pounds down on sidewalks in the Treasure Valley, drops rippling on glassy reflective surfaces, all because of sprinkler jets overshooting the grass and landing on pavement.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Still, the hope is that the influx will usher in a larger wave of economic activity in the region, rippling out from Electric Boat and driving increases in tourism, recreational activities and other industries.
    — P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of rippling
Verb
  • There's trillions of dollars sloshing around in data center development.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Capers used his rifle like a cane and limped along, blood sloshing in his jungle boots.
    — Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of sloshing
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  • Think minimal yet colorful wallpaper, moody color palettes, canopy beds, and most importantly, that warm fuzzy feeling that just keeps bubbling up.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The issue is the latest off-field mess for college athletics, bubbling to the surface after various courts issued injunctions allowing fifth-year players to return to school.
    — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of bubbling
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  • Guests were encouraged to offer prayers by sprinkling tobacco, sage, white cedar, and sweetgrass on the fire.
    — Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Wheat, rice, and corn flours are the three most common options for sprinkling over your soil.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sprinkling

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“Splashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashing. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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