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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
As extreme heat hits Boston, residents are finding ways to stay cool, from splashing in Frog Pond to stocking up on water at Fenway Park, while city officials and utility crews urge people to take precautions.
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Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
After all that digging and splashing, a muddy dog still has to come back inside.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The Guadalupe is calm now, flowing languidly as families can be seen splashing in the cool waters.
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Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
McKenna is accustomed to the spotlight, splashing on the scene by combining for 79 goals and 244 points in 133 games with the WHL’s Medicine Hat.
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Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
McKenna accustomed to the spotlight McKenna is accustomed to the spotlight, splashing on the scene by combining for 79 goals and 244 points in 133 games with Medicine Hat in the WHL.
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John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Instead, limit splashing to within the pool (within reason, of course) and invest in a pool cover to reduce water loss through evaporation.
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Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Another snap saw Khai splashing around in the pool in a neon green and hot pink swimsuit and her long chestnut-colored hair pulled back into a low ponytail.
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Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Canal Saint Martin in Paris drew throngs Sunday splashing and diving off a bridge, despite authorities’ attempts to control the crowds.
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Oleg Cetinic,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Aaron Parseghian,
CBS News,
2 July 2026
After all that digging and splashing, a muddy dog still has to come back inside.
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Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
2 July 2026
The Guadalupe is calm now, flowing languidly as families can be seen splashing in the cool waters.
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Johnny Dodd,
PEOPLE,
1 July 2026
McKenna is accustomed to the spotlight, splashing on the scene by combining for 79 goals and 244 points in 133 games with the WHL’s Medicine Hat.
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Los Angeles Times,
27 June 2026
McKenna accustomed to the spotlight McKenna is accustomed to the spotlight, splashing on the scene by combining for 79 goals and 244 points in 133 games with Medicine Hat in the WHL.
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John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
26 June 2026
Instead, limit splashing to within the pool (within reason, of course) and invest in a pool cover to reduce water loss through evaporation.
—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 June 2026
Another snap saw Khai splashing around in the pool in a neon green and hot pink swimsuit and her long chestnut-colored hair pulled back into a low ponytail.
—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
26 June 2026
Canal Saint Martin in Paris drew throngs Sunday splashing and diving off a bridge, despite authorities’ attempts to control the crowds.
—
Oleg Cetinic,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashing
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People try to cool down by standing in front of a mister spraying cool water during a heat wave in Rome near the Colosseum on June 26, 2026.
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Sprinklers started spraying on the field just before the game got underway again and some players deliberately dosed themselves, a solid strategy considering the conditions.
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That’s one grand slam, rescued from splattering somebody’s nacho dip.
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The bird dropped a surprise from above, hitting the king’s suit jacket and splattering others around him, including members of the press.
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Guests can try their hand at rice planting or bathing the resident water buffalo (a pampered pink-and-black pair).
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Authorities say the fish have not been sighted in bathing areas at Greek island resorts.
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Add the sheets to the dryer immediately after washing to prevent mildew—don't let damp sheets sit in the machine.
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After the father left the family, Nan Blyth supported herself and two daughters by washing clothes and working in beauty parlors.
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Prairie grasses and bonnet strings whip in the wind as the creak of wagon wheels carries across the rippling grassland.
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The revenue hit is only the visible half of the story; the same pullback is rippling upstream, into the fields, feedlots, and water tables that supply all that food.
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That's because the size of this deal and the amount of stock that is sloshing around and will be spawned is too great.
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Canadian quartet Truck Violence have been sloshing together these subgenres in a ruthless manner for several years now, and their sophomore album and debut for the Flenser aims for even higher drops between those peaks and valleys.
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Internal emails, group chat messages and meeting minutes obtained by the Miami Herald show the drama that’s been bubbling up in recent months, as county officials, developers and HOA board members have sparred over the future of the land.
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Simmer beans, stirring occasionally, until bubbling and thickened, about 5 minutes.
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For rust or grease stains, try sprinkling baking soda directly on the spot, then scrubbing with a vinegar and water solution.
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During Tuesday’s practice, which was the first of three on-field sessions this week, the Dolphins opened up the play-action game during the first 11-on-11 period by sprinkling in some running plays.
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“Splashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashing. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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