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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
Capture the trails of speed, splashing water, and leaping moments.
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New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
The microplastic beads that celebrities were splashing all over their bathroom floors in commercials advertising their benefits were actually tearing our faces up!
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 5 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
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.
—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
New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
The microplastic beads that celebrities were splashing all over their bathroom floors in commercials advertising their benefits were actually tearing our faces up!
—Keyaira Boone, Essence, 5 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
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.
—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
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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At the center sits the 72-foot-tall installation of 1,632 curved glass panels, which facilitate energy-saving airflow while bathing the terminal in natural light.—
Ritu Upadhyay,
Footwear News,
8 Sep. 2025
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There’s a variety of bathing experiences available on-site, including a cascading waterfall.—
Mia Taylor,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
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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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And increasing floods linked to climate change are thought to be washing the creatures further and further afield.—
Wesley Bruer,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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Wooden slats hang from the ceiling, rippling across like water.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
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The effects of this defunding are already rippling across the country, from Florida to Oregon.—
Cal J. Halvorsen,
The Conversation,
11 Sep. 2025
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That just happened to coincide with a deluge of rain, enough to flood streets in downtown Miami and Fort Lauderdale, swamp some cars and send manhole covers and drains bubbling up with excess rainwater.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Guests are invited to soak in natural pools, bubbling hot springs, and a lake that stretches as far as the eye can see.—
Mia Taylor,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 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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His friendships with musicians gave him direct access to the aesthetic of rock stars, from ripped denim to leather jackets dripping with attitude.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The first singles from Carey’s 16th album are dripping with braggadocio with her inimitable voice wafting like smoke.—
Matthew Schnipper,
Vulture,
9 Sep. 2025
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“Splashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashing. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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