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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
Trail cameras captured the fuzzy guy cooling off by splashing around in a muddy puddle amid warm temperatures.
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Usa Today, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
This is the original pool, an infinity-edge spot where, years ago, Bobby would spend hours splashing and then join us at Lotus for lunch.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Most of those trout that were netted and hoisted for a picture likely lived, splashing water through the air and then disappearing back into the river.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Life in the ‘Collective’ Growing up, Rensch recalls in his memoir that he was afforded the freedom to run around with children his own age, spending days in the woods with his friends or splashing around in the water.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Avdija capped off the incendiary 12 minutes by splashing his fourth trey of the half to give the Blazers a 69-56 halftime lead.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
Other shots show the gentle giant playfully splashing the kayakers.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Make sure the can is sealed to prevent spills and splashing.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Guoda, who did not share her last name, posted a clip on TikTok (@mamadailyl) of her daughter’s feet splashing in the water.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Usa Today, USA Today, 4 Nov. 2025
This is the original pool, an infinity-edge spot where, years ago, Bobby would spend hours splashing and then join us at Lotus for lunch.
—Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025
Most of those trout that were netted and hoisted for a picture likely lived, splashing water through the air and then disappearing back into the river.
—Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 30 Oct. 2025
Life in the ‘Collective’ Growing up, Rensch recalls in his memoir that he was afforded the freedom to run around with children his own age, spending days in the woods with his friends or splashing around in the water.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 30 Oct. 2025
Avdija capped off the incendiary 12 minutes by splashing his fourth trey of the half to give the Blazers a 69-56 halftime lead.
—Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 25 Oct. 2025
Other shots show the gentle giant playfully splashing the kayakers.
—Kelli Bender, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
Make sure the can is sealed to prevent spills and splashing.
—Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Oct. 2025
Guoda, who did not share her last name, posted a clip on TikTok (@mamadailyl) of her daughter’s feet splashing in the water.
—Daniella Gray, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashing
Verb
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In a Facebook post, officials said a security camera recorded the man spraying the dogs in their faces while they were secured in their yard.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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After spraying this before a braid takedown, my hair was visibly softer and easier to mange through tangles.—
Caché McClay,
USA Today,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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In addition, writing with them required great concentration to avoid splattering ink or tearing the paper with the sharp metal nib.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
29 Oct. 2025
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During the final night of the 2019 legislative session, a protester threw a cup of menstrual blood onto the Senate floor in protest of two of Pan’s bills, splattering lawmakers and delaying votes.—
Nicole Nixon,
Sacbee.com,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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After bathing, wipe up any water from the floor to prevent mold and mildew from forming.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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His dad Marty, an entrepreneur, did the yeoman’s work, lifting Ben out of bed and into his chair, then bathing and feeding him each day.—
Nick Stern,
Rolling Stone,
30 Oct. 2025
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All of this revenue and all of the money that's washing around to this system is tax sheltered and tax advantaged, which means that on a certain level, taxpayers are underwriting this across the board.—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
11 Nov. 2025
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Use Borax and Washing Soda Add one-fourth cup of borax and one-fourth cup of washing soda to the washer drum.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
10 Nov. 2025
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Dutch is a typical Schwarzenegger hero — all rippling muscle and bravery — but with a humane integrity that compels him to keep his team safe.—
Ryan Coleman,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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The fireball expands rapidly, rippling through the air as emergency sirens wail faintly in the distance.—
Emma Bussey,
FOXNews.com,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The vacuum cleaner has powerful suction, and the mop cleans without sloshing and smearing water on the floor.—
Terri Williams,
Architectural Digest,
3 Nov. 2025
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Footage of the ordeal, which Anaver shared on his Facebook page that Sunday morning, showed many of his belongings sloshing around in the water inside his home as the storm passed through.—
Abigail Adams,
PEOPLE,
21 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Bake until golden brown and bubbling, about 45 minutes.—
Kathryn Gregory,
Louisville Courier Journal,
10 Nov. 2025
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A little garlic powder and pepperoncini salad peppers add a dance of flavors, and it's all topped off with bubbling, golden mozzarella.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
9 Nov. 2025
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Consider sprinkling stevia over your oatmeal.—
Carrie Madormo,
Verywell Health,
3 Nov. 2025
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For tougher stains, Stein suggests sprinkling baking soda over the area and then spraying it with a mixture of vinegar and water.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
1 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Splashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashing. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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