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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
Cool, wet weather favors anthracnose development, and spores are spread by splashing rain.
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Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Meta Platforms is splashing some serious cash on AI infrastructure, and investors have flinched.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
One video captured in March showed Chonkers sunbathing on a wooden float — on his own, as several smaller sea lions respectfully kept their distance — before splashing into the water, sending ripples through the water and the surrounding docks.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The birds’ splashing tends to discourage mosquito larvae development.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
That viral video of the bear splashing in his ice bath exists because dedicated researchers and zookeepers are working to make sure polar bears have a future — in the Arctic and beyond.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
So while a splashing polar bear in an oversized tub may look like pure joy, the work happening behind the scenes at the Oregon Zoo carries weight far beyond a viral video.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
From there, hundreds of species open and bloom, splashing shades of pink, purple, yellow, orange, red, and white across the park’s landscape.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
The sink is prone to splashing and will wash any oil and vinegar residue away in no time.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Rita Perwich, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 May 2026
Meta Platforms is splashing some serious cash on AI infrastructure, and investors have flinched.
—Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 29 Apr. 2026
One video captured in March showed Chonkers sunbathing on a wooden float — on his own, as several smaller sea lions respectfully kept their distance — before splashing into the water, sending ripples through the water and the surrounding docks.
—Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 28 Apr. 2026
The birds’ splashing tends to discourage mosquito larvae development.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
That viral video of the bear splashing in his ice bath exists because dedicated researchers and zookeepers are working to make sure polar bears have a future — in the Arctic and beyond.
—Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Apr. 2026
So while a splashing polar bear in an oversized tub may look like pure joy, the work happening behind the scenes at the Oregon Zoo carries weight far beyond a viral video.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 20 Apr. 2026
From there, hundreds of species open and bloom, splashing shades of pink, purple, yellow, orange, red, and white across the park’s landscape.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 20 Apr. 2026
The sink is prone to splashing and will wash any oil and vinegar residue away in no time.
—Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashing
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Aerosol insecticides also show only limited success, as more midges emerge after spraying.—
Eva Flowe
May 8,
Charlotte Observer,
8 May 2026
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Williams bought his on the TikTok shop, and chose it because it was advertised as spraying quickly.—
Rebecca Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 May 2026
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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,
6 Feb. 2026
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The fatalities are gruesomely entertaining, the opening murder splattering the audience with such brutality that my theater howled in delight.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2026
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Notable activities include meditation, aerial yoga, myofascial release, sound healings and desert bathing.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 May 2026
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In the corner were two roofless latrines—one with the toilet and the other with a tap, bucket and footstool for bathing.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
24 Apr. 2026
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The other method is by hand-washing the blanket in a bathtub with cool water and a wool detergent.—
Ashley Poskin,
Martha Stewart,
2 May 2026
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The best way to get rid of the musty storage smell is through washing your clothes, but Ceconi recommends a few extra steps that ensure the odor really goes away.—
Melissa Epifano,
The Spruce,
1 May 2026
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On routes where Spirit is the only ultra-low-cost carrier, Maheshri estimated that these low-end fares could jump by 10 to 20 percent, with smaller but still noticeable increases, around 5 percent, rippling out to nearby or competing routes through the broader airline network.—
Peter Warren,
Houston Chronicle,
1 May 2026
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She was fascinated by the difference in speed between human activity and, say, a stone striking water, rippling outwards.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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The massive amounts of debris that impact created then crashed back to the lunar surface, creating a tidal wave 11 times taller than Mount Everest and then sloshing around for two hours to form the outer two of the basin’s three concentric rims.—
Meghan Bartels,
Scientific American,
4 Apr. 2026
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The common factor in all of this is the Federal Reserve (albeit acting in very good faith in response to successive defense, financial and health crises) increased the amount of money sloshing around relative to the size of the economy to unprecedented levels.—
Edward Lotterman,
Twin Cities,
15 Feb. 2026
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The decision to withhold Golden Tempo comes amid bubbling conversations to tweak the Triple Crown race calendar.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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Whatever emerges from the bubbling oil of the fryer — fish and chips; thick, thin and curly fries; Scotch eggs and bangers — is immaculately fried.—
Jenn Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
4 May 2026
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Planting a clover lawn is as easy as sprinkling topsoil over an even distribution of seeds, followed by watering.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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The Fort Worth Aviation Museum suffered damages on every single plane at their facility, and hail broke through their exhibit building, sprinkling insulation onto the entire gallery.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Splashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashing. Accessed 9 May. 2026.
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