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 Gillian remains the franchise’s sensitive nerve ending, with Kidman splashing her sparkly charisma across every frame. — Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 8 Sep. 2026 Humm, New York City Yet another New York titan is splashing a new spot on the Big Apple scene this fall. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026 Doggy Pool Party Let your dog have its day splashing at the Doggy Pool Party at Kelley Cofer Park in Tucker. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The water is cold off of Comporta, but that didn’t stop dozens of braver beachgoers than me from splashing in the waves. — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Periodically, a block of ice would break away, splashing into the water, and only moments later would the sound reach us. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Think florals, throw pillows, and art, rather than splashing it on walls and cabinets. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashing
  1. spraying
  2. splattering
  3. bathing
  4. washing
  5. rippling
  6. sloshing
  7. bubbling
  8. sprinkling
Verb
  • Khachanov, the 30-year-old Russian was powerful off his return but Auger-Aliassime was spraying groundstrokes or hitting balls into the net.
    — Lukas Weese, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Designed as a water-free alternative to costly water-spraying setups, this technology mitigates high track temperatures caused by extreme heat waves, reducing deformation risks and speed delays.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 2 Sep. 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
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  • The famed Big 5 (elephants, buffalos, leopards, rhinos, and lions) are all easily spotted in these lands, but the diverse habitats provide opportunities for different behavioral sightings, from feeding to bathing and mating.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Traitors star could be seen posing nude from behind while bathing in an outdoor shower.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of bathing
Verb
  • Now, to the handwashing shortcomings, such as a cashier handling customer’s payment, then preparing drinks and serving plates of food to customers without washing hands (cash and payment cards tend to be germ motherships).
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026
  • In a single-person household, washing your bath mat every one to two weeks is typically sufficient.
    — Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of washing
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  • The piano part gurgles like the waters with a rippling right-hand figure in sextuplets.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Fuel prices have surged or supplies have simply disappeared, with consequences rippling through economies.
    — Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 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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  • The bubbling chemistry created with QB Tyler Shough last fall is likely to spill over into the new season.
    — Brad Evans, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Add the sauce to the same pan and cook until bubbling, 2 to 3 minutes.
    — Carole Kotkin, Miami Herald, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of bubbling
Verb
  • The duo wants to be there for the good, the bad, and the questionably smelly while sprinkling some happy-go-lucky magic over all of it.
    — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 9 Sep. 2026
  • But instead of overwhelming players like a Ubisoft title, Nihei and his team take a more measured approach, sprinkling the quests after each major upgrade.
    — Gieson Cacho, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of sprinkling

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“Splashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashing. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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