as in to splash
to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy
the house painters accidentally splattered my car with paint
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Recent Examples of splatter
Today it's displayed on its back and splattered in paint at The Valentine museum as a symbol of the Lost Cause myth.
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Karri Peifer, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Gel guns are considered toy guns and are often used by kids and teens as a prank, with social media postings challenging them to shoot unsuspecting victims, the impact splattering the targets with water.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
But searing also often results in oil that splatters all over the stovetop (and sometimes the surrounding counters, floor, appliances…and the cook).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
Blood from Jensen’s skull splattered onto the floor and walls.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2025
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Karri Peifer, Axios, 1 Apr. 2025
Gel guns are considered toy guns and are often used by kids and teens as a prank, with social media postings challenging them to shoot unsuspecting victims, the impact splattering the targets with water.
—Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 27 Mar. 2025
But searing also often results in oil that splatters all over the stovetop (and sometimes the surrounding counters, floor, appliances…and the cook).
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Mar. 2025
Blood from Jensen’s skull splattered onto the floor and walls.
—Kevin Fixler, Idaho Statesman, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splatter
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The scientists proceeded to build a number of prototype urinals based on these findings, which also incorporated features such as a more closed design that better captured any urine that did splash.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2025
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And based on the relaxed grins splashed on our faces afterwards: mission accomplished.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
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Pérez’s manager, Enrique Paulino, whose shirt was spattered with blood, told reporters at the scene that the concert began shortly before midnight, with the roof collapsing almost an hour later, killing the group’s saxophonist.—
Danica Coto,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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His manager, Enrique Paulino, whose shirt was spattered with blood, told reporters at the scene that the concert began shortly before midnight, with the roof collapsing almost an hour later, killing the group's saxophonist.—
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Time,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Splatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splatter. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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