as in splashing
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 splattering
That’s one grand slam, rescued from splattering somebody’s nacho dip.
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Jayson Stark, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The bird dropped a surprise from above, hitting the king’s suit jacket and splattering others around him, including members of the press.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The bird dropped a surprise from above, hitting the king's suit jacket and splattering others around him, including members of the press.
—ABC News, 20 May 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, 6 Feb. 2026
In addition, writing with them required great concentration to avoid splattering ink or tearing the paper with the sharp metal nib.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
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
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
Jayson Stark, New York Times, 5 June 2026
The bird dropped a surprise from above, hitting the king’s suit jacket and splattering others around him, including members of the press.
—Los Angeles Times, 20 May 2026
The bird dropped a surprise from above, hitting the king's suit jacket and splattering others around him, including members of the press.
—ABC News, 20 May 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, 6 Feb. 2026
In addition, writing with them required great concentration to avoid splattering ink or tearing the paper with the sharp metal nib.
—New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
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
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splattering
Verb
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Canal Saint Martin in Paris drew throngs Sunday splashing and diving off a bridge, despite authorities’ attempts to control the crowds.—
Oleg Cetinic,
Fortune,
22 June 2026
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If your idea of a bucket-list trip includes your furry friend digging holes in the sand and splashing around in the surf, then add Rehoboth Beach to the top of your list.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Pineiro's left eye was punished by Price's right hooks, but Pineiro cut Price's mouth in the fifth round and Price couldn't prevent blood spattering her chest, white shirt and shorts for the rest of the bout.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 Apr. 2026
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Cara's golden face was covered in fresh dirt, spattering her mouth, nose, eyes, and head, with plenty more sprinkled on the concrete patio beneath her.—
MSNBC Newsweek,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Splattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splattering. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.
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