Thesaurus results for SPLUTTER

splutter

verb

Definition of splutter

as in to gasp

Related Words

Relevance

as in to spit

Related Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of splutter Any hostilities would no doubt lead many Chinese and American factories to splutter and die. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025 Stars are constantly roiling and churning as convective bubbles burst through to their visible surfaces and prominences splutter into space. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2025 Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw two interceptions and lost a fumble as the offense spluttered. — Ben Morse, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025 Then all at once Finley was up and pushing against my chest, spluttering between us what looked like a gallon of sea bilge. — Charna Flam, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for splutter

Recent Examples of Synonyms for splutter

Verb

Loud, frequent snoring paired with gasping, choking or pauses in breathing may point to obstructive sleep apnea.

— Ryan Brennan, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
Some of the more than 100 in attendance in the council chambers gasped or laughed when the town revealed that the fines have only amounted to $1,600 so far.

— Jim Woods, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of gasp

Verb

That’s the point when the software begins responding to real-world inputs and spitting out responses.

— Bloomberg, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 2026
Summary Philadelphia Phillies veteran outfielder Tommy Pham, known for his intense and outspoken personality, recently found himself in a social media spat with Cincinnati Reds outfielder Dane Myers.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of spit

Verb

People in surrounding cars gawked, waved and, in one instance, rolled down their windows to shout something that went unheard, as Bonelli explained that the van had internal cameras that were always on but not always being watched.

— Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026
When reporters shouted questions about the bombshell conversation, the future king at the time simply chuckled, remained silent and carried on walking.

— Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of shout

Verb

On their way to shore, the tender begins to sputter and smoke.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 18 Aug. 2026
Yet domestic investments, including in the Mountain Pass mine in California, continued to sputter because of scarce profits, price volatility, and technological challenges.

— GLORIA XIONG, Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of sputter

Verb

The Nano Foamer works well to foam both dairy milks and alternatives like oat and almond.

— Cassie Gill, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Then use either a foaming coil cleaner or a mixture of warm water and dish soap on the coils, making sure to avoid contact with the electrical controls and fan motor.

— Sheila Kim, The Spruce, 9 July 2026

Definition of foam

Verb

That pertness should be unbearable, but the scene is written in a minor key and performed by both actors to match, favouring eye contact and murmurs; the sheer brevity prevents it from becoming gloopy or crass.

— Caspar Salmon, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Some people experience a faster heart rate and, in severe cases, can develop a heart murmur.

— Teresa Maalouf, Verywell Health, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of murmur

Browse Nearby Words

splurging

splutter

spluttered

See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

Style

“Splutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splutter. Accessed 27 Aug. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of splutter

verb

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

southpaw

Popular in Grammar & Usage

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?

Commonly Misspelled Words

Popular in Wordplay

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Even More Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

Why do we say 'break a leg'?

16 Glee-ridden Words from Schitt's Creek

Popular

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

Games & Quizzes