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as in to gasp
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Recent Examples of splutter
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw two interceptions and lost a fumble as the offense spluttered.
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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
United fans will be hoping that the squad’s summer upgrades, both in system and personnel, have helped improve what has been a spluttering setup.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Since no one knew who was watching what and when, watercooler chat and even many recap blogs spluttered out.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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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
United fans will be hoping that the squad’s summer upgrades, both in system and personnel, have helped improve what has been a spluttering setup.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Since no one knew who was watching what and when, watercooler chat and even many recap blogs spluttered out.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splutter
Verb
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Thompson gasped loudly as the injection began taking effect, according to The Associated Press, before taking about a dozen breaths that turned into snoring sounds.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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As the injection began taking effect, Thompson gasped loudly, then took about a dozen breaths that evolved into three snores.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
29 Jan. 2026
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Sucking them in and spitting them out all at once, like shadows flickering on the wall of the cave.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
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With their sharp eyesight, surprising memory and talent for spitting water, archerfish (family Toxotidae) have forced scientists to rethink what intelligence looks like.—
Scott Travers,
Forbes.com,
17 Jan. 2026
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The crowd, rapidly swelling into the hundreds, screamed insults and obscenities at the agents, some of whom shouted back mockingly.—
Jack Brook,
Twin Cities,
25 Jan. 2026
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While the officers secured the detainees in the van, Arturo Gonzalez, 23, shouted into a megaphone promising that this would not be the last time protestors take such actions.—
Teri Figueroa,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Jan. 2026
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The arc of the season sputters between big and little problems in a haphazard manner, with strange side quests for Simon and Trevor that are more head-scratching than adventurous.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
27 Jan. 2026
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The Breakout When Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Europe’s defense industry began to sputter into a higher gear.—
Gerry Doyle,
Bloomberg,
27 Jan. 2026
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Returning to his role as the Joker is Barry Keoghan, and Paul Dano is also whispered to reprise his role as the Riddler.—
Mark Hughes,
Forbes.com,
28 Jan. 2026
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Malka Gorman was taken to an infirmary for care, but instead young Erna heard caregivers whispering that her mother was Jewish.—
Edie Kasten,
CBS News,
27 Jan. 2026
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From evocation of sunrise to midday on the sea, with sonic glowings, glintings and glarings, to waves tossing and foaming, to elemental interactions of wind and water, Spano had a sure and sympathetic command of the score.—
Scott Cantrell,
Dallas Morning News,
11 Jan. 2026
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Once foaming subsides, gently pour into cold juice glasses or flutes and enjoy.—
Jason O'Bryan,
Robb Report,
27 Dec. 2025
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Tess murmurs, having had no idea that Alex, who works in finance, has started moonlighting in standup.—
Justin Chang,
New Yorker,
12 Dec. 2025
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An aide for former first daughter Chelsea Clinton shut down murmurs about her entering the race.—
Kyler Alvord,
PEOPLE,
12 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Fans can also froth the Sweet Cream Enhancers to make an at-home cold foam, according to a product listing.—
Sabrina Weiss,
PEOPLE,
8 Jan. 2026
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Sorry to be yet another woman frothing over the gay male body as depicted on Heated Rivalry, but these guys look really good in swim trunks.—
Emma Specter,
Vogue,
27 Dec. 2025
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“Splutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splutter. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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