splutter

verb

Definition of splutternext
1
as in to gasp

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2
as in to spit

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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
  1. gasp
  2. spit
  3. shout
  4. sputter
  5. whisper
  6. foam
  7. murmur
  8. froth
Verb
  • Eventually the curtain was closed again and the microphone in the room was turned off, but Pike could still be heard making gasping or snoring sounds.
    — Rebecca Boone, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Common symptoms of sleep apnea include loud snoring, gasping for air during the night, and waking up feeling tired.
    — Lindsay Curtis, HEALTH, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of gasp
Verb
  • Meanwhile, in the rental market, the blockbuster RealPage lawsuit alleged that the company’s leasing software pooled landlords’ data and spit out rent recommendations that helped landlords raise rents in lockstep.
    — Lindsay Owens, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026
  • After an energetic and meticulous performance by the dancers, Yung Lean left the formation and spat a blue ice cream cone into the camera lens as the song faded out.
    — Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of spit
Verb
  • The engines were so loud the commandos would have had to shout to be heard.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Use ‘we’ then ‘I’ Start by shouting out your colleagues, then mention your specific actions.
    — Melody Wilding, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of shout
Verb
  • Their offense has sputtered and wheezed, even as their defense has done its part to keep them in games.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
  • The Texans are 0-3 for the straight year as the offense sputters.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of sputter
Verb
  • Social media companies are hesitant to allow promotion on their platforms, and Hollywood is whispering that the tech mogul’s power might keep the public from opportunities to see the film.
    — Joel Mathis, TheWeek, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Both understand the enduring appeal of clothes that whisper rather than shout, so there are no gratuitous logos or blink-and-you’ll-miss-it microtrends here.
    — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of whisper
Verb
  • Cook, stirring occasionally and keeping a close watch, until mixture begins to foam up and boil, about 5 minutes.
    — Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026
  • For the best results, Dyson recommends using toothpaste without foaming agents.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of foam
Verb
  • Though, it perhaps must be said that Johnson’s glazed-over, murmuring style of line delivery does grow grating.
    — Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Moments later, murmurs, then cheers, rippled out from where Pasitney, Gaudry, and Espersen stood.
    — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of murmur
Verb
  • When the Nuggets returned home for Game 5 at Ball Arena, the fans were frothing.
    — Troy Renck, Denver Post, 11 May 2026
  • Déjà vu and optimism keep colliding, frothing undelivered expectations around the region.
    — Jennifer Hansler, CNN Money, 7 May 2026
Definition of froth

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“Splutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splutter. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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