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as in to gasp
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Recent Examples of splutter
Then all at once Finley was up and pushing against my chest, spluttering between us what looked like a gallon of sea bilge.
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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
Cover partially, as the mixture will splutter, and simmer for 8 minutes.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
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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
Cover partially, as the mixture will splutter, and simmer for 8 minutes.
—Angelica Stabile, Fox News, 3 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splutter
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When visitors enter and see the massive aircraft, slightly tilted to give the illusion of takeoff and framed by floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking the Simi Valley hills, their first reaction is to gasp, Trulio said.—
Deirdre Bardolf,
FOXNews.com,
1 Nov. 2025
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Occasionally a voice would gasp at the window.—
Ryan Knighton,
AFAR Media,
31 Oct. 2025
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Crypto mining, like AI, relies heavily on graphic processing units, or GPUs, with the chips racing to solve complicated algorithms that spit out currency rewards for correctly verifying blockchain transactions, and CoreWeave was a steady buyer.—
Jeremy Kahn,
Fortune,
8 Nov. 2025
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However, a mysterious doctor showed up and revealed herself as Asuka, spitting mist at Charlotte's face, which also hit Alexa.—
Matthew Couden,
MSNBC Newsweek,
8 Nov. 2025
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Bearing rugelach, Brooks arrived late, shouted everyone down, and then—infuriatingly—made their work better.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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The video shows immigration agents arresting a man later identified as Dennis Quiñonez, as people shout that there is a child in the back of the car.—
Rebecca Schneid,
Time,
9 Nov. 2025
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On a night when the Broncos offense sputtered and Rizzi’s special teams had several face-palm moments, Skinner’s block was the Broncos’ bailout, and the differentiator that underscored a dominating performance on defense.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
7 Nov. 2025
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Alas, one day Dave Min’s efforts to keep the government closed will sputter out.—
John Seiler,
Oc Register,
28 Oct. 2025
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Available in three sleek neutral shades, these joggers whisper quiet luxury and feel like a dream.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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But no one wants to be caught sifting through lawsuits or whispering about a castmate’s questionable business practices.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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Creamy cleansers help to preserve your skin’s natural fatty acids, while foaming cleansers are designed to strip them away.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
23 Oct. 2025
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The four fragrances will be available to purchase in a wide assortment, including three-wick candles, fine fragrance mists, body creams, body washes, foaming hand soaps, hand sanitizer sprays, laundry care, decor and wallflowers.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
14 Oct. 2025
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After Jib-jib moved in with the family, however, his heart murmur went away.—
Idaho Statesman,
Idaho Statesman,
4 Nov. 2025
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Two students have unrolled what looks like an incomplete treasure map, and lean over it with magnifying glasses, murmuring to one another.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Oct. 2025
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Simply froth together apple butter and heavy cream until creamy.—
Kylie Petty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
21 Oct. 2025
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The cruelty-free fragrance melds notes of pumpkin spice, nutmeg, frothed milk, musk, and sandalwood, and keeps you fresh all day long.—
Gretta Monahan,
Boston Herald,
9 Oct. 2025
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“Splutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splutter. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.
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