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as in to gasp
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Recent Examples of splutter
Hackman always had his own roguish charm, but with a slow-burning, spluttering sense of rage.
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2025
Nonetheless, that second half characterised their league form: spluttering, stuttering and conceding.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
And with Europe's two largest economies already spluttering, the new year may herald a new era for both the European Union and the United States.
—Willem Marx, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
The extent to which his team are dysfunctional is almost untrue, but a spluttering bandwagon rolls on.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 1 July 2024
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Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 27 Feb. 2025
Nonetheless, that second half characterised their league form: spluttering, stuttering and conceding.
—Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 16 Feb. 2025
And with Europe's two largest economies already spluttering, the new year may herald a new era for both the European Union and the United States.
—Willem Marx, NPR, 5 Dec. 2024
The extent to which his team are dysfunctional is almost untrue, but a spluttering bandwagon rolls on.
—Phil Hay, The Athletic, 1 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splutter
Verb
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According to multiple witness accounts, Black groaned, gasped and appeared to be in visible distress during the execution.—
Christina Coulter,
People.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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The soundtrack to it all included enough cracking to keep the audience and judges cringing and gasping.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
EW.com,
30 July 2025
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If that didn’t prevent the irritation, the protists used their cilia to spit water at the pipette.—
Claire L. Evans,
Quanta Magazine,
30 July 2025
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One moment there’s a dual-headed hydra spitting flame in the city river, next there’s an all-out jet ski race bathed in gunfire.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
30 July 2025
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After beating Ravens cornerback Nate Wiggins in a 1-on-1 drill to start Tuesday’s joint practice, Mitchell shouted in the direction of several media members who witnessed him make Wiggins look bad at the line of scrimmage.—
James Boyd,
New York Times,
6 Aug. 2025
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Thelma was the only one who kept rushing forward, shouting, Harold is shot!—
Joshua Sharpe
August 6,
Literary Hub,
6 Aug. 2025
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With four 1,000-yard rushing seasons in Pittsburgh, Harris is expected to bring an immediate boost to a Chargers running game that sputtered last season in offensive coordinator Greg Roman’s first year.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
10 July 2025
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And while the Magic’s on-court product sputtered at times, the Magic’s business side thrived under Martins.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 June 2025
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Along the coast, the Curonian Spit unfurls like a ribbon—golden dunes shifting under languid winds and pine forests whispering above the sea.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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Nine-year-old Cole Morris cowered in between his grandfather and seven of their family members, whispering prayers as rising floodwaters lapped furiously at the stairs of their attic.—
Alaa Elassar,
CNN Money,
4 Aug. 2025
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This fragrance-free, non-comedogenic foaming facial cleanser gently lifts away dirt, oil and impurities without disrupting your skin's natural barrier.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 July 2025
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Then, squeeze your Magic Eraser a few times to activate the foaming bubbles.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
Verb
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Melancholic nylon guitars, murmuring bongos, and the distant cry of a trumpet create a vibe that sounds timeless — the magic is undeniable.—
Tere Aguilera,
Billboard,
1 Aug. 2025
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Her response was met with audible gasps and murmurs from the Wimbledon crowd.—
Kasia Pilat,
New York Times,
10 July 2025
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Even better, learning how to froth milk without a frother opens up a world of possibilities for elevating your coffee experience at home or on the road and save you from spending cash at the coffee shop. Watch the video above to learn how to froth milk for coffee without a frother.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
1 Aug. 2025
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The shaking motion froths the beverage and blends the drinks.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
23 July 2025
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“Splutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splutter. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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