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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spluttering
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The sun is spitting out fantastic flares, hurling solar material at Earth and triggering spectacular auroras.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025 -
Authorities allege Workman was seen in a video spitting on her baby’s face and pouring dish soap in the infant’s mouth, according to unspecified court documents cited by WKRC, the Cincinnati Enquirer, and Fox 19.—
Nicole Acosta,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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From swapping out foaming cleansers for gentler alternatives to ditching certain ingredients in favor of others, their recommendations will help keep your skin watered, balanced, and glowing through February and beyond.—
Venus Wong,
refinery29.com,
25 Feb. 2025
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At this point, the butter should be foaming.—
Sarah Yang,
Sunset Magazine,
3 Oct. 2024
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Instead, The Rock appeared to retcon his Final Boss character by not only knighting Roman Reigns, but also hugging his archrival Cody Rhodes and whispering sweet nothings in his ear.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Nina and Radek were whispering about something.—
Brandon Taylor,
The Atlantic,
4 Jan. 2025
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But if the reform process lags and if Bangladesh's sputtering economy doesn't improve, the public's patience could start to wear thin for an administration that for now enjoys ample support.—
Michael Kugelman,
NPR,
21 Dec. 2024
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Those reports have unnerved British officials, who fear the tariffs could throttle the country’s already sputtering economic growth.—
Mark Landler,
New York Times,
20 Dec. 2024
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Now, new research suggests the Romans were also breathing in large amounts of lead from silver mining and smelting operations.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
7 Jan. 2025
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One of them is anaphylaxis, a life-threatening allergic reaction that can cause swelling of the throat, breathing difficulties, and even death.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
23 Dec. 2024
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To get more comfortable speaking to a crowd, start by actively participating in meetings.—
Sho Dewan,
Forbes,
24 Dec. 2024
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By speaking directly with folks who were once known as internet punch lines, Loftus offers listeners a nuanced understanding of their experiences.—
Marnie Shure,
The Atlantic,
24 Dec. 2024
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Create Polls and Ask Questions Polls get people talking, and LinkedIn’s algorithm rewards it.—
William Arruda,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!—
Leonard David,
Space.com,
3 Jan. 2025
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Florida police said that corrections officers in the state found messages between Victoria and a prison inmate discussing a plot to have her husband killed, according to an arrest report obtained by TMZ, which first reported news of the arrest.—
Ryan Coleman,
EW.com,
14 Mar. 2025
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But make no mistake, retaining Gordon beyond this season is a priority for the Bears front office and something Poles and his staff are discussing.—
Dan Wiederer,
Chicago Tribune,
14 Mar. 2025
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“Spluttering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spluttering. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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