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as in sloshing
to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets
every bump in the road swashed a little more of my soda on the car's upholstery
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splashing
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On sunny days, the reflection of that splashing water can be seen from a long distance.—
Alex Robinson,
Outdoor Life,
19 Dec. 2024 -
The man climbed in but slipped on the step, sending the coffee splashing across the seat.—
Greg Borowski,
Journal Sentinel,
18 Dec. 2024
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“Swashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swashing. Accessed 9 Aug. 2025.
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