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verb

ˈspa-tər How to pronounce spatter (audio)
Definition of spatternext
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as in to splash
to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets a passing car spattered mud on her clothes

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as in to splatter
to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy the dog vigorously shook himself, spattering the carpet and walls with water

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spatter

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noun

as in splash
a very small amount a spatter of praise for her work was mixed in with quite a lot of criticism

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Recent Examples of spatter
Verb
Over two years, McGann, who studied illustration at the University of Hartford, has spattered every square inch of their one-bedroom in different colors. — Wendy Goodman, Curbed, 3 June 2025 Pérez’s manager, Enrique Paulino, whose shirt was spattered with blood, told reporters at the scene that the concert began shortly before midnight, with the roof collapsing almost an hour later, killing the group’s saxophonist. — Danica Coto, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
Markers indicate blood spatter on Tom Martens' boxer shorts. — Maureen Maher, CBS News, 24 Apr. 2025 Erin Moriarty: Blood stains and blood spatter tell a story. — Jordan Kinsey, CBS News, 17 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for spatter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spatter
  1. splash
  2. splatter
  3. sprinkling
  4. shred
  5. glimmer
  6. speck
  7. hint
  8. bit
Verb
  • The two passengers also encountered floating traffic cones, and by the time the car made it to the other end, water was splashing up near the passenger side window.
    — Rachel Raposas, People.com, 30 July 2025
  • Republicans face severe headwinds as the party in power, but Democrats were splashed with a cold dose of reality in a new Wall Street Journal poll.
    — Jonathan Easley, The Hill, 28 July 2025
Definition of splash
Verb
  • There are explosions, too, and lots of NSFW supe antics, like one unidentified supe hacking up a disgusting ball of...something from her throat that splatters on Kimiko's cheek.
    — EW.com, EW.com, 26 July 2025
  • Another woman grabbed her and put her in the bathroom, then that woman was shot and killed, splattering blood on the child, who was otherwise uninjured, the sheriff said.
    — Olivia Lloyd, Miami Herald, 25 July 2025
Definition of splatter
Noun
  • Switzerland fans, along with a sprinkling of Wales fans, buffered the gaps.
    — Megan Feringa, New York Times, 25 July 2025
  • Most popular history skips from Hiroshima to the economic boom of the 1950s—with maybe a sprinkling of the Marshall Plan in between—but our society was fundamentally reorganized by the war.
    — Literary Hub July 1, Literary Hub, 1 July 2025
Definition of sprinkling
Noun
  • Lamb noodle soup at Chen’s Noodle House The shreds of lamb bring a gentle gaminess to the surprisingly subtle broth that George Chen packs with wide, floppy, hand-cut noodles at his tiny restaurant.
    — Matthew Odam, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
  • To prevent the shreds from clumping, anti-caking agents like cellulose (a plant fiber made from wood pulp) and potato starch are often added, which can steal moisture from the cheese, affecting its texture.
    — Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 23 July 2025
Definition of shred
Noun
  • For those affected by this rare, incurable condition, the move was seen as an outrageous denial of their right to weigh the drug’s risks and benefits for themselves, and an extinguishing of what had been at least a glimmer of hope.
    — Benjamin Mazer, The Atlantic, 31 July 2025
  • While this may appear to be a grim outlook for rental housing in the U.S., there is a small glimmer of hope.
    — Sydney Lake, Fortune, 25 July 2025
Definition of glimmer
Noun
  • The threatening hunk of rock appears as just a speck of light through even the strongest astronomical tools.
    — Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 25 July 2025
  • Using data from ground and space telescopes, the researchers were able to pinpoint the moment when the first specks of planet-forming material began to coalesce around the protostar.
    — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 18 July 2025
Definition of speck
Noun
  • Additionally, the long sleeves, which are also a major part of the design, evoke a hint of tastefulness.
    — Essence, Essence, 1 Aug. 2025
  • That could potentially be a hint into the sophistication of the attack.
    — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 1 Aug. 2025
Definition of hint
Noun
  • And one is a little bit more Euclidean and logical and technical and the other theoretic.
    — Sean Woods, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025
  • So trying to use that to your advantage a little bit.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2025
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