as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the soapy water bubbled down the drain
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Recent Examples of bubble
In reality, the city’s trouble has been bubbling for years.
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Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
New York has seen tensions bubbling in recent months, particularly around the controversial plan to allow ICE agents to operate out of Rikers Island, the largest prison in New York City.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
Essential character details emerge amidst the pace that drives their daily goals, and the fears bubbling underneath occasionally erupt, without anyone having to pay the price for this natural human upset.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
But just a few weeks later — after President Donald Trump announced widescale tariffs and the stock market dropped precipitously, bubbling up recession fears — some would-be vacationers abruptly scaled back their spending plans, a second round of the survey found.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 31 May 2025
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Elliott Wenzler, Denver Post, 9 June 2025
New York has seen tensions bubbling in recent months, particularly around the controversial plan to allow ICE agents to operate out of Rikers Island, the largest prison in New York City.
—Peter Aitken, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 June 2025
Essential character details emerge amidst the pace that drives their daily goals, and the fears bubbling underneath occasionally erupt, without anyone having to pay the price for this natural human upset.
—Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 23 May 2025
But just a few weeks later — after President Donald Trump announced widescale tariffs and the stock market dropped precipitously, bubbling up recession fears — some would-be vacationers abruptly scaled back their spending plans, a second round of the survey found.
—Ana Teresa Solá, CNBC, 31 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubble
Verb
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There's a person whose only job is to splash ghee between layers of filo dough.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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As if this dramatic moment was not enough, ACT-UP member Mark Chaney took it upon himself to splash and smear several vials of a red liquid onto the door of the City Council chambers.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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Not pressure washing your driveway can lead to structural damage or even safety hazards on top of the inevitable eyesore.—
Ashlyn Needham,
Southern Living,
20 June 2025
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Choose warm or hot water: While some clothes should always be washed using cold water, higher temperatures are more effective at removing dirt, oil, and sweat.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 June 2025
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Small disruptions—even those that last just a few hours—can ripple through workplace morale and trust.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Two bulls, each weighing over 1,300 pounds, ram heads and jab horns as their muscles ripple under velvety coats.—
Chang W. Lee,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Tyler Perry Tyler Perry layers a coat dripping in jewels over his black-and-white suit.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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Riding this sleek pole up only to drip down slow, my thighs squeezing it, showing my strength.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
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Making a point about the adaptability of the spring men’s wardrobe to cater to different tastes and needs, workwear trickled down to sartorial brands’ collections, too.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
20 June 2025
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Text messages went flying from friend to friend and, slowly, suggestions trickled in: Maybe iskursiyon?—
Jeff Chu,
Travel + Leisure,
16 June 2025
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“Bubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubble. Accessed 26 Jun. 2025.
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