plash

1
2
as in to ripple
to move with a splashing motion a child happily plashing in the tub

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3
as in to splatter
to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy passing cars plashed us with roadside slush

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Recent Examples of plash The sea plashes in the dark out there, the trees whisper. Smith Henderson, Popular Mechanics, 20 Nov. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for plash
Verb
  • Someone had splashed acid on the girl and then smothered her, an autopsy revealed.
    Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
  • But while you may be tempted to spend your days sunning, building sand castles, and splashing in the waves (all of which are fabulous), don’t miss out on researching nearby attractions.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 30 May 2025
Verb
  • But the massive uncertainty caused by Trump’s policies have started to negatively ripple through the economy by affecting how consumers and businesses spend.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
  • With nearly eight decades under his belt, his influence continues to ripple across generations of artists and fans alike.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 May 2025
Verb
  • Reduce the heat if the chicken splatters too much or browns too quickly.
    The New York Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 May 2025
  • My sleep was interrupted by images of the ice splattered with blood.
    Maya Silver, Outside Online, 20 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The linen cotton blend isn’t see-through and is safe to machine wash on a gentle cycle and even tumble dry on low afterward.
    Jacquelyn Smith, Parents, 27 May 2025
  • The brand recommends washing the mat in cold water on the gentle cycle, and tumble drying it on a low speed or laying it flat to air dry.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 May 2025
Verb
  • This inflatable hot tub is designed to fit up to four people and features 120 bubbling warm jets, which can reach a temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Toni Sutton, People.com, 18 May 2025
  • This cauldron of mixed ingredients quickly bubbles over, and doesn’t stop overflowing until the film’s final moments.
    Travis Bean, Forbes.com, 17 May 2025

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“Plash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/plash. Accessed 3 Jun. 2025.

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