as in sprinkling
a very small amount
at least you have a splash of common sense—which is more than we can say for your mother
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as in to splatter
to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy
the bus splashed us as it barrelled through the puddles
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as in to bubble
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the spilled juice splashed over the counter and onto the floor
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Recent Examples of splash
Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article The Broncos have made a series of splashes so far in free agency.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2025
PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
One of the most consistent things about The Pitt, as dependable as fourth-year med student Dennis Whitaker getting gross stuff splashed on him, is that Santos will be a pain in the ass.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
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Noun
The matching glass-top end table is a practical spot for cups of tea or summery cocktails, and fade-resistant cushion covers zip free for easy laundering when splashes inevitably occur.
—Miles Walls, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2025
Listen to this article The Broncos have made a series of splashes so far in free agency.
—Parker Gabriel, The Denver Post, 14 Mar. 2025
Verb
The lens includes internal seals and gaskets to reduce instances of dust and splash ingress.
—PCMAG, 12 Mar. 2025
One of the most consistent things about The Pitt, as dependable as fourth-year med student Dennis Whitaker getting gross stuff splashed on him, is that Santos will be a pain in the ass.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splash
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These tiny cakes are the perfect springtime treat full of tangy lemon flavor paired with a creamy citrus cream cheese frosting that cuts the tartness just enough, garnished with a sprinkling of bright lemon zest.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
11 Mar. 2025
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Follow Sowing Instructions To plant onion seeds, evenly scatter the seeds across the surface of pre-moistened seed-starting mix and then cover the seeds with a light sprinkling of the seed-starting mix.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2025
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Pour or spray hydrogen peroxide over the baking soda.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
21 Mar. 2025
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Court documents allege that Nelson traveled to a Tesla dealership in Loveland, Colo., on multiple nights in January and February, allegedly lighting Molotov cocktails and throwing them in the dealership's parking lot and spraying graffiti on the building's windows and walls.—
Jaclyn Diaz,
NPR,
20 Mar. 2025
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But searing also often results in oil that splatters all over the stovetop (and sometimes the surrounding counters, floor, appliances…and the cook).—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
8 Mar. 2025
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Blood from Jensen’s skull splattered onto the floor and walls.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
6 Mar. 2025
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An employee was seen sneezing directly into their hand and returning to work without washing their hands.—
Camila Pedrosa,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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Because what’s really getting washed is the film as the paint rests safely beneath it.—
Karl Brauer,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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By Erica Sloan Sparkly beverages pumped with prebiotic fiber have been bubbling up for some time now, positioned both as gut-helpers and healthier alts to classic soda.—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
18 Mar. 2025
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Later, crude oil bubbled up and settled to create a thick layer on top.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
18 Mar. 2025
Verb
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The disappearance of their son ripples through an accomplished ensemble piece that also includes excellent work from Sarayu Blue, Jack Huston, and especially Ji-young Yoo, who nearly steals the whole show.—
Brian Tallerico,
Vulture,
18 Mar. 2025
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In Baltimore, meanwhile, economic effects could ripple.—
Evan Bush,
NBC News,
15 Mar. 2025
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There is one thing to note, however, that could be a glimmer of hope.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes,
25 Mar. 2025
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Any hope of the U.S. team making the final in San Francisco after glimmers of a good performance — like being in third place during the final race — evaporated as the crew struggled to maintain stable flight on its frisky F50 boat.—
Andrew Rice,
The Athletic,
22 Mar. 2025
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To add scouring power, sprinkle kosher salt on the lemon, which acts as a gentle abrasive to scour away odor-causing buildup and residue.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
24 Mar. 2025
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Will people obey this new law and stop eating this ingredient, cease and desist from mixing its powder with their milk, sprinkling it onto their ice-cream?—
Walter E Block,
Orange County Register,
22 Mar. 2025
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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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