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as in splattering
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 washing
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 splashing
Your backyard birds have enjoyed drinking water, splashing, and bathing in your birdbath for months but now freezing temperatures have arrived.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Streamers like Netflix and Disney have been splashing the cash of late in crucial regions like Korea and India, as the next season of Squid Game gets set for launch.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
There had been speculation that the blanket ban was due to India wanting to train amid secrecy amid the local tabloid newspaper splashing 'lockdown' headlines as if a lunatic was waving a gun around the WACA.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The splashing water can contaminate nearby foods and utensils.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Nov. 2024
Graceful Arizona sycamores shade the courtyards where shoppers stroll past splashing fountains and beds bursting with flowers.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
Buffalo could be heard splashing in the swamp and grunting for miles.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2024
Avoid splashing water onto the leaves as much as possible to prevent leaf diseases.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
The Starship rocket entered space and traveled halfway around the Earth before returning and splashing down in the Indian Ocean, as planned.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Streamers like Netflix and Disney have been splashing the cash of late in crucial regions like Korea and India, as the next season of Squid Game gets set for launch.
—Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
There had been speculation that the blanket ban was due to India wanting to train amid secrecy amid the local tabloid newspaper splashing 'lockdown' headlines as if a lunatic was waving a gun around the WACA.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The splashing water can contaminate nearby foods and utensils.
—Susan Selasky, Detroit Free Press, 24 Nov. 2024
Graceful Arizona sycamores shade the courtyards where shoppers stroll past splashing fountains and beds bursting with flowers.
—Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
Buffalo could be heard splashing in the swamp and grunting for miles.
—Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 16 Oct. 2024
Avoid splashing water onto the leaves as much as possible to prevent leaf diseases.
—Sheryl Geerts, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Oct. 2024
The Starship rocket entered space and traveled halfway around the Earth before returning and splashing down in the Indian Ocean, as planned.
—Jacob Pramuk, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashing
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Your backyard birds have enjoyed drinking water, splashing, and bathing in your birdbath for months but now freezing temperatures have arrived.Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
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This presents itself in varied forms, including bathing in boiling water and even breaking down to her students.Annabel Gutterman, TIME, 6 Dec. 2024
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In general, experts also recommend steps such as washing your hands and making sure foods that need to be refrigerated don't sit out too long.Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
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If bitten by an animal suspected of carrying the virus, health officials advise washing the wound thoroughly with soap and water for 15 minutes and immediately seeking medical attention.CBS News, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
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Questions bubbling on Wall Street through the summer and into the fall have been whether Turner can still flourish without the NBA, whether affiliate fees would drop dramatically at TNT/ Turner, or whether there might even be a loss of carriage.Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
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Whether casually dating or deeply connecting with a sweetheart, may find that your new lover is acting differently, your many options are drying up or that there’s even tension bubbling beneath the seams.Kyle Thomas, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
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“Splashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashing. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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