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as in to gasp
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Recent Examples of splutter
Stars are constantly roiling and churning as convective bubbles burst through to their visible surfaces and prominences splutter into space.
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw two interceptions and lost a fumble as the offense spluttered.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Then all at once Finley was up and pushing against my chest, spluttering between us what looked like a gallon of sea bilge.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Since no one knew who was watching what and when, watercooler chat and even many recap blogs spluttered out.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2025
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw two interceptions and lost a fumble as the offense spluttered.
—Ben Morse, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Then all at once Finley was up and pushing against my chest, spluttering between us what looked like a gallon of sea bilge.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
Since no one knew who was watching what and when, watercooler chat and even many recap blogs spluttered out.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splutter
Verb
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Onlookers gasp as cast members rush over to assist.—
Christopher Edwards,
PEOPLE,
31 Mar. 2026
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Olivia Miles makes the types of nifty passes that can leave fans gasping in astonishment.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
17 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Because who wouldn’t want to join a religion seemingly spitting out beautiful women?—
Elizabeth Gulino,
Allure,
26 Mar. 2026
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The machine will then spit out a roll of one-dollar bills corresponding with the selection, wrapped in a one-sheet sales pitch.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Mar. 2026
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The march continues to weave throughout the Plaza on its way back to Mill Creek Park as people shout various chants, blare music, pound on handheld drums and blow whistles.—
Jenna Ebbers,
Kansas City Star,
28 Mar. 2026
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Malinin shouted and punched the air with relief after finishing the skate.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
28 Mar. 2026
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But that pact came without the protection of a no-trade clause, and as the Cubs sputtered to a second consecutive 83-win, playoff-less season, the idea of trading a controllable second baseman with the ability to play shortstop to upgrade the roster wasn’t too far-fetched.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Mar. 2026
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The Storm’s offense sputtered a bit the rest of the half, but the defense did its part, holding Columbus to a pair of field goals.—
Chris Hays,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Mar. 2026
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Industry associates whispered to Vanity Fair in 1996 about Mottola adopting shady mobster tactics in his running of Sony, demanding loyalty and allegedly keeping a gun in his briefcase.—
Cheyenne Roundtree,
Rolling Stone,
2 Apr. 2026
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After Tomislav whispered in his ear, reporter Lauren Shehadi asked what his teammate said.—
Colleen Kane,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Holding a cup in the air the man aims a hot stream of foaming milk into a stainless steel tumbler sitting inside a steel davara that rests on the counter.—
Kalpana Mohan,
Mercury News,
4 Mar. 2026
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Enjoy your meal at twilight, gazing down at the foaming riptides of the Atlantic.—
Jeannette Cooperman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Feb. 2026
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The remark drew a mix of gasps, murmurs and laughs from others in the room.—
Emily Chang,
ABC News,
19 Mar. 2026
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Meyers bent his head and murmured to Bria.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The sky was blue and the wind was up, and after descending and descending, the trees and the sea scrub cleared to reveal a spectacular sand beach down below, on which the waves frothed and broke with a roar.—
Nicole Krauss,
Harpers Magazine,
24 Feb. 2026
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While dinner on the patio is exceptional, breakfast served under a thatched hut — where staff froths cappuccinos tableside — is equally satisfying.—
Kim Foley MacKinnon,
Forbes.com,
20 Jan. 2026
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“Splutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splutter. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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