spluttering

verb

Definition of splutteringnext
present participle of splutter
1
as in gasping

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2
as in spitting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spluttering
  1. spitting
  2. foaming
  3. whispering
  4. sputtering
  5. breathing
  6. speaking
  7. talking
  8. discussing
Verb
  • You're used to people spitting lies at you about their identity.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
  • The song grew into a post-grunge anthem, an abrasively catchy, groovy head-scratcher about being blown to hell, spitting in wishing wells, and cuckoo cannonballs.
    Drew Fortune, Vulture, 25 Nov. 2024
Definition of spitting
Verb
  • At this point, the butter should be foaming.
    Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The foaming tablets penetrate residue and grime build-up and freshen your disposal with a clean citrus scent.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of foaming
Verb
  • In the dense forests of the Eastern Himalayas, moths are whispering something to us.
    Matthew Carey, Deadline, 4 Dec. 2024
  • While the original Broadway poster features Glinda whispering into Elphaba’s ear with Elphaba’s eyes obscured by her witch’s hat, the film version featuring Ariana Grande as Glinda and Erivo as Elphaba chose to show Elphaba’s eyes.
    Harrison Richlin, IndieWire, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of whispering
Verb
  • Kushner heaps flashback upon flashback; minor characters flare promisingly to life—a creepy uncle of Lucien’s, a disgruntled ex-Moulinard—before sputtering out, victims of their own inconsequence.
    Alexandra Schwartz, The New Yorker, 7 Oct. 2024
  • The Chinese economy is sputtering and the government is working on a stimulus package to boost the economy.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of sputtering
Verb
  • Symptoms of the the flu-like disease so far include headaches, cough, fever, breathing difficulties, and anemia.
    Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Patients’ symptoms have included headache, cough, fever, breathing difficulties, body aches and anemia.
    Brenda Goodman, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of breathing
Verb
  • At least half of the shows in the study had at least one Orthodox character in a speaking role.
    William Earl, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
  • While speaking with The Hollywood Reporter for a January cover story, Hines reflected on the start of her relationship with her second husband.
    Christy Piña, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of speaking
Verb
  • The clip shows the dog waiting outside a door for its owner to appear, followed by the moment that has people talking.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • On Tuesday, the group of volunteers canvassed the neighborhood where Bryan was last seen, taping up posters, handing out fliers and talking to shopkeepers and passersby.
    Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of talking
Verb
  • And here's Wyden discussing his concerns.
    Tax Notes Staff, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The puzzle game has rapidly garnered a dedicated global fan base, with players eagerly discussing strategies and sharing their daily results on social media.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of discussing
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