as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the soapy water bubbled down the drain
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Recent Examples of bubble
But if the tear were large enough, the rapid depressurization would cause the gases in the astronaut’s body to expand quickly and bubble over due to the pressure difference.
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Regina Kim, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
In the kitchen on this day, giant bubbling crocks of cassava leaf stew, peanut butter soup and jollof rice sat over jumping blue flames.
—Mará Rose Williams, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
The bad blood between Howard and O’Neal bubbled over in the past few days, following Howard’s remarks regarding their decades-long beef during a recent podcast appearance.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Which was bubbling in his mind to begin with, reaching out to call for the other?
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Regina Kim, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
In the kitchen on this day, giant bubbling crocks of cassava leaf stew, peanut butter soup and jollof rice sat over jumping blue flames.
—Mará Rose Williams, Kansas City Star, 2 Jan. 2025
The bad blood between Howard and O’Neal bubbled over in the past few days, following Howard’s remarks regarding their decades-long beef during a recent podcast appearance.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 8 Jan. 2025
Which was bubbling in his mind to begin with, reaching out to call for the other?
—Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com, 4 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubble
Verb
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By sunset, kids splash in the shallows while fishermen haul in their last catch of the day.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes,
18 Jan. 2025
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In a separate concurrence, Justice Neil Gorsuch splashed cold water on the argument.—
Julia Shapero,
The Hill,
17 Jan. 2025
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Then, wash your hands and throw your clothes into the washing machine (more on this below).—
Erica Sloan,
SELF,
14 Jan. 2025
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Perhaps most concerning, FDA inspectors noted that employees were never seen washing their hands.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Jan. 2025
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Given these facts, California’s fire devastation will ripple through the entire nation, and may be the most expensive natural disaster in U.S. history.—
Sabrina Haake,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Jan. 2025
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Collaboration and adaptability are crucial, as changes often ripple across the organization.—
William Mullane,
USA TODAY,
16 Jan. 2025
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Cinnamon Melts Hotcakes are good and all, but nothing beats a squishy mini cinnamon roll dripping with cream-cheese icing.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
18 Jan. 2025
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Over thousands of years, water dripped below the surface creating an underground water deposit called the Ogallala Aquifer.—
David Newcomb,
Kansas City Star,
16 Jan. 2025
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Some names have trickled out in the past two weeks, and the Pioneer Press can share a few more players MNUFC is legitimately connected with over the last month.—
Andy Greder,
Twin Cities,
15 Jan. 2025
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Friends and neighbors who left town are trickling back home.—
Deborah Netburn,
Los Angeles Times,
14 Jan. 2025
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“Bubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubble. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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