as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the tiny stream gurgled down the rocky slope and joined the larger river at the bottom of the hill
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Recent Examples of gurgle
Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Freckled with grazing sheep and wandering cows, it’s dominated by views of towering mountains bisected by rushing rivers and gurgling streams painted in broad swaths of muted browns, yellows, and greens.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2024
This cuts off one exit route for gas leaving the stomach, causing gurgling in the neck and chest as gas gets trapped, which leads to bloating and flatulence as gas travels the other way through the digestive tract.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Sep. 2024
Water gurgled and the whole world seemed somehow far away and too close at once.
—Diana Saverin, Longreads, 25 July 2024
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Gurgling Cod Pitcher Practical, whimsical and historic all in one, the gurgling cod pitcher has to top the list for unusual souvenirs.
—Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Freckled with grazing sheep and wandering cows, it’s dominated by views of towering mountains bisected by rushing rivers and gurgling streams painted in broad swaths of muted browns, yellows, and greens.
—Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 Oct. 2024
This cuts off one exit route for gas leaving the stomach, causing gurgling in the neck and chest as gas gets trapped, which leads to bloating and flatulence as gas travels the other way through the digestive tract.
—Lisa Rapaport, EverydayHealth.com, 12 Sep. 2024
Water gurgled and the whole world seemed somehow far away and too close at once.
—Diana Saverin, Longreads, 25 July 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gurgle
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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Plus: Toronto finally signed a big bat, and Ken has more on … *sigh* … look, the Dodgers are just doing more than anyone else, OK?—
Ken Rosenthal,
The Athletic,
23 Jan. 2025
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An inflation report Wednesday that seemed to show little movement in prices set off a buying frenzy on Wall Street as investors breathed a collective sigh of relief that inflation was not on a path higher again.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2025
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Dispose of the ammonia, wash the grates with hot soapy water, dry them well, and return them to the stovetop.—
Jolie Kerr,
Better Homes & Gardens,
27 Jan. 2025
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Gently wash your face with a mild, rosacea-friendly face cleanser twice daily.—
Carrie Madormo, RN, MPH,
Verywell Health,
27 Jan. 2025
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Recent whispers from Washington suggest that tariffs are unlikely to be broad.—
Ganesh Rao,
CNBC,
16 Jan. 2025
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Veteran journalist Kim Osorio appears in the doc and says that there were whispers that Porter was a victim of Combs’ abuse, and an attorney for a client who sued Combs says her client witnessed acts of violence against Porter.—
Steven J. Horowitz,
Variety,
13 Jan. 2025
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The most common countermeasures are hiring contractors to re-install piles into the ground in the spring or bubbling – propeller fans blowing warm water from the bottom up, which keep an area ice-free.—
Lauren Carpenter,
USA TODAY,
18 Jan. 2025
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Some springs no longer bubble up from the aquifer and even the largest are now seeing their flow steadily reduced.—
Greg Allen,
NPR,
17 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There were also gasps, as a few didn’t-see-that-coming shocks spiced up some key categories.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
23 Jan. 2025
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Startled, the little girl gasps, spins around in panic before sprinting back to her bed and launching herself onto it.—
Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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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Their actions can quickly ripple through the tech ecosystem, influencing hiring practices and overall corporate approach to talent management across the sector.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Karen has largely been taciturn about her upcoming court dates and general circumstance, but Mia kicks the door open by mentioning that Karen seemingly drunk dialed Jacqueline recently, prompting a series of nervous murmurs around the table.—
Shamira Ibrahim,
Vulture,
6 Oct. 2024
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There are other types of innocent heart murmurs, all with varying characteristics.—
Angelica Bottaro,
Verywell Health,
2 Oct. 2024
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“Gurgle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gurgle. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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