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
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Most often, these bags are splashed in Vuitton’s monogram or Damier Ebene canvas textiles.Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
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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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Nobody knew whether to smile, laugh or breathe a huge sigh of relief after Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester United 4-3 on Thursday evening to reach the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup.Jay Harris, The Athletic, 20 Dec. 2024
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If someone lets out a big sigh or gasps, these will now be captioned as [sighs] or [gasps], respectively.Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 5 Dec. 2024
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And make sure to wash your hands frequently with soap and water.Eduardo Cuevas, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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Also, pay special attention to washing the folds of your skin, as bacteria likes to hang out there.Deanna Pai, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024
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With a fan balanced behind each ear, the device operates at the level of a whisper (30 decibels), and its battery can last for 17 hours, or the equivalent of two workdays.Olatunji Osho-Williams, Smithsonian Magazine, 18 Dec. 2024
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Neutral and clean with just a whisper of grain and pepper to enliven the palate.Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
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However, a lot of turmoil between them was bubbling just beneath the surface.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
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The Bear Season 4 (FX) TBA The Bear’s popularity has bubbled over like a pot of boiling water since its debut.Lucy Ford, TIME, 20 Dec. 2024
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The organization is also producing a caregiver's guide for people under 50 that includes — gasp — humor.Kat McGowan, NPR, 23 Dec. 2024
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That play drew gasps and then applause from the announced 8,022 at the Barclays Center and punctuated what turned into a shockingly easy 87-60 victory for the Terps over the Orange.Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 21 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, vendors may not disclose vulnerabilities in their systems, increasing the risk of breaches that can ripple through their clients’ operations.Steve Wilson, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
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But now, the data suggests the pandemic has started a wave of abstention that is still rippling through grade levels.Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 17 Dec. 2024
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Grant them the proper resources while addressing this commitment, putting to rest rumors and murmurs regarding their status.Doug Melville, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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There have also been some murmurs around whether former Gov. John Bel Edwards (D) could jump in on the Democrats’ side.Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 25 Nov. 2024
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“Gurgle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gurgle. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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