gurgling

verb

Definition of gurglingnext
present participle of gurgle
as in splashing
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 Synonyms for gurgling
  1. splashing
  2. bubbling
  3. washing
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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
  • Streamers like Netflix and Disney have been splashing the cash of late in crucial regions like Korea and India, as the next season of Squid Game gets set for launch.
    Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of splashing
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  • Questions bubbling on Wall Street through the summer and into the fall have been whether Turner can still flourish without the NBA, whether affiliate fees would drop dramatically at TNT/ Turner, or whether there might even be a loss of carriage.
    Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Whether casually dating or deeply connecting with a sweetheart, may find that your new lover is acting differently, your many options are drying up or that there’s even tension bubbling beneath the seams.
    Kyle Thomas, People.com, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of bubbling
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  • In general, experts also recommend steps such as washing your hands and making sure foods that need to be refrigerated don't sit out too long.
    Allison Aubrey, NPR, 9 Dec. 2024
  • If bitten by an animal suspected of carrying the virus, health officials advise washing the wound thoroughly with soap and water for 15 minutes and immediately seeking medical attention.
    CBS News, CBS News, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of washing
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