as in sprinkling
a very small amount
at least you have a splash of common sense—which is more than we can say for your mother
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as in to splatter
to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy
the bus splashed us as it barrelled through the puddles
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as in to bubble
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the spilled juice splashed over the counter and onto the floor
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Recent Examples of splash
Macie Stump, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Milwaukee has battled back to being a top-four team in the East, and they are now primed to make a potential splash ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
Because caroming off a giant rubber ball to grab a rope and swing Tarzan-like up onto a deck (or splash into the water trying) will never get old, apparently.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
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Noun
These curtains feature a splash of magenta around the border which adds a fun flare to the space.
—Macie Stump, Southern Living, 26 Jan. 2025
Milwaukee has battled back to being a top-four team in the East, and they are now primed to make a potential splash ahead of the NBA trade deadline.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025
Verb
As Whakaari filmed, Matty popped out of the slide and splashed into the water behind Craig who was still patiently waiting for his grandson to emerge.
—Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 11 Jan. 2025
Because caroming off a giant rubber ball to grab a rope and swing Tarzan-like up onto a deck (or splash into the water trying) will never get old, apparently.
—Greg Cote, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splash
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In fact, what's easier than a beautiful tube pan cake with a simple glaze and a sprinkling of pecans?—
Anna Theoktisto,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2024
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For example, municipal and fire prevention agencies must give property owners advance — and continual — warnings to clear dead vegetation and to wet dry brush within 10 feet of the house with periodic, prolonged sprinklings.—
Andrew J. Campa,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2025
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Sinner won a routine first set as Rune sprayed his groundstrokes, making 14 unforced errors between his forehand and backhand to Sinner’s seven.—
Charlie Eccleshare,
The Athletic,
20 Jan. 2025
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John Deere offers a bunch of diesel and battery powered autonomous tractors and trucks that come equipped with advanced cameras and sensors that enables one employee to do the planting, crop spraying, dumping and moving work of multiple workers. CES 2025 was all about consumers.—
Gene Marks,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Play a series of games in time before the clock runs out or you get slimed or splattered with paint.—
Alexis Clinton,
Axios,
2 Jan. 2025
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The eagle was also splattered with red paint years ago.—
The Editors of ARTnews,
ARTnews.com,
14 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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These days, thanks to viral limited-edition soda flavor releases, bubbling interest in non-alcoholic drinks, and the dirty soda wave spurred by TikTok and reality shows like The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, soda options are poppin’.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
31 Jan. 2025
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With friendships being tested and long-standing grievances bubbling to the surface, the season finale makes one thing clear: Potomac is clocked in.—
Essence,
Essence,
31 Jan. 2025
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Misinformation can ripple through already tense communities, leading to people staying home from work and school.—
Steph Solis,
Axios,
30 Jan. 2025
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The Los Angeles Dodgers' signing of Roki Sasaki rippled throughout the baseball industry when the Japanese pitcher announced his decision on his Instagram account Jan. 17.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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In terms of the film’s relevance, the narrative sets up a symbolic situation that offers a glimmer of hope.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
22 Jan. 2025
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The Blackhawks saw a glimmer of that in Connor Bedard’s rookie season.—
Shayna Goldman,
The Athletic,
21 Jan. 2025
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Altuve sprinkled similar sentiments throughout subsequent interviews, even if his conviction ran counter to how this franchise conducts business.—
Chandler Rome,
The Athletic,
25 Jan. 2025
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The doughnuts and Munchkins will swap regular sprinkles for pink, white and red heart sprinkles.—
Sabrina Weiss,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025
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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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