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
Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Then pat them dry (rinse first, if salted), and crisp them in a splash of oil to create a textural topping for roasted vegetables or a bowl of soup.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The spacecraft orbited Earth twice with Enos performing various tasks before splashing down in the Atlantic Ocean, with the chimpanzee alive and well.
1963: President Lyndon Johnson formed a commission led by Earl Warren to investigate President John F. Kennedy’s assassination.
—The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2024
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Noun
With a saltwater lagoon, kids pool, splash pad, free dolphin show, on-site kayaking, and activity and adventure center, your little ones will be captivated for hours on end.
—Esther Carlstone, Parents, 18 Dec. 2024
Then pat them dry (rinse first, if salted), and crisp them in a splash of oil to create a textural topping for roasted vegetables or a bowl of soup.
—Kendra Vaculin, Bon Appétit, 16 Dec. 2024
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There had been speculation that the blanket ban was due to India wanting to train amid secrecy amid the local tabloid newspaper splashing 'lockdown' headlines as if a lunatic was waving a gun around the WACA.
—Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 28 Nov. 2024
The spacecraft orbited Earth twice with Enos performing various tasks before splashing down in the Atlantic Ocean, with the chimpanzee alive and well.
1963: President Lyndon Johnson formed a commission led by Earl Warren to investigate President John F. Kennedy’s assassination.
—The Arizona Republic, 28 Nov. 2024
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In April, Harrison heavily relied on his four-seam fastball (65.6%) with a smattering of changeups (22%) and a sprinkling of slurves (11.2%).Justice delos Santos, The Mercury News, 27 Nov. 2024
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Alcaraz broke the Auger-Aliassime serve from 40-15 behind on multiple occasions, with a sprinkling of winners (just eight in the first set) ballasted by the mental pressure Auger-Aliassime felt, feeding on scraps of opportunity and over-pressing on easy shots.James Hansen, The Athletic, 2 Aug. 2024
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Smith allegedly sprayed the pesticide across food items, including fresh fruit and vegetables and rotisserie chickens, all of which were available to purchase.Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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He was brought back when his girlfriend sprayed naloxone up his nose.Maurice Tamman, USA TODAY, 22 Dec. 2024
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This drama is so beautifully stylized that even the blood splattered on characters’ faces looks like a glossy decoration.Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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As road salt built up on the windshield, squirting the cleaner then using the wipers was effective but the extra drops of liquid the wipers consistently splattered all over the passenger side when performing its task, this was inexcusable and annoying.Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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The children collect plastic bottles to make fires, and pile under the blankets when their only set of clothes is washed and dried in the wind.DEMOCRAT-GAZETTE STAFF FROM WIRE REPORTS, arkansasonline.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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That is particularly true if clothing is washed in cold water and the water doesn’t need to be heated.Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 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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However, a lot of turmoil between them was bubbling just beneath the surface.Tim Lammers, Forbes, 20 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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In a way though, glimmers are also a type of a trigger but one that releases good vibes.Danielle Winston, Flow Space, 19 Dec. 2024
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But even though 2024 was a tough year for restaurant owners, there are glimmers of hope heading into 2025.Mackensy Lunsford, The Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2024
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Just break your cookies into a few large pieces, and sprinkle them in with the pudding and toppers of your choice.Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Dec. 2024
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Nutty topping: Both pecans and walnuts work wonderfully sprinkled over oatmeal, yogurt, or casseroles for added flavor and crunch.Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024
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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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