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
Jeremy Duda, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
If 2023 was all about the splash, this fall has seen The Sanders Administration stack up substance.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2024
Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
The report, which was splashed on the front of The Sunday Telegraph newspaper, arrived at this conclusion after using AI to analyze nine million words of BBC output.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
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Noun
At the ground level will be desert landscaping, splash pads, a plaza and spaces to host music events, movie nights, holiday festivals and farmers markets.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024
If 2023 was all about the splash, this fall has seen The Sanders Administration stack up substance.
—Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2024
Verb
Be sure to remove clothes that have been splashed with chlorine until the chlorine is washed off.1
Common Recreational Water Illnesses and How to Prevent Them
Treatment for Poisoning
The medical treatment for chlorine poisoning involves supportive interventions for the adverse consequences.
—Kashif J. Piracha, Verywell Health, 31 Oct. 2024
The report, which was splashed on the front of The Sunday Telegraph newspaper, arrived at this conclusion after using AI to analyze nine million words of BBC output.
—Jake Kanter, Deadline, 29 Oct. 2024
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Adding too much oil or salt can yield watery squash, so stick to a light coating of oil and a light sprinkling of salt.Robin Miller, The Arizona Republic, 14 Nov. 2024
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Loads and loads of headed goals from Everton players at set pieces, and sprinklings of magic from Ndiaye and Lindstrom.Patrick Boyland, The Athletic, 13 Aug. 2024
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There's a light-up see-saw, a miniature zip line, a giant skunk sculpture that sprays fog from its anal glands and, of course, a large mastodon sculpture that pays homage to The Acres' history.Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 29 Nov. 2024
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Crews sprayed planes with deicing fluid to remove snow and ice at New Mexico's Albuquerque International Sunport, Burlington International Airport in Vermont, Ohio's Akron-Canton Regional Airport and MBS International Airport in Michigan, according to the FAA.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Blood splattered across both men, as well as the aircraft seat, window and wall.Clara McMichael, ABC News, 30 Oct. 2024
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After all, its job is to protect your walls by catching anything that splatters in their direction.Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Oct. 2024
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The easiest way to keep your water bottle clean is to make washing it part of your daily routine, Malchuk says, just like brushing your teeth.Kayla Blanton, Outside Online, 17 Nov. 2024
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While cooking, avoid cross contamination by washing hands and surfaces frequently, especially after contact with raw meats and produce.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 17 Nov. 2024
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Like it or not, the nation's state of affairs will undoubtedly bubble up like that pot of gravy over there on the stove.Laura L. Davis, USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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There were issues bubbling under the surface, however.Jack Lang, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
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The severe deterioration of the real estate market and a slump in Chinese stocks have given gold a new luster, and the enormous appetite for gold that China’s central bank has shown has rippled out to Chinese citizens too.Greg McKenna, Fortune, 21 Nov. 2024
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Fast-food brands like McDonald’s have leaned into value menus to lure customers back, and full-service chains like Red Lobster are embarking on ambitious makeovers to fend off bankruptcies that have rippled through the sector.J.J. McCorvey, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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This year’s Singles’ Day shopping extravaganza exceeded expectations, potentially offering a glimmer of hope for the fashion industry.Gemma A. Williams, Forbes, 20 Nov. 2024
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His colors can be dazzling near neon-bright or subdued like the first glimmers of sunrise.Debra Utacia Krol, The Arizona Republic, 20 Nov. 2024
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Music films and documentaries are sprinkled among the nominees for AARP’s 24th annual Movies for Grownups Awards, which was established to encourage films and TV shows that resonate with older viewers.Paul Grein, Billboard, 20 Nov. 2024
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Their 7th mini-album The Star Chapter: Sanctuary is sprinkled and infused with smooth and luscious beats and vocals that harken back to early 2000s boybands.Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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