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Recent Examples of splutter
Since then the German economy has spluttered like a car that’s continuously stalling as higher energy costs put the brakes on Germany’s vast industrial base.
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Simon Constable, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
The coach should take some responsibility for that; almost a year into his tenure, his team is still spluttering.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2024
Soldiers moved past the emergency room and through the cardiology unit, staff said, as gunshots rang out and doctors spluttered through the smoke.
—Meg Kelly, Washington Post, 15 Nov. 2023
The conveyor belt was ready, the empty bottles were stacked and the machinery was about to splutter into life.
—Stephen Castle, New York Times, 11 July 2023
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Simon Constable, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024
The coach should take some responsibility for that; almost a year into his tenure, his team is still spluttering.
—Rory Smith, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2024
Soldiers moved past the emergency room and through the cardiology unit, staff said, as gunshots rang out and doctors spluttered through the smoke.
—Meg Kelly, Washington Post, 15 Nov. 2023
The conveyor belt was ready, the empty bottles were stacked and the machinery was about to splutter into life.
—Stephen Castle, New York Times, 11 July 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splutter
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The crowd gasped as smoke from red and gold fireworks filled the air.Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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Spectators in the gallery cried and gasped, as Neely’s legs flailed about and then slowed down and stopped moving altogether before Penny released his hold on Neely’s neck and got up, fifty-one seconds later.Adam Iscoe, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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Like walking into the dense Amazonian jungle and suddenly finding yourself in an open clearing, the entryway is a narrow, curving driveway that spits visitors into a cavernous inner chamber.Dalya Benor, Travel + Leisure, 18 Dec. 2024
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He was outfitted with a spit screen to prevent him from spitting on others.Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 12 Dec. 2024
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And shout out to @birdgangspirits spirits Philadelphia for throwing us some goodies to give away.Gil Macias, People.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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Upon his return to the stage, Stevie shouted out Berry Gordy — in honor of his 95th birthday and of course, their storied relationship — as well as Mayor Karen Bass for her efforts to combat the homelessness crisis plaguing Los Angeles.Mya Abraham, VIBE.com, 16 Dec. 2024
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But the offense sputtered and turned the ball over on downs on its next drive.Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, 27 Oct. 2024
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People are also reading:Here's why banks are regretting loans to Elon Musk as X continues to sputter LIST: World's richest men Billionaires' net worths change every day due to fluctuations in the stock market.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 18 Sep. 2024
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Because with her, an outfit always whispers elegance.Christian Allaire, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2024
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Revelations are found within interactions between characters who end up in small configurations — pairs or trios — to whisper about what’s really going on.Lovia Gyarkye, The Hollywood Reporter, 13 Dec. 2024
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On Tuesday night, the city of Grand Prairie announced the detection of a foaming agent in the water north of I-20.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Sep. 2024
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According to Mayor Ron Jensen, fire crews responded to a warehouse fire on S Avenue around 1 p.m. on Tuesday and utilized a foaming agent to extinguish the flames.Marley Malenfant, Austin American-Statesman, 5 Sep. 2024
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All the other drives ended in punts – 11 to be exact – as the Levi’s Stadium crowd began to murmur about the lack of scoring.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
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Additionally, lawmakers across the spectrum have begun to murmur about the necessity of a resignation from Macron if the Assembly has any chance of passing legislation.Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 5 Dec. 2024
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It’s also got luxurious features like a digital touchscreen, bold brew setting, and steam wand for frothing milk.Megan Wahn, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 2024
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Yet four years later, the argument still hasn’t been tried, while the cycle of public attention frothed and fizzled, with various starts and stops.Adriana Lee, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Splutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splutter. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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