spluttering

verb

Definition of splutteringnext
present participle of splutter
1
as in gasping

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2
as in spitting

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spluttering
  1. foaming
  2. sputtering
  3. breathing
  4. speaking
  5. talking
  6. discussing
Verb
  • At this point, the butter should be foaming.
    Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 3 Oct. 2024
  • The foaming tablets penetrate residue and grime build-up and freshen your disposal with a clean citrus scent.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of foaming
Verb
  • The Chinese economy is sputtering and the government is working on a stimulus package to boost the economy.
    Pamela N. Danziger, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024
  • With the Mets offense still sputtering and the bullpen taxed, Dodgers phenom Ohtani added insult to injury in the eighth inning.
    Jacob Lev, CNN, 17 Oct. 2024
Definition of sputtering
Verb
  • Last month, a judge dismissed the cases against two of the three Alameda police officers charged with involuntary manslaughter in the 2021 death of Mario Gonzalez, who stopped breathing while officers piled on top of him during an arrest.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 16 Nov. 2024
  • Police who responded to the scene told investigators Neely was not breathing, and he was later pronounced dead at a local hospital.
    Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of breathing
Verb
  • President Joe Biden will be speaking at the White House press briefing Friday.
    Conrad Hoyt, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Facial recognition might not be new, but the ability to achieve reverse facial recognition is, relatively speaking.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of speaking
Verb
  • Let’s look at the other two trades before talking waiver wire moves.
    Todd Boss, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The police video shows the officers milling about and talking as Nichols struggles with his injuries.
    Adrian Sainz, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of talking
Verb
  • From gifts for the home to the perfect stocking stuffer for under $100, the Vogue team’s edit of the best Amazon gifts took no shortage of scrolling, testing, and discussing amongst ourselves.
    Jenny Berg, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Jerry Bruckheimer will receive the Legend of Entertainment Award at an In Conversation event discussing his career.
    Katcy Stephan, Variety, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of discussing
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