as in to splatter
to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy
vehicle after passing vehicle bespattered the sides of my once-clean car with that wintry slush
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Reduce the heat if the chicken splatters too much or browns too quickly.—
The New York Times,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
21 May 2025 -
And she’ll likely be left in the same state as Abby at the end of Episode 2, walking back to Seattle, her face splattered in blood, a look of hurt, not satisfaction, etched across her face.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
20 Apr. 2025
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Someone had splashed acid on the girl and then smothered her, an autopsy revealed.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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But while you may be tempted to spend your days sunning, building sand castles, and splashing in the waves (all of which are fabulous), don’t miss out on researching nearby attractions.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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His manager, Enrique Paulino, whose shirt was spattered with blood, told reporters at the scene that the concert began shortly before midnight, with the roof collapsing almost an hour later, killing the group's saxophonist.—
Time,
Time,
8 Apr. 2025
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Pérez’s manager, Enrique Paulino, whose shirt was spattered with blood, told reporters at the scene that the concert began shortly before midnight, with the roof collapsing almost an hour later, killing the group’s saxophonist.—
Danica Coto,
Chicago Tribune,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Bespatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespatter. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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