as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the soapy water bubbled down the drain
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Recent Examples of bubble
Pressure had been bubbling up for weeks, even before the DNC’s Credentials Committee voted Monday in favor of holding a new election for the two positions that Hogg and Pennsylvania state Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta currently hold.
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 17 May 2025
For example, nature provides hot springs that bubble up with the perfect bathing temperature in unbelievably beautiful places.
—Courtney Wittich, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Many commenters also mentioned adding a bubbling fountain accessory to further increase the chances of attracting hummers.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
This inflatable hot tub is designed to fit up to four people and features 120 bubbling warm jets, which can reach a temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 18 May 2025
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Jared Gans, The Hill, 17 May 2025
For example, nature provides hot springs that bubble up with the perfect bathing temperature in unbelievably beautiful places.
—Courtney Wittich, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2025
Many commenters also mentioned adding a bubbling fountain accessory to further increase the chances of attracting hummers.
—Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
This inflatable hot tub is designed to fit up to four people and features 120 bubbling warm jets, which can reach a temperature of 104 degrees Fahrenheit.
—Toni Sutton, People.com, 18 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubble
Verb
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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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The linen cotton blend isn’t see-through and is safe to machine wash on a gentle cycle and even tumble dry on low afterward.—
Jacquelyn Smith,
Parents,
27 May 2025
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The brand recommends washing the mat in cold water on the gentle cycle, and tumble drying it on a low speed or laying it flat to air dry.—
Toni Sutton,
People.com,
25 May 2025
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With nearly eight decades under his belt, his influence continues to ripple across generations of artists and fans alike.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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But the massive uncertainty caused by Trump’s policies have started to negatively ripple through the economy by affecting how consumers and businesses spend.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
Verb
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Slowly drip mixture into cold oil to form the ‘caviar’.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Rafael Nadal was a tennis warrior, to be sure: a competitive beast dripping with sweat and relentless in-the-moment ambition who could give the opposition a faraway gaze in a hurry.—
Christopher Clarey,
Air Mail,
24 May 2025
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As professional tools scale up, the new thresholds of power and capability trickle down into consumer systems.—
Brian Westover,
PC Magazine,
24 May 2025
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Redefining Leadership and Empowerment In a world without desks and doors, culture doesn’t trickle down from the top.—
Nirit Cohen,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2025
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“Bubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubble. Accessed 5 Jun. 2025.
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