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
Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2025
The Bucks could be preparing to make another splash.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 25 June 2025
The Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park in Portland has zip line rides that splash down into the water, swimming, snorkeling, cliff jumping, rope swinging, wake boards and kayaking.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 June 2025
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Noun
The splash forecast by Adebayo and vowed by Riley has not come.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 2 July 2025
The Bucks could be preparing to make another splash.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 July 2025
Verb
Miu Miu From refined button-down tops to versatile maxi dresses and playful bloomer bottoms, sky blue was a design house fan-favorite… and is now splashed across staples from our favorite brands.
—Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 25 June 2025
The Brownstone Exploration & Discovery Park in Portland has zip line rides that splash down into the water, swimming, snorkeling, cliff jumping, rope swinging, wake boards and kayaking.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splash
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On the side, there’s a salad of carrots, onions and peppers, a perfect scoop of white rice and a sprinkling of herbs.—
Kaitlyn Rosati,
New York Daily News,
2 July 2025
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Nonetheless, his asking out Brooks’s sister Chloe is the perfect sprinkling of drama to kick this show off.—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
4 June 2025
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Equipped with 26 powerful spray jets,12internal directional sprays, and 10 external swirling jets, this automatic baby bottle cleaner ensures no residue or buildup remains, even in hard-to-reach spots.—
Nia Bowers,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Vector control officials in the Sacramento region are spraying insecticide to limit the spread of West Nile.—
Ethan Wolin
July 7,
Sacbee.com,
7 July 2025
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Her favorite is a denim one that hides tomato sauce splatters the way only a laundry-averse New Yorker could appreciate.—
Alaina Chou,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 July 2025
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Officers witnessed blood splattered on the walls and on the ground near the stairwell where Woodley was found, per the report.—
Lesley Cosme Torres,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Often problems arise from short-term pollution, which can happen during heavy rainfall that washes waste from sewage plants into the water.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The worker then pointed across the lot to Norman — who was washing someone’s car, tending to his summer job, minding his business.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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That bubbled up during last month’s kerfuffle at Kauffman Stadium.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
7 July 2025
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The trio was inseparable both inside and outside of school, but as time passed, there were signs that trouble was bubbling beneath the surface.—
Alex Gurley,
People.com,
6 July 2025
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The shockwave caused by the tragedy is still rippling through the football world.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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That same uncertainty is rippling through Asheville’s lodging industry, where some hotel managers say most reservations are now made the day of.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2025
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Princess Anne topped the surprise style with the diamond Festoon Tiara, adding some glimmer with the sparkler she's owned since 1973.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
10 July 2025
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Ramos has been a glimmer of hope offensively, although his defense has room for improvement.—
Jerry McDonald,
Mercury News,
4 July 2025
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Then sprinkle cocoa powder on the top to balance the flavors.—
Bryce Jones,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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Today, the cenotes sprinkled across the Yucatán Peninsula are the perfect place to cool off during the heat of the day.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
12 July 2025
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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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