bespatter

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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  • Good guys dress in red, not like Alex from Clockwork Orange (there’s a definite nod to that with Fisk in his white suspenders, blood splattered white dress shirt after the shooting).
    Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 15 Apr. 2025
  • Days later, Johnson was photographed on set with fake blood splattered across her face and clothes.
    Jordana Comiter, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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  • The scientists proceeded to build a number of prototype urinals based on these findings, which also incorporated features such as a more closed design that better captured any urine that did splash.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Apr. 2025
  • And based on the relaxed grins splashed on our faces afterwards: mission accomplished.
    Katie Chang, Forbes.com, 22 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
  • 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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“Bespatter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespatter. Accessed 1 May. 2025.

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