as in splashes
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the soapy water bubbled down the drain
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Recent Examples of bubbles
Spots for leisure are in no way hard to find; SEA is a stone's throw away from waterfront lounges like Kingfisher, which bubbles with live music, seafood, and a lively clientele, as well as new Italian spot Forno and art space Sachs Gallery.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Cook on a skillet over medium heat using butter or coconut oil and flip once bubbles form.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Cook on a skillet over medium heat with butter or coconut oil and flip once bubbles form.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Low Water Pressure If water bubbles out of sprinkler heads instead of spraying out, this often indicates a problem with water pressure.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
If guilt bubbles up, tie each dollar to a purpose, because aligned choices strengthen security and reduce stress — and the best time to start is now!
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Since then, the video clip of ESPN dissing Jokić, who evolved into a seven-time NBA All-Star and an NBA Finals MVP, bubbles up on the internet each NBA season.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
In each stage, more of the carbon dioxide bubbles out and can then be compressed for permanent storage in underground formations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Nov. 2025
Throughout Jaeggi’s book, there is an undercurrent of inequality that regularly bubbles to the surface.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Mar. 2026
Cook on a skillet over medium heat using butter or coconut oil and flip once bubbles form.
—Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026
Cook on a skillet over medium heat with butter or coconut oil and flip once bubbles form.
—Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Low Water Pressure If water bubbles out of sprinkler heads instead of spraying out, this often indicates a problem with water pressure.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Feb. 2026
If guilt bubbles up, tie each dollar to a purpose, because aligned choices strengthen security and reduce stress — and the best time to start is now!
—Tarot.com, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
Since then, the video clip of ESPN dissing Jokić, who evolved into a seven-time NBA All-Star and an NBA Finals MVP, bubbles up on the internet each NBA season.
—Mike Snider, USA Today, 23 Dec. 2025
In each stage, more of the carbon dioxide bubbles out and can then be compressed for permanent storage in underground formations.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 14 Nov. 2025
Throughout Jaeggi’s book, there is an undercurrent of inequality that regularly bubbles to the surface.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubbles
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Effective medical alert devices must be in good working condition when a shower, rain, or accidental submersion splashes them.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
19 Jan. 2026
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Eddie then opens the paint can, splashes it onto the graffiti, and gets into an argument with the store security guard for making a mess in the parking lot.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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Rain washes hazardous chemicals out of the atmosphere in a relatively short period of time, experts said, but people exposed to black rain should take precautions to avoid health risks, both short-term and long-term.—
Tammy Webber,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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And believe me, a person who receives warmth, love, and care from us—who washes and styles their hair—is someone who walks back into the world feeling confident, inspired, and ready to spread kindness further.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
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Indeed, his imprint ripples outward, from the interstellar swagger of OutKast and the android futurism of Janelle Monáe to the mystical poise of Erykah Badu and the sculptural, otherworldly aesthetics of Solange, Grace Wales Bonner, and Pharrell Williams.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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That psychedelic wash of overtone-rich sound that ripples through the chorus of Donovan’s 1968 hit?—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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Love drips off every auto-focus shot.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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The result is a warm, bold, addictive fragrance that drips with sensuality and femininity, down to the curves of its signature gold and glass figure-eight amphora.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 2026
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“Bubbles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubbles. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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