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
Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Pair it with Papa’s Pineapple Punch, a tropical mix of Bombay Gin, Bacardi Limon, vodka, triple sec, grenadine, pineapple juice and a splash of Sprite for $17.50.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
From casting a line and drifting beneath cottonwoods to paddling through splashing whitewater, adventures on the San Miguel are a refreshing way to experience its rhythms.
—AFAR Media, 23 May 2025
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Noun
The shape of the head was obscured by energetic sweeps of the brush in black and blue, with a splash of yellow bursting from the area where a jawbone had been, and might be again.
—Rebecca Mead, New Yorker, 9 June 2025
Pair it with Papa’s Pineapple Punch, a tropical mix of Bombay Gin, Bacardi Limon, vodka, triple sec, grenadine, pineapple juice and a splash of Sprite for $17.50.
—Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 5 June 2025
Verb
Looking for a place to splash around with the family?
—Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 28 May 2025
From casting a line and drifting beneath cottonwoods to paddling through splashing whitewater, adventures on the San Miguel are a refreshing way to experience its rhythms.
—AFAR Media, 23 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splash
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Despite a sprinkling of foreign talent, the most popular player in the Sundowns squad is Themba Zwane, the 35-year-old club captain, who has just recovered from a serious Achilles injury.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Just pair up a white shirt dress with matching thigh-high boots, then top with a sprinkling of gold statement jewelry.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
7 June 2025
Verb
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Any proposals that recommend routine insecticide spraying of your trees and shrubs should be questioned.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
14 June 2025
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Hammerhead worms can also be sprayed with a combination of citrus oil (like orange essence) and vinegar, the Texas Invasive Species Institute states.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
14 June 2025
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Of course, since the retired prison guard's brains are splattered all over his kitchen, Kev is doing all the talking.—
Matt Cabral,
EW.com,
1 June 2025
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The high sides help contain the grease from splattering everywhere.—
Cody Godwin,
USA Today,
13 May 2025
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Consumers should also wash and disinfect any surfaces that came in contact with the eggs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2025
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The hilltop compound is perhaps most famous for its car museum, a nearly 24,000-square-foot showstopper built to house Lyon’s epic personal collection, with room for 70 vehicles (none included with the sale, unfortunately), as well as an auto shop and wash and gas stations.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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As the bartender delicately poured the sparkling wine into my glass, the drink bubbled delightfully.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado,
Sacbee.com,
14 June 2025
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The big business of little bubbles The seltzer market has bubbled over in recent years.—
Liza Weisstuch,
Smithsonian Magazine,
12 June 2025
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Small disruptions—even those that last just a few hours—can ripple through workplace morale and trust.—
William Arruda,
Forbes.com,
11 June 2025
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Two bulls, each weighing over 1,300 pounds, ram heads and jab horns as their muscles ripple under velvety coats.—
Chang W. Lee,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
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Sinner gave him almost no chances, but there was a glimmer of light in the 10th game, when Djokovic had four chances to break Sinner’s serve.—
Jerome Pugmire,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The shoes and matching Bon Bon bag added a splash of color and glimmer to the look.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
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Remove from the heat and sprinkle the gelatin over the top and let stand for about 5 minutes.—
Georgeanne Brennan,
Mercury News,
5 June 2025
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It’s topped with various treats like toffee pieces, caramel popcorn, and golden star sprinkles.—
Kimberly Zapata,
Parents,
3 June 2025
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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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