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
Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Make sangria for a fruity drink that adds a splash to summer dining.
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Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Adrienne Lafrance,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet were threatened by no one until these two companies splashed onto the scene.
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Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
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Mayor Zohran Mamdani and members of the NYC Parks Department kicked off the weekend with a splash and jumped into Thomas Jefferson Pool in East Harlem to celebrate the opening.
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Noelle Lilley,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Make sangria for a fruity drink that adds a splash to summer dining.
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Jessica Farthing,
Southern Living,
27 June 2026
Verb
Zero Mostel, as Max Bialystock, then splashes a glass of water at Bloom to snap him out of it.
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Adrienne Lafrance,
The Atlantic,
28 June 2026
Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet were threatened by no one until these two companies splashed onto the scene.
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Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splash
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Use Natural Deterrents From Your Pantry To keep the rodents out of your yard for long periods, Schoenberg recommends sprinkling deterrents like hot cayenne, garlic, apple cider, peppermint, or coffee grounds around your plants and gardens.
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Peppers followed, along with a healthy sprinkling of spices.
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Water jets sprayed mist onto the crowd of mourners, who mostly wore black, with temperatures set to reach 36 degrees Celsius (97 degrees Fahrenheit), according to a forecast from the UK’s Met Office.
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On Saturday, volunteers sprayed cooling water on crowds in the summer heat.
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On Harmony, their sophomore album, the duo gleefully throws dubstep, nu-metal, and trap in a blender with the lid off, letting their influences splatter the walls and drawing out their initials.
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One egg appears to splatter on a street sign inches from Wembanyama’s head.
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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For example, using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fresh vegetables without washing it in between can spread bacteria.
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The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through.
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Internal emails, group chat messages and meeting minutes obtained by the Miami Herald show the drama that’s been bubbling up in recent months, as county officials, developers and HOA board members have sparred over the future of the land.
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Hearing loss may happen in one person's ears, but its effects ripple through every relationship.
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Tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz have demonstrated how quickly geopolitical instability can ripple through global energy markets, supply chains and inflation expectations.
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News crews, Venezuelan officials and nearby residents were drawn to a remarkable scene that offered a glimmer of hope amid the country’s otherwise dystopian tableau.
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Tuesday's rescue marked another glimmer of hope amid the disaster that has devastated the South American country.
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Generously sprinkle both sides of the steak well with the dry rub mix.
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Thomson sprinkles critique throughout his book like seasoning unevenly applied to a gamey piece of meat.
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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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