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
The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
First-time mom Penelope birthed the little splash of joy weighing in at 11 pounds last week at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, MI.
—Sarah Scanlan, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
Other highlights include a lagoon where kids can splash and cool off, a zipline, train rides, and the chance to feed animals like giraffes and kangaroos.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
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Noun
The splash plays helped the Colts reach the red zone on five of their first six possessions.
—The Athletic Nfl Staff, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2025
First-time mom Penelope birthed the little splash of joy weighing in at 11 pounds last week at John Ball Zoo in Grand Rapids, MI.
—Sarah Scanlan, USA Today, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
Capture the trails of speed, splashing water, and leaping moments.
—New Atlas, 7 Sep. 2025
Other highlights include a lagoon where kids can splash and cool off, a zipline, train rides, and the chance to feed animals like giraffes and kangaroos.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splash
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The perfume oil embraces every sugary, spicy aspect of vanilla, with the star ingredient rendered darker and even more delectable thanks to a generous sprinkling of cardamom, amber, and tonka bean.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Directed by genre-hopping Ben Wheatley and written by John Wick creator Derek Kolstad from a story hatched by Kolstad and Odenkirk, the subversive Western is a take-no-prisoners gore fest that peppers all the visceral carnage with an equal sprinkling of dry wit.—
Michael Rechtshaffen,
HollywoodReporter,
15 Sep. 2025
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For stubborn spots or heavy smudges, spray the affected area lightly and let the solution sit for about a minute before wiping it away.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
19 Sep. 2025
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Rinse the solution by spraying water on the area.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
19 Sep. 2025
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In front of a large crowd, Bland swooped, gathered the ball and splattered the stumps with his throw from 12 attempts out of 15.—
James Wallace,
New York Times,
5 Sep. 2025
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Left with tons of unsold produce, the village’s angry farmers band together in protest, setting up a blockade on the city’s main road and splattering it with their wares.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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The lid and straw are dishwasher safe, while the brand recommends hand washing the cup to maintain the insulation.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
19 Sep. 2025
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The female nurse washed her neck.—
Laura Vazquez,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Otherwise, plan to clean the bottom of the oven anytime a dish bubbles over.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
17 Sep. 2025
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Speculation has bubbled that Noah and her siblings, including Miley, had taken sides in the break-up.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
16 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The answer will ripple far beyond Wall Street, shaping how households and businesses manage their finances in an increasingly digital world.—
Becca Bratcher,
Forbes.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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The Federal Reserve’s rate cut this week is rippling through the housing market, sending mortgage rates lower and spurring a jump in refinancing.—
Samantha Delouya,
CNN Money,
18 Sep. 2025
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The mid-quarter update offered a glimmer of hope after Six Flags’ disastrous second quarter earnings report in August.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
12 Sep. 2025
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Almost certainly out this week also is injured receiver Xavier Worthy (shoulder), who provided most of the scant glimmers of hope in the Super Bowl with eight catches for 157 yards and two touchdowns.—
Vahe Gregorian,
Kansas City Star,
11 Sep. 2025
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The menu shifts between Spanish, Greek and Italian influences, with dishes such as classic caviar and jamón Ibérico croquetas sprinkled with gold leaf, and sea bass, hamachi and salmon crudi prepared lightly and vibrantly.—
Melinda Sheckells,
Forbes.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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To top it off, slather with cream cheese frosting and sprinkle with pecans.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Splash.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splash. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.
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