as in sprinklings
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 splatters
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 bubbles
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 splashes
Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Perennials are a great way to spruce up your garden and add splashes of greenery to your landscape.
—Adrienne Jordan, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
Caffeine powders, energy drink mixes and juice splashes can pile on stimulants and sugar quickly, especially when stacked together in the same drink.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Morning is generally better than evening, because any splashes have time to dry before nightfall.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Some splashes of color help enliven it too.
—Adam Williams
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Naturally, the color palette revolves around a joyful, beachy vibe—all designed in shades of pink, citrus, and red, with splashes of leopard prints and snake textures.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Don’t expect any big splashes, though.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Don't expect any big splashes, though.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 12 May 2026
How To Water Begonias The best time of day to water begonias is in the morning so any water that splashes onto the leaves can dry before the sun goes down.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
But not a man who splashes $4,000 on a new drum kit, all the money the couple have.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Trash Cans and Recycling Bins Even with a bag lining the inside of the can, residue always makes its way to the bottom or splashes up the sides.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Orion splashes down after historic journey NASA's Orion spacecraft with the Artemis II crew lands in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on Friday, April 10, 2026.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
The capsule splashes down in the Pacific.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
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
Then Oliver splashes his blameless girlfriend in the face, and the three men flee, chased by a group of enraged barflies.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Noun
Add a few more splashes of the reserved hot water.
—Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
Perennials are a great way to spruce up your garden and add splashes of greenery to your landscape.
—Adrienne Jordan, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
Caffeine powders, energy drink mixes and juice splashes can pile on stimulants and sugar quickly, especially when stacked together in the same drink.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 7 May 2026
Morning is generally better than evening, because any splashes have time to dry before nightfall.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 29 Apr. 2026
Some splashes of color help enliven it too.
—Adam Williams
april 23, New Atlas, 23 Apr. 2026
Naturally, the color palette revolves around a joyful, beachy vibe—all designed in shades of pink, citrus, and red, with splashes of leopard prints and snake textures.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 21 Apr. 2026
Don’t expect any big splashes, though.
—Dave Campbell, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026
Don't expect any big splashes, though.
—CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Based on Every Summer After, the best-selling book by Carley Fortune, the series splashes onto the streamer June 10 with all episodes.
—Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 12 May 2026
How To Water Begonias The best time of day to water begonias is in the morning so any water that splashes onto the leaves can dry before the sun goes down.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 30 Apr. 2026
But not a man who splashes $4,000 on a new drum kit, all the money the couple have.
—John Hopewell, Variety, 27 Apr. 2026
Trash Cans and Recycling Bins Even with a bag lining the inside of the can, residue always makes its way to the bottom or splashes up the sides.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Orion splashes down after historic journey NASA's Orion spacecraft with the Artemis II crew lands in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California on Friday, April 10, 2026.
—Mark Osborne, CBS News, 11 Apr. 2026
The capsule splashes down in the Pacific.
—Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 9 Apr. 2026
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
Then Oliver splashes his blameless girlfriend in the face, and the three men flee, chased by a group of enraged barflies.
—Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashes
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My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The violent collision sprays a jet of electrons, positrons, and other particles down into a cloud at a random angle.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
6 May 2026
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When it is finished, maybe a year from now, Bayfront Park will be the city’s front yard, a gathering place to celebrate culture and be dazzled by technology -- laser beams that shoot into the evening sky and a fountain that sprays 60 feet high.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Quick hits • Orlando Science Center hosts Mess Fest, which splatters knowledge and physics with paint, foam explosions and more.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
1 May 2026
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But searing also often results in oil that splatters all over the stovetop (and sometimes the surrounding counters, floor, appliances…and the cook).—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Rain typically washes pollen out of the air.—
Keerti Gopal,
ArsTechnica,
8 May 2026
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Scientists at the University of Miami have found that some sargassum, the brown seaweed that regularly washes ashore on Florida's beaches, may have a different origin than previously anticipated.—
Sarah Perkel,
USA Today,
4 May 2026
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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.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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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
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His impact ripples through foundational pieces still on the Broncos’ roster — Garett Bolles, Courtland Sutton, Surtain and Alex Singleton.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
29 Apr. 2026
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These branches receive molecular signals at one end of a neuron and induce the cell to rapidly fire an electrical charge that ripples down the cell body, known as an action potential.—
Yasemin Saplakoglu,
Quanta Magazine,
24 Apr. 2026
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From the summit of Monte Gambarogno, the towns hugging the shore of Lake Maggiore appear as tiny specks, dwarfed by the snowcapped southern Alps to the north.—
Lisa Kadane,
Travel + Leisure,
1 May 2026
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Silvery or mottled patches on leaves, brown or distorted petal edges, dark specks (feces) or flower buds that fail to open are signs of thrips.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Pastry chef Sahar Shomali, Kouzeh’s owner, sprinkles her version with black and white sesame seeds, cumin and fresh dill.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
9 May 2026
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Use a watering can or hose that sprinkles the water to evenly distribute it among the seeds.—
Heather Bien,
The Spruce,
8 Apr. 2026
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“Splashes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashes. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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