PLASH Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

plash

verb

Definition of plash

as in to splash

to flow in a broken irregular stream water plashed down the drain

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as in to ripple

to move with a splashing motion a child happily plashing in the tub

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as in to splatter

to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy passing cars plashed us with roadside slush

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The emotional landscape is heightened by birdcalls, splashing waves, and trees thrashing in the wind.

— E. Tammy Kim, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
This gargantuan show is replete with Pollock's greatest hits, the giant, frozen dances of paint splashed on canvas that have become iconic.

— Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of splash

Verb

On July 23, 1973, tragedy rippled through the Mexican American community when 12-year-old Santos Rodriguez was shot and killed by a Dallas police officer who tried to coerce him into confessing to a burglary by playing Russian roulette.

— Alexis Guerrero, CBS News, 8 Oct. 2026
On Facebook, Lee’s account displayed a picture of the young Chinese man from behind, rippling shoulders framed in a weight lifter’s tank top.

— Eamon Javers, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of ripple

Verb

This is a comeback story of the highest order because Taylor Moton's life was at risk, blood was splattered all over his chest, and doctors frantically rushed to keep him from dying from a life-threatening emergency.

— Armando Salguero OutKick, FOXNews.com, 14 Oct. 2026
In recent years, protesters have torn down his statues and splattered others with red paint.

— Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of splatter

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The only additional water usage for this collection comes in a single rinse wash given by Triarchy before the finished product ships so that the consumer doesn’t have to wash before wearing.

— Jennifer Bringle, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2026
To kill lice or eggs that have jumped to surfaces, wash all clothing, bedding, head wear and toys that came in contact with the child’s head in the past two days in hot water and dry them on high heat.

— Emily J. C. Wong, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026

Definition of wash

Verb

Rumors of Frow’s impending departure had been bubbling in the industry in some months.

— K.J. Yossman, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026
Anthony Tubbs of the Los Angeles Fire Department said firefighters also responded to reports of flooding in the area and found water bubbling from the street.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 2026

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