splashing

verb

present participle of splash
1
as in spraying
to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets rowdy teenagers splashing water at each other in the community pool

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2
as in splattering
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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3
as in bathing
to flow along or against water constantly splashing the wooden pilings eventually weakened them

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4
as in washing
to flow in a broken irregular stream the spilled juice splashed over the counter and onto the floor

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5
as in rippling
to move with a splashing motion a baby splashing about in the tub

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Recent Examples of splashing Doggy Pool Party Let your dog have its day splashing at the Doggy Pool Party at Kelley Cofer Park in Tucker. — Mary Caldwell, AJC.com, 1 Sep. 2026 The water is cold off of Comporta, but that didn’t stop dozens of braver beachgoers than me from splashing in the waves. — Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026 Periodically, a block of ice would break away, splashing into the water, and only moments later would the sound reach us. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Think florals, throw pillows, and art, rather than splashing it on walls and cabinets. — Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2026 The lower heat means less oil is splashing from the sauté or frying pan and onto your countertops and cabinets. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Aug. 2026 The Dream led by as much as 42 points, with Angel Reese splashing 18 first-half points. — Jordan Puente, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026 In video footage featured in the Netflix series, Harry and Eugenie rode bikes together beneath a canopy of palm trees, while another sweet moment shows Eugenie splashing in the ocean with Prince Archie. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 Nothing is as refreshing as splashing on one of the best citrus perfumes on a hot, sticky summer day. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashing
  1. spraying
  2. splattering
  3. bathing
  4. washing
  5. rippling
  6. sloshing
  7. bubbling
  8. sprinkling
Verb
  • An employer must know the clearance time for the space in which spraying is taking place.
    — Jake Kanter, Deadline, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Everyone seems to be taking a magnesium supplement these days — or spraying it on their feet.
    — Jo Ann Liguori, Flow Space, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of spraying
Verb
  • The well-rounded vessel is ideal for batch cooking bolognese sauce, slow cooking roasts, frying chicken without splattering oil all over the stovetop, and simmering one-pot meals for a crowd (of up to seven people, according to the brand).
    — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026
  • Spills, crumbs, and grease from splattering casseroles and bubbling pies can make a mess of your oven, and the oven racks aren’t spared from the turmoil.
    — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2026
Definition of splattering
Verb
  • The famed Big 5 (elephants, buffalos, leopards, rhinos, and lions) are all easily spotted in these lands, but the diverse habitats provide opportunities for different behavioral sightings, from feeding to bathing and mating.
    — Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The Traitors star could be seen posing nude from behind while bathing in an outdoor shower.
    — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of bathing
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  • Guidance from the American Academy of Ophthalmology emphasizes a wearer washing their hands thoroughly with fragrance-free soap and water before touching the eye area to insert lenses.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026
  • An employee was washing and rinsing mixing bowls in the front hand wash sink.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of washing
Verb
  • Part of the problem is that every summer, water pounds down on sidewalks in the Treasure Valley, drops rippling on glassy reflective surfaces, all because of sprinkler jets overshooting the grass and landing on pavement.
    — Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Still, the hope is that the influx will usher in a larger wave of economic activity in the region, rippling out from Electric Boat and driving increases in tourism, recreational activities and other industries.
    — P.R. Lockhart, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of rippling
Verb
  • There's trillions of dollars sloshing around in data center development.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Capers used his rifle like a cane and limped along, blood sloshing in his jungle boots.
    — Ethan Rocke, Charlotte Observer, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of sloshing
Verb
  • Return to medium-high heat, cover pan with a tight-fitting lid, and cook until mussels open and sauce is bubbling, 5–7 minutes.
    — Claire Wadsworth, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Bubbling Jam Jam that’s bubbling or weeping liquid could be fermenting.
    — Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of bubbling
Verb
  • Guests were encouraged to offer prayers by sprinkling tobacco, sage, white cedar, and sweetgrass on the fire.
    — Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Wheat, rice, and corn flours are the three most common options for sprinkling over your soil.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sprinkling

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“Splashing.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashing. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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