as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the soapy water bubbled down the drain
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Recent Examples of bubble
The same fundamental mismatch between where profits are earned and where profits are taxed continues to bubble just under the surface.
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Iceland's Blue Lagoon may be the country's most famous hot spring, but this bubbling retreat, located just 50 minutes from Reykjavik, has a storied history, resident seals, and gorgeous fjord views.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
The dog's cheeks and neck bubbled up, a common side effect of rattlesnake bites.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Wearing their swimsuits, the billionaire Amazon founder and Sánchez could be seen playing in foam that bubbled up on the deck in clouds of thick, frothy bubbles.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 24 June 2025
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Andrew Leahey, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
Iceland's Blue Lagoon may be the country's most famous hot spring, but this bubbling retreat, located just 50 minutes from Reykjavik, has a storied history, resident seals, and gorgeous fjord views.
—Zoe Baillargeon, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025
The dog's cheeks and neck bubbled up, a common side effect of rattlesnake bites.
—Liz O'Connell, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 June 2025
Wearing their swimsuits, the billionaire Amazon founder and Sánchez could be seen playing in foam that bubbled up on the deck in clouds of thick, frothy bubbles.
—Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 24 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubble
Verb
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The pair finally splashed down off the Florida coast with three other astronauts Tuesday.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The Dolphins and Steelers’ midday Monday trade splashed across the front of the ESPN website with one of those red-banner ‘breaking news’ alerts.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
Verb
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Often problems arise from short-term pollution, which can happen during heavy rainfall that washes waste from sewage plants into the water.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
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The worker then pointed across the lot to Norman — who was washing someone’s car, tending to his summer job, minding his business.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
Verb
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The shockwave caused by the tragedy is still rippling through the football world.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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That same uncertainty is rippling through Asheville’s lodging industry, where some hotel managers say most reservations are now made the day of.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2025
Verb
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This way, your brush can drip dry into your toilet.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Alternative to drip irrigation: If drip irrigation isn’t an option, use a soaker hose, which releases water slowly along its length, allowing for deeper water penetration and less waste.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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The same optimization mindset is trickling into chemistry, finance and logistics.—
Yuval Boger,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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For fiscal years 2025 and 2026, Missouri set aside about $15 million annually that trickles down to behavioral health providers to staff and fund their mobile crisis teams.—
Meg Cunningham,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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“Bubble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubble. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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