as in splashes
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the tiny stream gurgled down the rocky slope and joined the larger river at the bottom of the hill
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Reed landed multiple Tsunami splashes on Reigns, who was stretchered out of the arena.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025 -
Coppola splashes the screen with kaleidoscopic clips and a collage-like energy to show off their genius.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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To start with a wedding, then wait ’til later to figure out the details of who washes the dishes and whether the toilet seat stays down, sounds backwards but is certainly better than hostage-taking and war without an achievable end.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
26 Oct. 2025
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Its Ozmo roller mop washes itself with hot water and dries with heated air.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
9 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Thanks to its location on the banks of the French Broad River and Spring Creek, Hot Springs (the town) has its own natural hot spring that bubbles with mineral water from deep in the earth—and visitors are invited to take a soak in the healing pools!—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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But while proper young ladies wearing proper dresses might be the dominant image that comes to mind for this genre, there’s much more immediate motivation that bubbles to the surface.—
David John Chávez,
Mercury News,
21 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Yet the chairman Ron Noades and Coppell heard whispers of transfer interest.—
Matt Woosnam,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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External whispers were ignored, leaving Scheyer thrilled in landing the late-bloomer from Milwaukee’s Wisconsin Lutheran High School.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Because that trickles all the way down to junior executives who are hearing this constantly in their meetings.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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The theme trickles down to accessories, MCM’s bread and butter, with judo belts wrapped around its signature handbags, which double up as shoulders straps.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Speaking of dressing up, the bag drips with style and will elevate any outfit in your wardrobe.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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Models hit the runway showcasing the luxury brand’s signature sinuous designs, including the Chandelier style which drips with crystals.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The bad news is that there are already murmurs in Brussels about piecemeal, incremental measures – harmonizing certain national laws, creating yet another framework for EU member states to fuss over and interpret.—
Jan Hammer,
Fortune,
18 Oct. 2025
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Along with these two normal sounds, doctors also listen for unusual noises – such as murmurs, extra beats or clicks – that can point to problems with how blood is flowing or whether the heart valves are working properly.—
Joshua Hutcheson,
The Conversation,
16 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Then, imagine those color-changing mountains reflected in the briny water of desert salt flats, a mirage that ripples when local flamingos fly by in twos and threes.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
16 Oct. 2025
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One reason Motiva ripples less is the unique way it is filled with silicone.—
Megan McIntyre,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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“Gurgles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gurgles. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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