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adjective

as in dipped

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verb

past tense of splash
1
as in sprayed
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 splattered
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 bathed
to flow along or against water constantly splashing the wooden pilings eventually weakened them

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4
as in washed
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 rippled
to move with a splashing motion a baby splashing about in the tub

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Recent Examples of splashed
Verb
Even the band’s Interscope debut, 1991’s Sailing the Seas of Cheese, only splashed a thin layer of lacquer onto an ugly, unruly beast. — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026 The retreat debuts on the heels of a Dioriveria pop-up boutique at the Belmond property that splashed down there earlier this summer. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 July 2026 In contrast to the mauve and powdery tones worn by both the Queen Mother and Queen Elizabeth II, Lady Di stood out in a deep blue dress splashed with large black polka dots. — Marta Martínez Tato, Vanity Fair, 24 July 2026 Janet dropped the shirt back into the sink, and scarlet bleach water splashed her in the face. — Lizz Schumer, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026 The performer yelled, splashed, and fell, trying futilely to fix it. — Lauren Oyler, New Yorker, 20 July 2026 Adidas reportedly spent $67 million on its hero film, Backyard Legends, while Nike also splashed heavily on talent — Kim Kardashian, Kylian Mbappé, Central Cee, and LeBron James, among others — for its competing short, Rip the Script. — Joe Bobowicz, Vogue, 16 July 2026 The booster successfully came back down to Earth and splashed down in the Gulf as planned and all six of Starship's engines powered it into successful orbital insertion. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 14 July 2026 Ryu was in disbelief as champagne and Evian water splashed over her. — Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 12 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashed
  1. submerged
  2. sprayed
  3. splattered
  4. bathed
  5. washed
  6. rippled
  7. hydrated
  8. sprinkled
Adjective
  • One employee watching over a T-Mobile charging station sat on a folding chair with his shoes half-submerged in a puddle.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Dozens of people stuck in submerged vehicles throughout the region had to be rescued, and floodwaters initially cut off access to them in some areas.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
Definition of submerged
Verb
  • Police said at the time that multiple suspects arrived in a Chevy Equinox, and a passenger in the car fired a pistol before the driver got out and sprayed the residence with bullets from a rifle.
    — Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026
  • As officers worked to disperse traffic, prosecutors allege Stacer sprayed the officers' vehicle with a fire extinguisher.
    — Joseph Buczek, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of sprayed
Verb
  • The bathroom had blood splattered on the wall, so hospital staff asked a janitor to clean it.
    — Landon Mion, FOXNews.com, 2 Aug. 2026
  • An unusually silent home, a room splattered with blood and an open window missing its screen.
    — Rebecca Cohen, NBC news, 29 July 2026
Definition of splattered
Verb
  • As a main, the branzino, bathed in a lemon-orange sauce and complemented by asparagus gratinée, was peerless and paired well with the beet salad.
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • What audiences see, bathed in stage lighting, is a virtual Cerati materialize almost like a specter that’s just walked through a portal from the great beyond.
    — Andy Meek, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of bathed
Verb
  • While getting my hair washed, several workers were coughing and sneezing around me.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The three-compartment sink wasn’t big enough for the pots and pans washed there.
    — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of washed
Verb
  • Ever since work began on an ICE facility on the outskirts of Gilroy earlier this year, fear has rippled through much of the community.
    — Luis Melecio-Zambrano, Mercury News, 31 July 2026
  • An audible gasp rippled through the room after the tally of the votes was announced for BPC-157.
    — Alana Semuels, Time, 23 July 2026
Definition of rippled
Adjective
  • Nagarrete encouraged those who want to spend time outdoors over the weekend to take precautions due to the heat, including staying hydrated and drinking electrolytes, wearing sunscreen and other sun protection and limiting time spent outdoors.
    — Caelyn Pender, Mercury News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The benefits come from the chia seeds and staying hydrated, not from freezing them.
    — Kathleen Ferraro, Verywell Health, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of hydrated
Verb
  • One of the surprises aboard Beyond was the enviable art sprinkled throughout every nook and cranny.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2026
  • Pici alla carbonara is a creamy-sauced pasta sprinkled with crispy guanciale and Pecorino Romano.
    — Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of sprinkled

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