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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Verb

That’s because new data says boomers are splashing their cash on vacations instead of setting it aside for future generations.

— Orianna Rosa Royle, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Beefy tomato slices splashed with buttermilk dressing and earthy, concentrated tomato vine vinegar.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of splash

Verb

There are rippling gasps, drums, strings, sax, a vaguely Latin guitar, a sample of a woman talking about getting her hair done.

— Kieran Press-Reynolds, Pitchfork, 26 Oct. 2026
Lopez is part of a shift rippling through Latino communities across the country.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 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

Verb

Airbnb guests can say goodbye to checkout chores like washing dishes, stripping beds and taking out the trash under a new policy announced this week.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
An employee handled dirty utensils and dishes with gloves on and later handled clean dishes with those same gloves without washing hands in between.

— Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of wash

Verb

This is especially important with fruit pies, to prevent the bubbling fruit juices from spilling over the edge of the pan onto your oven floor.

— Melissa Weller, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Oct. 2026
Going back to Galadriel, the trailer reveals that there are tensions bubbling under the surface for Galadriel and her Elf prince, Celeborn (Jamie Campbell Bower).

— Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 21 Oct. 2026

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