spattered 1 of 2

adjective

as in flecked

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verb

past tense of spatter
1
as in splashed
to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets a passing car spattered mud on her clothes

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2
as in splattered
to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy the dog vigorously shook himself, spattering the carpet and walls with water

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Recent Examples of spattered
Verb
His reward — and part of the backlash, on top of death threats — was being physically assaulted outside the Capitol in Sacramento and spattered with blood thrown from the gallery. — Los Angeles Times, 11 Oct. 2026 In a Towie-style home, her former close friend Cee, who is married to Marcus’s brother Mario (Agamemnon), hosts a tense event to mark her return – blood-spattered and still in shock. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 18 Sep. 2026 It was also noted that whoever committed the murders would likely have been spattered with blood given the violent nature of the attacks. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 18 Sep. 2026 Instead, Dulai had been clearly beaten and blood was spattered around the room. — Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026 Crime scene technicians called in to help execute a search warrant reported observing blood spattered all over Mao’s bedroom, and a machete and two dumbbells stained with blood. — Robert Salonga, Mercury News, 17 June 2026 Every few takes, a crew member sprays him down with a mixture of water and fake blood, careful not to damage his custom Fender Stratocaster, which is already spattered with its own red mess. — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 2 June 2026 In front of the memorial, a small gray cat sits in the rain before wandering to the front door of the gray and white home, curling near the entrance where blood had been spattered just weeks earlier. — Alaa Elassar, CNN Money, 10 May 2026 In the den, blood was found spattered on the walls and computer desk. — Evy Lewis, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spattered
  1. flecked
  2. splashed
  3. splattered
  4. stained
  5. marked
  6. dyed
  7. discolored
  8. dotted
Adjective
  • The a-la-carte breakfast is served here, too, with a Thai-Continental menu ranging from guay teow noodle soups to truffle-flecked cheese toasties and healthy salad bowls.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
  • French brand Gas Bijoux has also picked Liberty to open its first shop outside its home country, selling its colorful, textured, bohemian-flecked designs.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 2026
Definition of flecked
Verb
  • Beefy tomato slices splashed with buttermilk dressing and earthy, concentrated tomato vine vinegar.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026
  • Rounding out the lineup are the Amarcord 82 and Amarcord 86, which splashed onto the scene this summer.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of splashed
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 splattered
Adjective
  • While stained glass does have a residential history—Frank Lloyd Wright in particular was known for incorporating art glass in projects—these colorful windows most often have religious connotations.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Architectural Digest, 20 Oct. 2026
  • Muashaq has long been a symbol of Damascus architecture, with stained glass an art form in the city dating back to the first century.
    — Taylor Luck, Christian Science Monitor, 20 Oct. 2026
Definition of stained
Adjective
  • Waterbury Mayor Paul Pernerewski, who also received a personal threat last year, noted a marked change in politics.
    — Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Also, there are no marked pedestrian crossings on either road.
    — Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of marked
Adjective
  • However, buying organic bassinet sheets often gives you the peace of mind knowing they are unbleached, non-dyed and chemical-free.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 9 Sep. 2025
Definition of dyed
Adjective
  • Once service is restored, customers may notice discolored water or air in their pipes.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 21 Oct. 2026
  • The age of the place revealed itself in the discolored bleachers where sometimes few people sat.
    — Shun Graves, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of discolored
Adjective
  • The duo worked with curves, sequins and dotted effects to suggest light on water, and drew on Impressionist color contrasts.
    — Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Visual cues are both stripped down and strangely compelling, like the dotted line that runs from Nancy’s eyes to indicate her gaze.
    — Air Mail, Air Mail, 3 Oct. 2026
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