spatters 1 of 2

noun

plural of spatter
as in splashes
a very small amount a spatter of praise for her work was mixed in with quite a lot of criticism

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spatters

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verb

present tense third-person singular of spatter
1
as in sloshes
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 splatters
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 spatters
Noun
Don't forget to wipe down the outside of your oven door to remove any spatters. — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 6 Feb. 2026 Cover food when cooking to keep spatters to a minimum. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 May 2026 Her baseball uniform and hat were given the Halloween treatment with blood spatters on her shirt and face. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 25 Oct. 2025 The mural depicted a judge in a traditional white wig and black robe striking a protester with his gavel as the protester’s sign is marked with Banksy’s signature blood spatters. — Rebecca Schneid, Time, 10 Sep. 2025 Among the 200 photos released by the MPD, spatters of blood stained the interior walls and floors as the lasting marks of a horrific confrontation. — Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 8 Aug. 2025 According to the Los Angeles Times, there are now around 100 sheriff’s detectives that have been assigned to assist on the case, which took a harrowing turn as blood spatters were reportedly discovered at the scene. — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
Abbott’s blood spatters all over Nile’s face, which looks almost jubilant in the act. — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spatters
  1. splashes
  2. splatters
  3. specks
  4. sprinklings
  5. glimmers
  6. touches
  7. little
  8. bits
Noun
  • As the United States of America celebrated its 250th birthday on terra firma with fireworks displays this weekend, two Asian countries made some splashes of their own farther from Earth.
    — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 6 July 2026
  • This recipe has a citrus base that feels seasonally appropriate with splashes of Tabasco which add extra heat.
    — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
Definition of splashes
Verb
  • Quick hits • Orlando Science Center hosts Mess Fest, which splatters knowledge and physics with paint, foam explosions and more.
    — Dewayne Bevil, The Orlando Sentinel, 1 May 2026
  • But searing also often results in oil that splatters all over the stovetop (and sometimes the surrounding counters, floor, appliances…and the cook).
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026
Definition of splatters
Noun
  • One released a chaff cascade—hell’s own monsoon manifesting as specks of light, sound, and EM pulses falling through the hanging garden.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 June 2026
  • Kansas City isn't much of a pedestrian city, but now, blue and green specks of fans dot the sidewalks, like wildflowers poking through a crack in the pavement.
    — Megan Spurrell, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 2026
Definition of specks
Noun
  • My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Definition of sprinklings
Noun
  • Despite a few glimmers of good feeling, today's fierce political divisions have redefined a milestone that has often been marked by unity and optimism, at least for a moment.
    — Susan Page, USA Today, 22 June 2026
  • There are glimmers in her eyes, pleasant memories quietly unfurling.
    — Joseph Trinidad, Longreads, 16 June 2026
Definition of glimmers
Noun
  • The country’s tragic 21st-century travails provide much of the fodder for the couple’s drama in director Cyril Aris’ moving film, including whether to stay or emigrate, with touches of magical realism and whimsy providing levity.
    — David Faris, TheWeek, 6 July 2026
  • Released in May 2025, the timepiece is based on the RM 72-01 flyback chronograph that launched in 2020, but features a few fresh aesthetic touches in honor of the Monegasque racer.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 6 July 2026
Definition of touches
Noun
  • Even the littles help out with age-appropriate tasks.
    — Melissa Willets, Parents, 18 June 2026
  • Harsher penalties do little to deter crime or prevent recidivism among young people.
    — Elizabeth Bruenig, The Atlantic, 10 June 2026
Definition of little
Noun
  • Screwdriver bits attach to the tool with a magnet, and the Vulyx itself can magnetically stick to any metallic surface.
    — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 2 July 2026
  • The Ed Sullivan Theater, which first opened in 1927, is a 13-story shadow box preserving bits from a rich history of pop culture pinnacles past.
    — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 2 July 2026
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