as in dipped
Related Words
Relevance
Dissimilar Words
1
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
3
4
as in washed
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the spilled juice splashed over the counter and onto the floor
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of splashed
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
White delivery vans with orange Katapulk logos splashed across each side delivered goods all over the island.
—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Its wick-away fabric dries quickly when splashed and sweeps sweat away from skin.
—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet were threatened by no one until these two companies splashed onto the scene.
—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Some of those splashed into the river.
—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Before the block party, gather to decorate bicycles and be splashed by the Huntersville Fire Department.
—
Eva Flowe
june 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
Kyron flashed a wide, toothy grin toward a camera capturing the moment – an image that would soon be splashed on missing child posters and nightly newscasts across the country.
—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Paris, Copenhagen, New York, and Los Angeles are awash in the nostalgic pattern right now, where it’s splashed over capri leggings, event dresses, and everything in between.
—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
Verb
Lendeborg splashed his first three triples in the first quarter, all made from the left corner off an assist.
—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
4 July 2026
White delivery vans with orange Katapulk logos splashed across each side delivered goods all over the island.
—
Rick Jervis,
USA Today,
1 July 2026
Its wick-away fabric dries quickly when splashed and sweeps sweat away from skin.
—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet were threatened by no one until these two companies splashed onto the scene.
—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
28 June 2026
Some of those splashed into the river.
—
Logan Smith,
CBS News,
27 June 2026
Before the block party, gather to decorate bicycles and be splashed by the Huntersville Fire Department.
—
Eva Flowe
june 26,
Charlotte Observer,
26 June 2026
Kyron flashed a wide, toothy grin toward a camera capturing the moment – an image that would soon be splashed on missing child posters and nightly newscasts across the country.
—
Danya Gainor,
CNN Money,
23 June 2026
Paris, Copenhagen, New York, and Los Angeles are awash in the nostalgic pattern right now, where it’s splashed over capri leggings, event dresses, and everything in between.
—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
23 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashed
Adjective
-
The driver was found deceased inside her submerged vehicle hours after calling 911 for help.
-
This seemingly futuristic idea drew on his Navy experience with water-splitting electrolyzers, which supplied the oxygen that enabled subs to remain submerged for months at a time, and NASA’s use of hydrogen fuel cells to power the Apollo missions.
Verb
-
On Saturday, volunteers sprayed cooling water on crowds in the summer heat.
-
Attendants, some on the ladders of fire trucks, sprayed misted water across the crowds to cool them in the heat.
Verb
-
The Brown University grad, who clearly inherited his blue eyes from Parker, wore a graphic T-shirt and paint-splattered pants as well as a tank top for the photo shoot.
-
The money sets the stage for a potentially lopsided battle of opposing world views splattered across social media platforms and print mailers or expressed at doorsteps, as the campaigns seek to compel the citizenry to vote in the June primary.
Verb
-
When the 13 siblings were rescued, all but the 2-year-old were severely underweight and hadn’t bathed for months.
-
Joe Kramm | Courtesy of Francis Interiors New York City apartment kitchens are infamously small, and often bathed in white in an attempt to expand the look.
Verb
-
Thousands of dead Cassin's auklets washed onto beaches across the Pacific Northwest during the same period, another indication that warming ocean conditions had rippled through the ecosystem.
-
These alternatives may also be a better solution for some items that can't be washed with liquid fabric softener.
Verb
-
Thousands of dead Cassin's auklets washed onto beaches across the Pacific Northwest during the same period, another indication that warming ocean conditions had rippled through the ecosystem.
-
To root for #TeamBlack is to know that nothing good can come from impulse, and rueful laughter rippled across the lawn as Jace, eager to fight in his mother’s stead, locks Rhaenyra in her chambers to prevent her from risking her life in battle.
Adjective
-
Choose the Right Container Hanging pots and baskets come in various materials, but plastic or glazed ceramic pots are best for keeping plants well-hydrated in summer.
-
Guests are being encouraged to bring plenty of water to stay hydrated, and non-glass water bottles will be allowed inside the venue.
Verb
-
Plant food is then sprinkled onto the root ball and the surrounding soil.
-
Sculptures and paintings by local artists are sprinkled throughout the 18 rooms, which are swathed in pastel shades like apricot and mint, reminiscent of the artwork and architecture in Emirdag’s other home in the South of France.
Cite this Entry
“Splashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashed. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
