as in splattering
to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy
vehicle after passing vehicle bespattered the sides of my once-clean car with that wintry slush
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In addition, writing with them required great concentration to avoid splattering ink or tearing the paper with the sharp metal nib.—
New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Oct. 2025
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During the final night of the 2019 legislative session, a protester threw a cup of menstrual blood onto the Senate floor in protest of two of Pan’s bills, splattering lawmakers and delaying votes.—
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Powdery mildews produce spores in spring that move to susceptible host tissue by insect or human activity, wind, or splashing raindrops.—
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Heidi Klum continued her barely-there swimwear streak on Tuesday, splashing in the waves while wearing a micro string bikini set.—
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For mop and broom heads and scrub brushes, remove any debris before soaking them in a bucket of hot water, soap, and a disinfecting solution.—
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The 20 accommodations at this 2025 World's Best Award-winning hotel range from manor rooms and suites to freestanding villas, each individually designed and outfitted with high-end touches like soaking tubs, fireplaces, and, in select units, private courtyards or outdoor hot tubs.—
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Cara's golden face was covered in fresh dirt, spattering her mouth, nose, eyes, and head, with plenty more sprinkled on the concrete patio beneath her.—
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But Starbucks is now struggling, and its strategy of saturating urban areas to draw coffee drinkers on their way to work in the morning has backfired amid competition, the rise of remote work and rising costs.—
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For occasional deep refreshes, coarse salt or baking soda can help lift stains without saturating the wood.—
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The checklist for cleaning the kitchen was probably just washing dirty dishes, wiping down countertops, and mopping the floors.—
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Maintain good foot hygiene by washing feet at least daily.—
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“Bespattering.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bespattering. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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