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as in to gasp
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Recent Examples of splutter
Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw two interceptions and lost a fumble as the offense spluttered.
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Ben Morse, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025
Then all at once Finley was up and pushing against my chest, spluttering between us what looked like a gallon of sea bilge.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025
United fans will be hoping that the squad’s summer upgrades, both in system and personnel, have helped improve what has been a spluttering setup.
—Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2025
Since no one knew who was watching what and when, watercooler chat and even many recap blogs spluttered out.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splutter
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Those in the audience were heard clapping, cheering and even gasping during the performance.—
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Upon announcing her status as a Faithful, the whole room gasps.—
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On its fringes, volcanic islands gurgle and spit, their fertile slopes ablaze with wildflowers, capers, and Malvasia grapes.—
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Picked him up when the system spit him out.—
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Davis stood up and shouted at referee Jeffrey Anderson.—
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The post even shouted out Moore, who was absent.—
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On a night when the Broncos offense sputtered and Rizzi’s special teams had several face-palm moments, Skinner’s block was the Broncos’ bailout, and the differentiator that underscored a dominating performance on defense.—
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Alas, one day Dave Min’s efforts to keep the government closed will sputter out.—
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With additional notes of nutmeg oil, coriander, and musk the scent profile is rich and understated—it’ll make a whispering statement without smelling like everyone else in the room.—
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For years, people have whispered that Tomlin was near the end of his tenure.—
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Creamy cleansers help to preserve your skin’s natural fatty acids, while foaming cleansers are designed to strip them away.—
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The four fragrances will be available to purchase in a wide assortment, including three-wick candles, fine fragrance mists, body creams, body washes, foaming hand soaps, hand sanitizer sprays, laundry care, decor and wallflowers.—
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After Jib-jib moved in with the family, however, his heart murmur went away.—
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Two students have unrolled what looks like an incomplete treasure map, and lean over it with magnifying glasses, murmuring to one another.—
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Fans can also froth the Sweet Cream Enhancers to make an at-home cold foam, according to a product listing.—
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The steam wand can be used to froth milk for cappuccinos and lattes, and is also able to dispense hot water for tea, soup, and hot chocolate.—
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“Splutter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splutter. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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