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adjective

as in dipped

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verb

past tense of splash
1
as in sprayed
to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets rowdy teenagers splashing water at each other in the community pool

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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

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3
as in bathed
to flow along or against water constantly splashing the wooden pilings eventually weakened them

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4
as in washed
to flow in a broken irregular stream the spilled juice splashed over the counter and onto the floor

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5
as in rippled
to move with a splashing motion a baby splashing about in the tub

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Recent Examples of splashed
Verb
Some rolled and splashed in the shallows, regulating their body temperature after lying in the Arctic sun, others lay motionless, deep in sleep. — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 Its blood had drawn crooked and contorted lines on the ground, as if a painter had splashed colorful strokes on a canvas to create a postmodern masterpiece. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 Quinta de la Rosa Extra Dry White Port Perfumed with a note of pear, this offering is a great lower-alcohol substitute for gin or vodka in most cocktails but equally quaffable when splashed with tonic or seltzer. — Joseph Hernandez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Aug. 2026 He's paved over much of the Rose Garden, splashed gold all over the Oval Office, including a sign outside and redone the colonnade. — ABC News, 23 Aug. 2026 Taylor splashed a wide-open triple from the top of the arc with 30 seconds to go to give tie the game, and then broke the visitors hearts to improve the Sky’s record to 14-22. — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 22 Aug. 2026 For example, on Flight 13, which launched on July 24, Ship survived reentry through Earth's atmosphere and splashed down in its target zone, a patch of the Indian Ocean off the coast of Western Australia. — Mike Wall, Space.com, 20 Aug. 2026 Antonio Banderas' house—with the dune in the background, where Tony gets splashed with water every morning—was only a mile from my house. — Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Aug. 2026 The spacecraft splashed down in the Indian Ocean intact after flying halfway around the world from SpaceX’s launch base in South Texas. — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 18 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splashed
  1. submerged
  2. sprayed
  3. splattered
  4. bathed
  5. washed
  6. rippled
  7. hydrated
  8. sprinkled
Adjective
  • Police said the plane will remain submerged until FAA investigators can examine it.
    — Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 22 Aug. 2026
  • But some of the reservoir’s underwater history is well known and will remain submerged for some time yet.
    — Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of submerged
Verb
  • Throughout the years, Graham was sprayed by grout on a construction site and splattered with oil while cutting timber.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Alex appeared to move to help her when officers pepper-sprayed him and wrestled him to the ground.
    — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of sprayed
Verb
  • Throughout the years, Graham was sprayed by grout on a construction site and splattered with oil while cutting timber.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 Aug. 2026
  • The ballad requires more singing and less shouting — and featured a tattooed Lee playing a white upright piano splattered and streaked with fake blood.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of splattered
Verb
  • The absence of privacy in these open rooms was a nonissue for the Romans, who also slept, ate, and bathed in view of one another.
    — Andrew Coletti, Popular Science, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Union Station shared photos on social media of its building bathed in pink with white and yellow accents.
    — Joseph Hernandez August 26, Kansas City Star, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of bathed
Verb
  • And because nobody washed the dishes before tossing them into the feasting pit, King and his colleagues (in a 2017 study) could analyze the microscopic residue of ancient drinks that had soaked into the ceramic.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The towel is no longer absorbent or has a greasy-type feeling after it has been washed.
    — Ashlyn Needham, The Spruce, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of washed
Verb
  • These random interactions created music that rippled through the Armory and its incredible acoustics.
    — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 28 Aug. 2026
  • News of her death rippled across social media, with many paying tribute.
    — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of rippled
Adjective
  • The non-sticky finish adds a subtle shine, and nourishing ingredients like mango seed oil, shea butter, and hyaluronic acid keep lips feeling smooth and hydrated.
    — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Staying hydrated has helped too, as dry nasal passages can make the odors worse.
    — Maggie Ryan, Flow Space, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of hydrated
Verb
  • However, the Tar Heels have some dangerous playmakers sprinkled around the roster, including sophomore running back Demon June and junior wide receiver Jordan Shipp, who had 84 yards against TCU last season.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Coltrane is also deeply interested in the Buddhist principles of karma and dharma, or the moral duties and obligations to a right way of life, which are sprinkled throughout the novel.
    — Paula L. Woods, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of sprinkled

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“Splashed.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splashed. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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