splash
verb (used with object)
to wet or soil by dashing masses or particles of water, mud, or the like; spatter.
had splashed
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past perfectof splash.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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Meanwhile, Japanese coast guards said the missile had splashed into waters to the east of North Korea.
From BBC ● Apr. 13, 2023
Michael Lliguicota, a baggage handler, said water had splashed inside the screen of the computer he uses to check in bags.
From New York Times ● Dec. 24, 2022
I changed to a green drake pattern, cast near where it had splashed and soon landed my first cutt of the trip.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 13, 2022
He picked up where he left off on Monday, knocking another wedge to a couple of feet after Noren had splashed his second shot in the water.
From Golf Digest ● Jan. 29, 2018
Three-quarters of the water had splashed out on the ground, so Arya had to return to the well.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
