splashed
Americanadjective
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showing irregular areas of contrasting color (sometimes used in combination).
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having wet or muddy patches (sometimes used in combination).
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(of a liquid) having been dashed around in scattered masses or particles.
Example Sentences
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A few children splashed in the shallows as the surfers paddled out to sea, fighting the crashing waves.
From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026
The costumes, by Oana Botez, are eye-delighting creations, often in neon colors and splashed with sequins.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026
Down in the backrooms twilight zone, there’s a glitchy-looking wall splashed over with distorted “McKee Road” signs.
From Salon • Jun. 8, 2026
She nailed complex paradiddles and splashed nearly a dozen cymbals with abandon.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
I took my shoes off and splashed into the middle of the water and kicked around there for a minute to get its attention.
From "Ida B" by Katherine Hannigan
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