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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That month, he and his wife, Sheri, splashed out $44 million on a sprawling five-bedroom penthouse in the Surf Club, Four Seasons Private Residences in Florida.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 17, 2026
The movie ends with Ricky Bobby speeding in a car without sponsors, a massive “ME” splashed on the hood.
From Salon ● Aug. 16, 2026
A similar photo of the houses on fire is also splashed across the front of today's Daily Mirror beside the headline "Britain on fire".
From BBC ● Aug. 14, 2026
After a slow start during a loss to the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday, the Sparks splashed 23 points in the first quarter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026
The rain pummeled the roof and splashed the steps.
From "Caterpillar Summer" by Gillian McDunn
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