splash
verb (used with object)
to wet or soil by dashing masses or particles of water, mud, or the like; spatter.
splashing
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present participleof splash.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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So what can World Cup travelers expect after splashing out to stay on the edge of an industrial park in New Jersey?
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 16, 2026
Almost 90 drones fell from the sky over Sydney's Darling Harbour during a popular winter light show, with footage showing devices splashing into the water, close to crowds.
From BBC ● May 26, 2026
The vehicle completed the test by splashing down in the Indian Ocean.
From MarketWatch ● May 26, 2026
German media have broadcast the hapless creature lying motionless in shallow water for hours on end, with men in diving suits splashing water on it using kayak paddles.
From Barron's ● Apr. 23, 2026
Hari played about in the water, even splashing me.
From "Homeless Bird" by Gloria Whelan
