sputter
verb (used without object)
to make explosive popping or sizzling sounds.
will sputter
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future tenseof sputter.future tense
Used to express actions, events, or states that have not yet occurred but are expected to happen.
Example Sentences
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The series follows LeBlanc’s Joey Tribbiani to Hollywood — or “Ollywoo,” per his obstructed view of the Hollywood sign — where his acting career will sputter out of and into life.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 24, 2025
The textbooks predict that when you raise interest rates high enough, an economy will sputter, and that’s what happened: The second Volcker recession began in July 1981 and lasted until November 1982.
From New York Times ● Aug. 5, 2022
Off the heat, slowly whisk in the cream and butter – it will sputter as it emulsifies into the sauce.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 27, 2018
Sometimes, no matter how much thought or planning goes into its construction and implementation, this lineup will sputter.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 4, 2018
Ned will sputter and Rob complain, And Margery weeps till it looks like rain; And the family puts its glasses on And hunts and hunts till the day is gone; Somebody! wicked old Somebody!
From A Jolly Jingle-Book by Laura Chandler
