Splash
verb
To cause liquid to hit or fall on something in a noisy or messy way.
He accidentally splashed coffee on his shirt.
Often appears as...
- splash water
- splash paint
noun
A mark or spot caused by a liquid hitting or falling on something.
There were splashes of paint on his clothes.
Often appears as...
- splash of color
- splash of paint
verb
To spend a lot of money on buying things.
They splashed out thousands on their wedding.
Often appears as...
- splash out money
- splash out on new car
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Informal
noun
A sound made by something striking or falling into liquid.
We heard a huge splash when he jumped into the pool.
Often appears as...
- make a splash
- hear a splash
verb
To print or display a big news or picture prominently.
The newspapers splashed his picture across the front page.
Often appears as...
- splash headline
- splash news
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Journalistic
verb
To cause liquid to hit or fall on something in a noisy or messy way.
He accidentally splashed coffee on his shirt.
Often appears as...
- splash water
- splash paint
noun
A mark or spot caused by a liquid hitting or falling on something.
There were splashes of paint on his clothes.
Often appears as...
- splash of color
- splash of paint
verb
To spend a lot of money on buying things.
They splashed out thousands on their wedding.
Often appears as...
- splash out money
- splash out on new car
Usage tips
Informal
noun
A sound made by something striking or falling into liquid.
We heard a huge splash when he jumped into the pool.
Often appears as...
- make a splash
- hear a splash
verb
To print or display a big news or picture prominently.
The newspapers splashed his picture across the front page.
Often appears as...
- splash headline
- splash news
Usage tips
Journalistic
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Accidental mess
Used when someone unintentionally splashes liquid and creates a mess, often causing annoyance.
Oops, I splashed milk all over the counter.
Pro Tip 2/3Lively descriptions
Describes the action in a way that portrays the energy and noise of the event.
The children splashed in the puddles, giggling.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical action
Emphasizes the physical action of liquids hitting surfaces. Often linked to cleaning or accidents.
She splashed her face with water to wake up.
Pro Tip 1/3Accidental mess
Used when someone unintentionally splashes liquid and creates a mess, often causing annoyance.
Oops, I splashed milk all over the counter.
Pro Tip 2/3Lively descriptions
Describes the action in a way that portrays the energy and noise of the event.
The children splashed in the puddles, giggling.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical action
Emphasizes the physical action of liquids hitting surfaces. Often linked to cleaning or accidents.
She splashed her face with water to wake up.
Pro Tip 1/3Accidental mess
Used when someone unintentionally splashes liquid and creates a mess, often causing annoyance.
Oops, I splashed milk all over the counter.
Pro Tip 2/3Lively descriptions
Describes the action in a way that portrays the energy and noise of the event.
The children splashed in the puddles, giggling.
Pro Tip 3/3Physical action
Emphasizes the physical action of liquids hitting surfaces. Often linked to cleaning or accidents.
She splashed her face with water to wake up.
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Which sunscreen should...
they're less irritating than carbon-based chemical sunscreens. These mineral-based sunscreens are preferential for the environment, too. If you plan on catching rays while splashing in a river or the ocean, keep in mind that carbon-based chemical sunscreens can harm marine life. Take coral reefs, for example.
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Dolphins: Even Smarter...
not unlike the spinners, but they'll leap out of the water. Scientists tell us that that's for two reasons. One, is to create a splash that scares the fish into these tight balls. But it also evidently calls dolphins from across the bay to come and help in this feast. So the water here is temperate water.
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Vietnam's Infinite Cave...
you don't need to be afraid that the water can kind of close you in or that you might drown or whatever so was not the issue but it was overwhelming I mean you could imagine the noise I mean it was splashing it was roaring and it was yeah very loud difficult to communicate
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The contributions of...
which not only made a splash back in Paris but remain important today. These brave women, and others like them, went all over the world to prove that the desire to see for oneself not only changes the course of human knowledge, it changes the very idea of what is possible.
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Magnificent Whale...
the frustrated killer whales step the hunt up a gear the jumping the splashing and the tail slaps are all meant to intimidate the sea lion and drive him out of the kelp i don't believe what's happening this is the most incredible wildlife drama i think i've ever seen
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Sea Lion Vs 10 Killer...
of killer whales the brainy sea lion wisely hides where they can't follow hiding in the kelp makes it harder for the killer whales to see him and impossible to actually get at him the frustrated killer whales step the hunt up a gear the jumping the splashing and
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Salmon Snag PIPE Life Below...
spend several days net fishing a native method that has been passed down for generations check it out you can see the fish splashing already fun so we're hoping there's quite a few fish out there feel free to advance in the boat
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Sarah Jones: One woman,...
But I'm going to tell you that I feel paid. Right. Thanks, that's lovely, and just the cup of tea, love, and just a splash of the whiskey. It's perfect, that's grand. Just a drop more. A splash. Perfect.
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How Solving this Medical...
passed those experimental vaccine were healthy the others were dying clearly of anthrax and this was splashed on the front pages of newspapers across the world Pasteur
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Filming Animals From...
world the tiniest splash of color can reveal animals in Earth's most remote landscapes
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Which sunscreen should...
they're less irritating than carbon-based chemical sunscreens. These mineral-based sunscreens are preferential for the environment, too. If you plan on catching rays while splashing in a river or the ocean, keep in mind that carbon-based chemical sunscreens can harm marine life. Take coral reefs, for example.
Video examples
Dolphins: Even Smarter...
not unlike the spinners, but they'll leap out of the water. Scientists tell us that that's for two reasons. One, is to create a splash that scares the fish into these tight balls. But it also evidently calls dolphins from across the bay to come and help in this feast. So the water here is temperate water.
Video examples
Vietnam's Infinite Cave...
you don't need to be afraid that the water can kind of close you in or that you might drown or whatever so was not the issue but it was overwhelming I mean you could imagine the noise I mean it was splashing it was roaring and it was yeah very loud difficult to communicate
Video examples
The contributions of...
which not only made a splash back in Paris but remain important today. These brave women, and others like them, went all over the world to prove that the desire to see for oneself not only changes the course of human knowledge, it changes the very idea of what is possible.
Video examples
Magnificent Whale...
the frustrated killer whales step the hunt up a gear the jumping the splashing and the tail slaps are all meant to intimidate the sea lion and drive him out of the kelp i don't believe what's happening this is the most incredible wildlife drama i think i've ever seen
Video examples
Sea Lion Vs 10 Killer...
of killer whales the brainy sea lion wisely hides where they can't follow hiding in the kelp makes it harder for the killer whales to see him and impossible to actually get at him the frustrated killer whales step the hunt up a gear the jumping the splashing and
Video examples
Salmon Snag PIPE Life Below...
spend several days net fishing a native method that has been passed down for generations check it out you can see the fish splashing already fun so we're hoping there's quite a few fish out there feel free to advance in the boat
Video examples
Sarah Jones: One woman,...
But I'm going to tell you that I feel paid. Right. Thanks, that's lovely, and just the cup of tea, love, and just a splash of the whiskey. It's perfect, that's grand. Just a drop more. A splash. Perfect.
Video examples
How Solving this Medical...
passed those experimental vaccine were healthy the others were dying clearly of anthrax and this was splashed on the front pages of newspapers across the world Pasteur
Video examples
Filming Animals From...
world the tiniest splash of color can reveal animals in Earth's most remote landscapes
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David Nutter
I've never directed an opening episode of 'GoT' before, until season 8, but I think it's really important to make a splash. You have to reset the table, put everyone back in their place, you have to take them to their next position. But you have to entertain, that's what's most important.
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Phoebe Waller-Bridge
English Actress
As women, we get the message about how to be a good girl - how to be a good, pretty girl - from such an early age. Then, at the same time, we're told that well-behaved girls won't change the world or ever make a splash.
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Khoudia Diop
Senegalese Actress
A tip that I got from my mom that really helps keep my skin fresh is to wash my face with ice water in the morning. I love it. Just splash with water - cold water. That's the first thing I do every morning.
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Tate Reeves
We, as a state, need to think big. What can we do to make a splash? What can we to do to say to the world, 'Not only do we want you to invest capital here, we want you to move here?
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Andrea Corr
Irish Musician
I hate people who splash their own pain on covers, like the whole world should hear about them. Why are we all supposed to be interested in one individual's suffering?
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Amisha Patel
Indian Actress
I would never deny the importance of the media, but I wouldn't go out of the way to splash my pictures all over town. I'd rather let my work do the talking.
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Jay DeMarcus
American Musician
Constantly writing with new people is important. Also, listening to new music that's popular and that's making a splash - that's how I get motivated.
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Marina and the Diamonds
Welsh Musician
If you don't want to have your private life splashed everywhere, why go to the restaurants and the places you know you're going to be photographed?
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Peter James
British Writer
There are people who can achieve huge success in life, while adding a bit of fun and a splash of colour to this increasingly grey world.
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Andrea Bocelli
Italian Musician
I'm quite shy, so I hate seeing my private life splashed over the papers.
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David Nutter
I've never directed an opening episode of 'GoT' before, until season 8, but I think it's really important to make a splash. You have to reset the table, put everyone back in their place, you have to take them to their next position. But you have to entertain, that's what's most important.
Quote examples
Phoebe Waller-Bridge
English Actress
As women, we get the message about how to be a good girl - how to be a good, pretty girl - from such an early age. Then, at the same time, we're told that well-behaved girls won't change the world or ever make a splash.
Quote examples
Khoudia Diop
Senegalese Actress
A tip that I got from my mom that really helps keep my skin fresh is to wash my face with ice water in the morning. I love it. Just splash with water - cold water. That's the first thing I do every morning.
Quote examples
Tate Reeves
We, as a state, need to think big. What can we do to make a splash? What can we to do to say to the world, 'Not only do we want you to invest capital here, we want you to move here?
Quote examples
Andrea Corr
Irish Musician
I hate people who splash their own pain on covers, like the whole world should hear about them. Why are we all supposed to be interested in one individual's suffering?
Quote examples
Amisha Patel
Indian Actress
I would never deny the importance of the media, but I wouldn't go out of the way to splash my pictures all over town. I'd rather let my work do the talking.
Quote examples
Jay DeMarcus
American Musician
Constantly writing with new people is important. Also, listening to new music that's popular and that's making a splash - that's how I get motivated.
Quote examples
Marina and the Diamonds
Welsh Musician
If you don't want to have your private life splashed everywhere, why go to the restaurants and the places you know you're going to be photographed?
Quote examples
Peter James
British Writer
There are people who can achieve huge success in life, while adding a bit of fun and a splash of colour to this increasingly grey world.
Quote examples
Andrea Bocelli
Italian Musician
I'm quite shy, so I hate seeing my private life splashed over the papers.
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