as in splashing
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the soapy water bubbled down the drain
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Recent Examples of bubbling
Doctors noted a crackling sound, suggesting gases bubbling out of his dying flesh, and some of the outer layers of skin were peeling off.
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Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Recorded on five reel-to-reel decks, the composer’s 1975 piece blends everyday and exotic sounds—human breath, cheeping frogs, bubbling geysers—into a passionate defense of the raptures of listening.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Still, some of the most standout moments at Coachella 2026 seemed almost indifferent to that logic, suggesting that — as music is wont to do — a countercurrent may be bubbling up.
—Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
While that occasion did not prove sufficient to prevent political differences from bubbling up a few weeks later, there was little drama during the trip itself.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Bake for 30 minutes until bubbling around the edges.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Add the butter, sugar, thyme, salt and pepper and cook, stirring until the mixture is smooth and bubbling.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
In the days leading into the draft, rumors that the Chiefs were eyeing a trade up in the order were bubbling.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
No scene brushes up against the real world more intimately than watching the girls touch up their (clean, organic) makeup before the big dance, nerves bubbling over into jealousy and sniping.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 28 Apr. 2026
Recorded on five reel-to-reel decks, the composer’s 1975 piece blends everyday and exotic sounds—human breath, cheeping frogs, bubbling geysers—into a passionate defense of the raptures of listening.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Still, some of the most standout moments at Coachella 2026 seemed almost indifferent to that logic, suggesting that — as music is wont to do — a countercurrent may be bubbling up.
—Andrea Domanick, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2026
While that occasion did not prove sufficient to prevent political differences from bubbling up a few weeks later, there was little drama during the trip itself.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC news, 26 Apr. 2026
Bake for 30 minutes until bubbling around the edges.
—Erin Merhar, Southern Living, 26 Apr. 2026
Add the butter, sugar, thyme, salt and pepper and cook, stirring until the mixture is smooth and bubbling.
—Shafiq Najib, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026
In the days leading into the draft, rumors that the Chiefs were eyeing a trade up in the order were bubbling.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Apr. 2026
No scene brushes up against the real world more intimately than watching the girls touch up their (clean, organic) makeup before the big dance, nerves bubbling over into jealousy and sniping.
—Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bubbling
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The birds’ splashing tends to discourage mosquito larvae development.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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That viral video of the bear splashing in his ice bath exists because dedicated researchers and zookeepers are working to make sure polar bears have a future — in the Arctic and beyond.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
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The next day, Nataliia was washing the landing outside of her apartment with vinegar, as advised by officials, when an evacuation order was issued.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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This includes drinking water, water used for brushing teeth, washing for washing dishes and water for food preparation, officials said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
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Queso dripping all over the meat and other toppings is so much more fun.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Always place the package on a plate or inside a container—raw meat dripping onto produce or leftovers is one of the most common sources of cross-contamination in the home kitchen.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
19 Apr. 2026
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She was fascinated by the difference in speed between human activity and, say, a stone striking water, rippling outwards.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
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Still, the massive damage to heavy industry is rippling through the economy.—
Tim Lister,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Adding a fish pond with koi, a gurgling fountain, or even a wind chime can further play into the sense of sound.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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Roaring Fork Falls, Setrock Creek Falls, and Big Creek Falls are all within easy reach, with short hikes that follow gurgling streams to cool, shaded falls.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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Measles crept into Utah and Arizona in June, with reports trickling into local health departments of patients coming to doctors and saying their children had just recovered from full-body rashes, and parents telling pediatricians that their whole family had just recovered from measles.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Days begin at Le Plage, the freshwater pool fringed with parasols and a softly trickling waterfall, where breakfasts of eggs, local bread, warm pastries, and fresh juice appear on the long communal table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 2026
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There’s a lot of controversy swirling around surveillance technology, and Atlanta is a hotbed of it.—
AJ Willingham,
AJC.com,
28 Apr. 2026
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Rumors have been swirling that the iPhone's 20th anniversary will bring some big changes for some time.—
Will McCurdy,
PC Magazine,
25 Apr. 2026
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“Bubbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bubbling. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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