BUBBLING Synonyms: 29 Similar and Opposite Words

bubbling

verb

present participle of bubble

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 Transfer to your favorite baking dish, top generously with additional Parmesan, and gratiné until bubbling and golden. — ABC News, 2 Oct. 2026 In the face of all that truthiness bubbling up, executives lost the ability to manage expectations internally and with partners. — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026 Miikka Muurinen, Arkansas big Muurinen can fly and is bubbling with potential. — Cj Moore, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026 Topo Chico is bubbling back onto store shelves after a monthslong absence that left fans of the cult-favorite mineral water scrambling for alternatives. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026 Inside this mine, a bubbling pool releases nearly pure hydrogen gas into the air. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026 But the populist, anti-migrant party – which won big in England’s local elections earlier this year – clearly poses a threat to Burnham, particularly as anti-immigrant sentiments are bubbling to the surface in some parts of the country. — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2026 On Pinterest, the color started bubbling up heading into spring and summer, which is to be expected. — Jennet Jusu, Allure, 28 Sep. 2026 The hardest part of making chicken wings is getting crispy skin without dropping them into a pot of hot, bubbling oil. — Monti Carlo, AJC.com, 25 Sep. 2026

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Platt shot cellphone video showing ferocious waves spilling over the promenade along East Brigantine Avenue on Saturday, pushing two bike racks aside and splashing Mayor Vince Sera.

— Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
And don’t forget to pack your best red outfit for Virgin’s over-the-top deck party, Scarlet Night, which inevitably ends up with everyone splashing around in the pool until the wee hours of the morning.

— Megan duBois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of splashing

Verb

The self-sanitizing pod is equipped with a power-washing system that cleans and disinfects the toilet and the floor for a few minutes after each use.

— Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
For some, that means washing one or two times a week compared to the UK or US, where 41% of people wash upwards of three times a week, with 21% washing their hair every other day.

— Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of washing

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In a twist on tailoring, jackets dripping with fringe made their way down the runway at Monse.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Zendaya, who was a nominee for her powerful performance on the HBO drama Euphoria, wore a glamorous Prada gown dripping with crystals that was styled by Law Roach.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of dripping

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On Facebook, Lee’s account displayed a picture of the young Chinese man from behind, rippling shoulders framed in a weight lifter’s tank top.

— Eamon Javers, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Located within the Coyote Buttes North permit area near the Utah border, its rippling sandstone formations can only be visited with a permit.

— Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of rippling

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After years of stomach-gurgling, nail-chewing anxiety, this was an entirely different Arsenal experience.

— Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026
Other nearby points of interest include gurgling mud pots, or geothermal mud volcanoes, on the eastern shoreline.

— Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026

Definition of gurgling

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Now, the first cases appear to be trickling back — though some fans are still waiting.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Rich chocolate-brown suede is also having a moment across coats, blazers and bombers, and is even trickling down into accessories like handbags according to a stylist and editor roundup from Yahoo!

— Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of trickling

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Inside the prayer hall, the world’s largest hand-knotted carpet unfurls with swirling floral patterns, and chandeliers echo date palms and blossoms.

— Kieron Marchese, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2026
Despite the extensive commentary swirling around the burros, surprisingly little is known about the herd itself.

— Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of swirling

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