PLASH Synonyms: 51 Similar and Opposite Words

plash

verb

Definition of plash

as in to splash

to flow in a broken irregular stream water plashed down the drain

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as in to ripple

to move with a splashing motion a child happily plashing in the tub

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as in to splatter

to wet or soil by striking with something liquid or mushy passing cars plashed us with roadside slush

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Verb

By falsely inflating their earnings, Man City’s ownership could splash loads of cash on the best players in the world.

— Matt Piper, New York Times, 3 Oct. 2026
The premium hardware and 500D nylon build offer IPX4 splash protection and rugged longevity without relying on the loud, militaristic styling that makes other tactical packs look out of place in a professional office.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of splash

Verb

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
Escarpments were carved into beaches, asphalt rippled on the coastal highway, and tourists like Lester were left trapped.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of ripple

Verb

In recent years, protesters have torn down his statues and splattered others with red paint.

— Peter C. Mancall, The Conversation, 6 Oct. 2026
Verity’s loving husband, Jeremy (Josh Hartnett) is fully on board for this idea, and in fact accidentally bumped into Lowen on the street and site of a bloody accident that shakes her up as a dead man’s blood was splattered all over her.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of splatter

Verb

How many Japanese women wash their face and hands in the morning with coconut soap?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 8 Oct. 2026
Anyone who comes into contact with the bait’s liquid vaccine should thoroughly wash their hands using soap and water, then call the phone number listed on the bait or their local health department for further instructions and referral.

— Eva Flowe October 7, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of wash

Verb

This satellite time-lapse from Tuesday night to Wednesday night shows thunderstorms bubbling up within Isaias during this intensification period.

— Kate S. Petersen, CNN Money, 8 Oct. 2026
Mahomes’ emotion seemed to bubble over in the second quarter, with CBS cameras catching the quarterback screaming at offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.

— Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of bubble

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