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splutter

verb

Definition of splutter

as in to gasp

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as in to spit

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Recent Examples of splutter Any hostilities would no doubt lead many Chinese and American factories to splutter and die. — Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025 Stars are constantly roiling and churning as convective bubbles burst through to their visible surfaces and prominences splutter into space. — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 23 Oct. 2025 Quarterback Tua Tagovailoa threw two interceptions and lost a fumble as the offense spluttered. — Ben Morse, CNN Money, 9 Sep. 2025 Then all at once Finley was up and pushing against my chest, spluttering between us what looked like a gallon of sea bilge. — Charna Flam, People.com, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for splutter

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Verb

Eventually the curtain was closed again and the microphone in the room was turned off, but Pike could still be heard making gasping or snoring sounds.

— Rebecca Boone, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2026
Common symptoms of sleep apnea include loud snoring, gasping for air during the night, and waking up feeling tired.

— Lindsay Curtis, HEALTH, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of gasp

Verb

Meanwhile, in the rental market, the blockbuster RealPage lawsuit alleged that the company’s leasing software pooled landlords’ data and spit out rent recommendations that helped landlords raise rents in lockstep.

— Lindsay Owens, Washington Post, 1 Oct. 2026
After an energetic and meticulous performance by the dancers, Yung Lean left the formation and spat a blue ice cream cone into the camera lens as the song faded out.

— Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of spit

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The interiors, meanwhile, never shout but still seem to wow with luxe Mediterranean touches and tasteful art.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Oct. 2026
News of their separation had been made public earlier this year when LaBeouf was arrested in New Orleans for two charges of simple battery where he was eventually given probation despite allegedly also harassing locals and shouting homophobic slurs.

— Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of shout

Verb

Rooms The 149 guestrooms and 37 suites come alive in interiors inspired by ocean waves and the dusky skies of the Hollywood Hills, so the palette is moody, the finishes are polished, but nothing whispers.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Oct. 2026
As referees stopped Charlie Adams’ corner kick to separate a pair of players in the box, Adams whispered for Barea to come closer.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of whisper

Verb

Waiters weave through packed aisles carrying foaming one-liter mugs, and strangers at long wooden tables quickly become friends.

— Erik Kirschbaum, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Cook, stirring occasionally and keeping a close watch, until mixture begins to foam up and boil, about 5 minutes.

— Carla Lalli Music, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of foam

Verb

Though, it perhaps must be said that Johnson’s glazed-over, murmuring style of line delivery does grow grating.

— Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 30 Sep. 2026
Moments later, murmurs, then cheers, rippled out from where Pasitney, Gaudry, and Espersen stood.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of murmur

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