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splatter

[splat-er] / ˈsplæt ər /


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The remarkable Ms. Weaving is a contender for Australian Scream Queen, but few would expect Mr. Segel, a Judd Apatow mainstay, to star in a splatter comedy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

Despite the film’s absurd splatter gore, timely parody and hyper-stylized direction, all things the Academy doesn’t typically take kindly to, Moore’s chances looked decent.

From Salon ● Oct. 23, 2025

A park ranger noticed fresh paintball splatter on structures in the park Sunday, according to the park service.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2024

There was no trace of Yablonka, including any blood splatter.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 30, 2023

I took the mirror and pointed to a splatter of black dots near my temple.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai

While one might assume there’s a small dedicated area where the rain is confined, that’s not the case — it splatters over the whole stage.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 6, 2026

The splatters emphasized the pair’s vision for a band teetering between the beautiful and the grotesque.

From New York Times ● Mar. 21, 2024

Next comes the primal sight - a full and swinging delivery from Wood that splatters the stumps.

From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2023

Thomas says a backsplash can add visual interest to your kitchen and protect your walls from spills and splatters.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 9, 2023

“There appear to be splatters on your face shield.”

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

This week the meal box came with a container of harissa sauce splattered over its contents.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 19, 2026

Andrew describes people's belongings being "scattered" and "coffee and water splattered the ceiling".

From BBC ● May 21, 2024

The trailers, crafted by Pierson and her wife, have their own unique 70s-era decor that includes yellow and orange curtains, bright furniture and color walls including one splattered with orange lava lamp shapes.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 3, 2024

Today, the 2.4-acre parcel of oak forest, 100-foot-tall redwoods, crumbling stone stairways and mysterious man-made caverns splattered with fluorescent paint serves as a key wildlife passageway through the heart of the Hollywood Hills.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 27, 2024

The meringue cream dripped off the spatula and splattered on the floor, right next to Franz, who was lurking around the kitchen hoping for such a miracle.

From "The Vanderbeekers of 141st Street" by Karina Yan Glaser

"There are thousands of them together, all coughing and splattering," Bamford said, adding that the seals are also particularly "snotty".

From Barron's ● Nov. 13, 2025

Cross reaped her rewards with accuracy while Filer rushed the batters for pace, having Leah Paul caught behind, inducing a miscued pull shot from Rebecca Stokell and splattering Arlene Kelly's stumps with a yorker.

From BBC ● Sep. 9, 2024

Removing the moisture minimizes splattering as they fry.

From Washington Times ● Sep. 12, 2023

Old Rihanna songs blasted as we decorated our canvases, and the room was already covered in paint, so we didn’t have to worry about spilling or splattering on any surface.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 12, 2023

Tomato sauce flies off her wooden spoon, splattering the chipped yellow cabinets.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller


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