- present participle of sputter.
sputtering
Example Sentences
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Stocks are sputtering as the tech trade loses steam.
From Barron's ● Nov. 2, 2026
The company had blamed the poor outlook on sputtering growth from its key branded-checkout product, which lets customers use PayPal when making online purchases, and poor internal execution.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
The researchers produced the material using magnetron sputtering deposition, a process that applies a thin film to a surface.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 31, 2026
However, sputtering domestic demand has stoked fears of a more entrenched downturn later this year, raising hopes for more policy easing.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
I leave Katherine sputtering on the boardwalk and make a beeline back to the sheriff’s office.
From "Dread Nation" by Justina Ireland
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