splashing

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German media have broadcast the hapless creature lying motionless in shallow water for hours on end, with men in diving suits splashing water on it using kayak paddles.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

This position can strain the pelvic floor, making it harder to fully empty the bladder and increasing the chance of splashing.

From Science Daily • Apr. 13, 2026

After 9 days and 21 hours, NASA’s Artemis astronauts safely returned to Earth late Friday, April 10, splashing down in the ocean after completing the latest phase of the agency’s renewed push toward the moon.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

"It's raining like crazy," said V, splashing through puddles on the giant, 360-degree stage.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

She listened to the splashing and calls while she traced her finger down the map.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt