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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

She rocks the studio’s campy branded ensembles — some with blood splatter designs, others with fangs and skulls — as she demonstrates movements that bring to mind iconic scream scenes.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 30, 2025

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

From Seattle Times Nov. 30, 2023

Coins splatter on the floor and make a golden mountain.

From "The Belles" by Dhonielle Clayton

From the crevice of his ear to the shoelaces on his Converse sneakers, he’s covered entirely in unintentional paint splatters.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2024

Sound came out of his horn in splatters and whistles, with a blend of playfulness and deep spirit that made it clear that the vessel he used mattered little.

From New York Times Mar. 6, 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

Mouschi’s gotten into the habit of relieving herself on some newspapers or between the cracks in the floorboards, so we have good reason to fear the splatters and, even worse, the stench.

From "The Diary of a Young Girl" by Anne Frank

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

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 19, 2026

With Green stepping back to flay an expected short ball, he was bluffed by a Carse yorker that splattered the stumps.

From BBC Dec. 5, 2025

Some, such as a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis, were splattered in paint by protesters.

From Los Angeles Times Oct. 21, 2025

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

As he gasped for air, the hot sauce splattered his face and ran down his shirt.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter

"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

But for those not yet comfortable with high-heat cooking, this can lead to issues — like smoke filling your kitchen or, worse, a fire from oil or fat splattering in the pan.

From Salon Feb. 21, 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

She picked up her cup and tossed the contents at him, splattering him with coffee and cream.

From "Small Steps" by Louis Sachar




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