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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

He noted the amount of paint splatter on Islas was uncommon for the weapon’s marking cartridges.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 19, 2026

“That way if anything does splatter, at least it will hit our chef jacket.”

From Salon ● Mar. 25, 2025

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

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 30, 2023

We’re sweaty and covered in paint splatter, but we did it.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks

Barn cats have been infected by drinking H5N1-infected milk that splatters around during the milking process.

From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2025

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

“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

His custom designs range variously include the Miesha name, a half-lady ghost-butterfly, splattered imagery, quotes in cursive and barbed wire lettering.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 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

“And then . Nicole blew hard into the tube and the makeup splattered the ground. “It’s hypoallergenic and noncomedogenic, but you still wouldn’t want it in your eyes.”

From "Beauty Queens" by Libba Bray

"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

Especially when frying, she added, removing liquid through even a light pressing helps prevent splattering.

From Salon ● Nov. 13, 2022

The fat droplets splattering the window blurred the trees around us, but Liam didn’t bother with the wipers.

From "The Darkest Minds" by Alexandra Bracken


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