slosh

1
as in to ripple
to move with a splashing motion the baby gurgled contentedly as the water sloshed gently around him in the bathtub

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as in to splash
to cause (something liquid or mushy) to move along in sheets while painting the Windsor chair, he carelessly sloshed paint all over the adjacent wall

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Recent Examples of slosh With sufficient photons, the cavity can act as an oscillator, with photons sloshing back and forth and creating interference patterns. ArsTechnica, 14 May 2025 The vacuum cleaner has powerful suction, and the mop cleans without sloshing and smearing water on the floor. Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2025 Other videos showed water sloshing out of the rooftop swimming pool of a high-rise hotel and spilling down the side of the building. Muktita Suhartono, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025 Bangkok, more than 600 miles from the epicenter, was declared a disaster zone after the quake sent buildings swaying and water sloshing from rooftop swimming pools. Nat Sumon, NBC news, 28 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for slosh
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  • But the massive uncertainty caused by Trump’s policies have started to negatively ripple through the economy by affecting how consumers and businesses spend.
    Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 30 May 2025
  • With nearly eight decades under his belt, his influence continues to ripple across generations of artists and fans alike.
    Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 30 May 2025
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  • Someone had splashed acid on the girl and then smothered her, an autopsy revealed.
    Mara Bovsun, New York Daily News, 31 May 2025
  • But while you may be tempted to spend your days sunning, building sand castles, and splashing in the waves (all of which are fabulous), don’t miss out on researching nearby attractions.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 30 May 2025

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“Slosh.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/slosh. Accessed 11 Jun. 2025.

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