splutter

verb

Definition of splutternext
1
as in to gasp

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2
as in to spit

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Recent Examples of splutter The extent to which his team are dysfunctional is almost untrue, but a spluttering bandwagon rolls on. — Phil Hay, The Athletic, 1 July 2024 Kate splutters that the Doctor forbade UNIT to experiment with time technology, then immediately admits there’s one ten floors down. — Jennifer Zhan, Vulture, 14 June 2024 Conversely, the Cowboys have spluttered to their 3-2 start. — Ben Morse, CNN, 13 Oct. 2024 Since then the German economy has spluttered like a car that’s continuously stalling as higher energy costs put the brakes on Germany’s vast industrial base. — Simon Constable, Forbes, 25 Feb. 2024 See All Example Sentences for splutter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splutter
  1. gasp
  2. spit
  3. shout
  4. sputter
  5. whisper
  6. foam
  7. murmur
  8. froth
Verb
  • Menendez brothers' cousin 'gasped in relief' to learn Newsom is addressing clemency request After Jose and Kitty Menendez were fatally shot, the brothers allegedly shot them again in the kneecaps to try to make the slayings look like a gang shooting, Hochman said.
    — Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2025
  • The partygoers gasped and laughed as Tarek paddled to the edge of the pool’ while Christina and Heather hugged each other on the sidelines.
    — Moná Thomas, People.com, 6 Mar. 2025
Definition of gasp
Verb
  • But the turbines are very inefficient, and are also spitting out pollutants—not just CO2 but nitrous oxide and formaldehyde.
    — Ian Dexter Palmer, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
  • Instead of just spitting out an answer, a chatbot with reasoning abilities could dissect a question and provide multiple, specific responses accounting for different scenarios.
    — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of spit
Verb
  • Meghan talked about struggling with toxic press coverage while Harry described how his older brother, Prince William, shouted at him.
    — Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The new inmates were then forced to kneel while prison guards shaved their hair and shouted commands.
    — Michael Rios, CNN, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of shout
Verb
  • The stakes are higher when a would-be forever sputters out.
    — Ryan Leas, Vulture, 6 Mar. 2025
  • Arizona, which sputtered early but has rolled through the Big 12, received a No. 3 seed from the committee and was the No. 12 overall seed.
    — Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 15 Feb. 2025
Definition of sputter
Verb
  • Now tourists and school groups inched past, whispering.
    — Amanda Petrusich, The New Yorker, 17 Mar. 2025
  • The graying music mogul appeared in mostly good spirits throughout the 35-minute conference – grinning and waving to a small group of family and friends seated toward the back of the gallery ‒ although at other times, he could be seen shaking his head and whispering in his attorney's ear.
    — Taijuan Moorman, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025
Definition of whisper
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  • This foaming cleanser from Abib has a great multitasking formula that tackles blackheads, all while keeping your skin nice and soothed thanks to components like heartleaf extract and Centella asiatica.
    — Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
  • Despite suggesting it be mixed with a milk frother, this one didn’t offer much froth on its own, but foamed up with the help of some milk.
    — Adam Campbell-Schmitt, Bon Appétit, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of foam
Verb
  • There was a clear rise in noise in the room as people murmured about the person who had just entered.
    — Alex Sherman, CNBC, 13 Feb. 2025
  • As Gaetz's controversies dominated the news cycle and senators on both sides of the aisle expressed hesitance about confirming his nomination, murmurs arose that the Ethics Committee was thinking about finally releasing its report on the lawmaker given the strong public interest.
    — Virginia Chamlee, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of murmur
Verb
  • The shaking motion froths the beverage and blends the drinks.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 4 Feb. 2025
  • Milk and milk alternatives are frothed with an automatic steaming wand, which results in some seriously velvety foam.
    — Jaina Grey, WIRED, 12 Jan. 2025
Definition of froth

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