as in splashing
to flow in a broken irregular stream the tiny stream gurgled down the rocky slope and joined the larger river at the bottom of the hill
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Recent Examples of gurgling Adding a fish pond with koi, a gurgling fountain, or even a wind chime can further play into the sense of sound. —
Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026 Roaring Fork Falls, Setrock Creek Falls, and Big Creek Falls are all within easy reach, with short hikes that follow gurgling streams to cool, shaded falls. —Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 In practice, this means a madhouse of multimedia rooms, packed with gurgling videos and useless machines and humanoid bodies. —Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026 When the first hook comes back around after Earl’s slinky verse, Niontay’s staccato punchlines lose all shape and melt into a putty of wordless, gurgling melody. —Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026 Her baby sister gurgling helplessly in the background isn’t the only one utterly dependent on her maternal care. —Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026 From the cozy-chic bar and its expansive patio to the rocking chairs facing a semi-secret, open-air fireplace snuggled next to a gurgling waterfall, serenity permeates the property. —Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 Between gurgling cello and moody brass, the orchestra reached cacophony. —Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026 From the mud baths of Lo Specchio di Venere to Bagno Ascuitto’s hot-steam grotto, Pantelleria’s fringes constitute a natural spa with gurgling thermal waters. —Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026 Roaring Fork Falls, Setrock Creek Falls, and Big Creek Falls are all within easy reach, with short hikes that follow gurgling streams to cool, shaded falls. —Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026 In practice, this means a madhouse of multimedia rooms, packed with gurgling videos and useless machines and humanoid bodies. —Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 31 Mar. 2026 When the first hook comes back around after Earl’s slinky verse, Niontay’s staccato punchlines lose all shape and melt into a putty of wordless, gurgling melody. —Olivier Lafontant, Pitchfork, 19 Mar. 2026 Her baby sister gurgling helplessly in the background isn’t the only one utterly dependent on her maternal care. —Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 2026 From the cozy-chic bar and its expansive patio to the rocking chairs facing a semi-secret, open-air fireplace snuggled next to a gurgling waterfall, serenity permeates the property. —Jennifer Stewart Kornegay, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026 Between gurgling cello and moody brass, the orchestra reached cacophony. —Sheila Regan, Twin Cities, 27 Feb. 2026 From the mud baths of Lo Specchio di Venere to Bagno Ascuitto’s hot-steam grotto, Pantelleria’s fringes constitute a natural spa with gurgling thermal waters. —Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gurgling
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The sink is prone to splashing and will wash any oil and vinegar residue away in no time.— Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 Apr. 2026
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Don’t sleep on this two-pack of hummingbird feeders, which can hold up to 16 ounces of hummingbird feed each, or this popular bird bath that birds love splashing around in.— Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
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No scene brushes up against the real world more intimately than watching the girls touch up their (clean, organic) makeup before the big dance, nerves bubbling over into jealousy and sniping.— Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Apr. 2026
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Meanwhile, the Smiths’ songs keep bubbling up into pop culture, soundtracking films about giant robots (2018’s Bumblebee) and hitmen (2023’s The Killer) and influencing generations of bands.— Al Shipley, SPIN, 20 Apr. 2026
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The next day, Nataliia was washing the landing outside of her apartment with vinegar, as advised by officials, when an evacuation order was issued.— Lizzie Johnson, New Yorker, 25 Apr. 2026
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This includes drinking water, water used for brushing teeth, washing for washing dishes and water for food preparation, officials said.— Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 25 Apr. 2026
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Always place the package on a plate or inside a container—raw meat dripping onto produce or leftovers is one of the most common sources of cross-contamination in the home kitchen.— Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
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That, of course, and the occasional ghostly presences, unsettling cries, and blood dripping from the ceiling.— David Fear, Rolling Stone, 10 Apr. 2026
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Its Morning Blue dial, hand-hammered in 18-karat white gold, is meant to evoke the sky at first light, though its shimmering surface also suggests the rippling sea.— Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
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The eye-catching structure is made up of rippling waves of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, giving the front-facing rooms semi-circle window nooks from which to take in the panoramic city views.— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
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The cost is trickling down to consumers as well.— Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 17 Apr. 2026
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Several of his employees manned the shop, who outnumbered the customers trickling in.— Grant Stringer, Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Gurgling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.grautoblog.com/thesaurus/gurgling. Accessed 27 Apr. 2026.
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