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nounverb verb

ooze - (of a fluid) slowly trickle or seep out of something; flow in a very gradual way

At the site of the volcano, molten lava slowly began to ooze out.

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gush - (of a liquid) flow out in a rapid and plentiful stream, often suddenly

On a hot summer day, water gushed out of the fire hydrant to cool everyone down.

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nounverb verb

drizzle - Rain lightly

The rain drizzled onto his windshield, but not enough for him to turn on the wipers.

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nounverb noun

dribble - A thin stream of liquid; a trickle

The dribble from the weakening rain shower created ripples on the ground.

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dunk - To dip or submerge something in liquid.

Fondue meals were Jessie's favourite because she liked to dunk her food in delectable sauces.

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mushy - Food that is very soft and wet

Hanna made mushy peas for her baby because he couldn't chew regular peas.

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spurt - To gush out in a sudden and forceful stream

The geyser spurt forth water and steam against the picturesque sky.

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nounverb noun

ripple - A small wave resulting in water from displacement or movement.

The stone Paul threw into the lake caused a big ripple.

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squirt - A thin stream or small quantity of liquid ejected from something

The bicyclist stopped and rehydrated himself with a few squirts of his water bottle.

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verb

douse - Pour a liquid over; drench

During a wildfire, helicopters will fly overhead and douse it with hundreds of gallons of water at a time.

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noun

slush - Partially melted snow or ice

In New York, falling snowflakes eventually turn to dangerous slush that residents can easily slip on.

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trickle - (of a liquid) flow in a small stream

Water trickled from the faucet even after it was turned off.