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spurt - A quick, forceful flow of liquid, gas, or another substance.

The dog tried to drink the water as it was spurting out of the hose.

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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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drench - To wet something thoroughly; to soak it.

The sudden rainstorm drenched Barbara's clothes, making them stick to her body.

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

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

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froth - A mass of small bubbles in liquid caused by agitation, fermentation, etc.; foam

Even though it cost six dollars, the decorative froth on top of the latte made it worth the money.

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damp - Slightly wet

The damp windows were the result of the sprinkling rain.

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ripple - Form or flow with undulating waves on the water's surface.

The surface of the lake rippled as a result of the evening wind.

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downpour - A lot of rain in a short time.

They were having a wonderful picnic, when the sudden downpour forced them to cover themselves with a large piece of plastic.

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sopping - Extremely wet

When Bruce and Sally got caught in the thunderstorm, they both got sopping wet, but they were so much in love they didn't care.

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splash - A sound made by something striking or falling into liquid

In the rain-soaked field, the splash of water on the ground was the only sound heard.

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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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gurgle - To make a bubbling sound like that made by water running out of a bottle

When Sam had a big decision to make, he walked into the woods and sat by a gurgling brook to contemplate and be alone with his thoughts.