1
as in to drip
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
trickled a little honey into her tea
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as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the brook trickled along the glade
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Recent Examples of trickle
Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 3 June 2025
After blocking all food for 2 1/2 months, Israel has allowed only a trickle of supplies into the territory since mid-May.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
That means a lot of waffling and excuse-making as the gang trickles back into the restaurant’s kitchen over the course of the whole episode.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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Verb
Jones said the political pushback against diversity, equity and inclusion trickles down into Pride celebrations.
—Kinsey Crowley, USA Today, 3 June 2025
After blocking all food for 2 1/2 months, Israel has allowed only a trickle of supplies into the territory since mid-May.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 26 June 2025
Noun
Beneath the ridges is bedrock scientists believe formed when groundwater trickled through the rock and left behind minerals that accumulated in the cracks and fissures.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
That means a lot of waffling and excuse-making as the gang trickles back into the restaurant’s kitchen over the course of the whole episode.
—Marah Eakin, Vulture, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trickle
Verb
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This way, your brush can drip dry into your toilet.—
Mary Catherine McAnnally Scott,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
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Alternative to drip irrigation: If drip irrigation isn’t an option, use a soaker hose, which releases water slowly along its length, allowing for deeper water penetration and less waste.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The pair finally splashed down off the Florida coast with three other astronauts Tuesday.—
Andy Humbles,
The Tennessean,
2 July 2025
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The Dolphins and Steelers’ midday Monday trade splashed across the front of the ESPN website with one of those red-banner ‘breaking news’ alerts.—
Greg Cote,
Miami Herald,
1 July 2025
Noun
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There were times in which the Wolves were short handed this season that Reid was able to flash his ability to have an offense run through him and even create off the dribble.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
28 June 2025
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The McDonald’s All-American operates smoothly in the pick-and-roll with the ability to attack defenders off the dribble and from 3-point range.—
Aaron Beard,
Chicago Tribune,
28 June 2025
Verb
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The death toll has rose to over 120 people killed since heavy rainfall overwhelmed the Guadalupe River and flowed through homes and summer camps in the early morning hours of July 4.—
Jay Stahl,
USA Today,
12 July 2025
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Both the Sai and the Kok rivers flow into the Mekong, as does the Ruak, where unsafe levels of arsenic have also been found.—
Michael Sullivan,
NPR,
12 July 2025
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The worker then pointed across the lot to Norman — who was washing someone’s car, tending to his summer job, minding his business.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
14 July 2025
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Often problems arise from short-term pollution, which can happen during heavy rainfall that washes waste from sewage plants into the water.—
Katie Nadworny,
Travel + Leisure,
14 July 2025
Noun
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During a search of White's residence, police found a bloodied scene, including blood spatter on the wall, bleach stains on the carpet resembling the outline of a human body and a hammer that had hair and blood on it, the complaint stated.—
Samira Asma-Sadeque,
People.com,
2 Apr. 2025
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After the beating, another correction sergeant, Donald Slawson, mopped up the blood in the infirmary, preventing investigators from finding any blood spatter to analyze, prosecutors allege.—
Nicholas Williams,
New York Daily News,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The shockwave caused by the tragedy is still rippling through the football world.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
5 July 2025
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That same uncertainty is rippling through Asheville’s lodging industry, where some hotel managers say most reservations are now made the day of.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
3 July 2025
Noun
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Achilles tears generally take up to a year to recover from, though some athletes have returned to their respective sports sooner.—
Scott Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 July 2025
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There were tears, along with a goal celebration that made little sense.—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
6 July 2025
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“Trickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickle. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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