as in speck
a very small piece
news about the remote earthquake was coming in dribbles
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as in to drip
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
water dribbling over the lip of the fountain
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as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
rainwater dribbling along the partially clogged gutter
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Recent Examples of dribble
Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
Her sensational dribble and finish in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal was a good example of her directness.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Lewis-Potter has made only 18 fouls in more than 3,000 league minutes this term, averaging one every two games, while his 59.1 per cent success rate of tackling dribbling opponents is the fourth highest at Brentford and above the Premier League full-back average.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Noun
For a seamless pouring experience without dribbles or spills, look for a good pour spout.
—Carrie Honaker, Southern Living, 21 May 2025
Her sensational dribble and finish in the first leg of their Champions League semi-final against Arsenal was a good example of her directness.
—The Athletic Uk Staff, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Verb
Howard was playing full-court defense on Clark, who was dribbling up the court.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Lewis-Potter has made only 18 fouls in more than 3,000 league minutes this term, averaging one every two games, while his 59.1 per cent success rate of tackling dribbling opponents is the fourth highest at Brentford and above the Premier League full-back average.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dribble
Noun
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Her path had been ambitiously charted to include a refuelling stop on Howland Island, a speck between Hawaii and Australia.—
Laurie Gwen Shapiro,
New Yorker,
2 June 2025
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When dishes air-dry, especially in a dishwasher or on a drying rack, the water evaporates, and these minerals remain on the surface, forming those unsightly white or grayish specks.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 June 2025
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Tyler Perry Tyler Perry layers a coat dripping in jewels over his black-and-white suit.—
Brendan Le,
People.com,
6 May 2025
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Riding this sleek pole up only to drip down slow, my thighs squeezing it, showing my strength.—
Scott Tobias,
Vulture,
5 May 2025
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There's a person whose only job is to splash ghee between layers of filo dough.—
Fatma Tanis,
NPR,
7 June 2025
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As if this dramatic moment was not enough, ACT-UP member Mark Chaney took it upon himself to splash and smear several vials of a red liquid onto the door of the City Council chambers.—
Patrick Salland,
Kansas City Star,
5 June 2025
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Check out Sussman’s website to drool over his selection and call ahead to see if your favorites are available.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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There’s nothing wrong with ogling a juicy rack of ribs or drooling over a hunk of brisket slowly smoking over hot coals.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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From a headline view, the 139,000 gain in nonfarm payrolls provided a nice bit of relief for a market on edge over the direction of the economy and the impact that President Donald Trump’s tariffs might bring.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Mission: Impossible is beloved around the world and is remembered in part for its iconic theme song, but that’s not the only bit of music from the series that people love.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
6 June 2025
Verb
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Grateful for the good health and love that flows through my family.—
Sabienna Bowman,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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The real threat to the fiscal well-being of the median American comes from the price of energy, from which all other prices flow.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Consumers should also wash and disinfect any surfaces that came in contact with the eggs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2025
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The hilltop compound is perhaps most famous for its car museum, a nearly 24,000-square-foot showstopper built to house Lyon’s epic personal collection, with room for 70 vehicles (none included with the sale, unfortunately), as well as an auto shop and wash and gas stations.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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Several of the individuals then spit on the flag or sprayed flammable liquid to continue the blaze before a second flag was added to the fire.—
Anders Hagstrom,
FOXNews.com,
9 June 2025
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Their performances were known for their pyrotechnics, fire breathing, blood spitting, levitating drum kits, and more.—
Michileen Martin,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 June 2025
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“Dribble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dribble. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.
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