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as in splash
a very small amount
money doled out in driblets to the workers
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Noun
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In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, and triple sec with a splash of jalapeño simple syrup.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 June 2025 -
Blend frozen watermelon with a splash of lime juice to make watermelon slushies.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Her hair is of textured gold and crowned with blue, green and purple enamel, accented by old European-cut diamonds and gold beads.—
Anthony DeMarco,
Forbes.com,
13 June 2025
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In his hands, statement pieces—like this necklace with Baoulé fragments, ancient amber beads, and diamonds—draw attention not for their carat weight but for their striking composition.—
Jill Newman,
Robb Report,
12 June 2025
Noun
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Sincerely, People with functioning eyes and a shred of honesty.—
Marni Rose McFall,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 June 2025
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Please be advised that the dress code is either pastel-Easter-egg chic or ripped black shreds and absolutely nothing in between.—
Caroline Framke,
Vulture,
22 May 2025
Noun
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One woman sunbathed along the shore, oblivious to globs at her feet.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 May 2025
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Or do lawmakers and policymakers genuinely believe the United States can't defend its interests around the world without pouring globs of taxpayer money into a building that fails financial audits on an annual basis?—
Daniel R. DePetris,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 May 2025
Noun
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Sinner gave him almost no chances, but there was a glimmer of light in the 10th game, when Djokovic had four chances to break Sinner’s serve.—
Jerome Pugmire,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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The shoes and matching Bon Bon bag added a splash of color and glimmer to the look.—
Karla Rodriguez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2025
Noun
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That equates to the sound of your refrigerator or a drip coffee maker, Tract officials said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
11 June 2025
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The candles have a realistic look since they are covered in real wax and even feature wax drips near the flame.—
Maya Handelsman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 June 2025
Noun
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Just pair up a white shirt dress with matching thigh-high boots, then top with a sprinkling of gold statement jewelry.—
Kelsey Stiegman,
Glamour,
7 June 2025
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Despite a sprinkling of foreign talent, the most popular player in the Sundowns squad is Themba Zwane, the 35-year-old club captain, who has just recovered from a serious Achilles injury.—
Simon Hughes,
New York Times,
7 June 2025
Noun
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Faster cutting speeds produced up to four times as many droplets as slower speeds.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
20 May 2025
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Rain collects in droplets on your visor, and lightning flashes add to the atmosphere.—
Matthew Buzzi,
PC Magazine,
12 May 2025
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“Driblet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driblet. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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