driblets

Definition of dribletsnext
plural of driblet
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as in beads
the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass rain leaked through the roof in solitary driblets here and there

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Noun
  • Add a few more splashes of the reserved hot water.
    Karla Walsh, CNN Money, 12 May 2026
  • Perennials are a great way to spruce up your garden and add splashes of greenery to your landscape.
    Adrienne Jordan, Martha Stewart, 8 May 2026
Noun
  • Small beads on the outside rims add a touch of flair to keep them from seeming simple.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 18 May 2026
  • Bright teardrop earrings hang from metal tins filled with Japanese cooling beads.
    Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2026
Noun
  • My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 Dec. 2025
Noun
  • Water droplets flew off the brim.
    Stephen King, The Atlantic, 15 May 2026
  • Swimming in public pools poses similar risks, since droplets can spread through water.
    Petra Guglielmetti, Glamour, 14 May 2026
Noun
  • From the summit of Monte Gambarogno, the towns hugging the shore of Lake Maggiore appear as tiny specks, dwarfed by the snowcapped southern Alps to the north.
    Lisa Kadane, Travel + Leisure, 1 May 2026
  • Silvery or mottled patches on leaves, brown or distorted petal edges, dark specks (feces) or flower buds that fail to open are signs of thrips.
    Arricca Elin SanSone, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Put a tray or a sheet of foil underneath casseroles, desserts, and other dishes to catch drips and spills.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 14 May 2026
  • And liquid cheese drips over the side of a stout little fish nugget accompanied by Sichuan pickle tartar sauce.
    Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • While math achievement saw a rebound after the pandemic, reading continued to decline through 2024, with 2025 offering glimmers of a turnaround, the report said.
    Paris Barraza, USA Today, 14 May 2026
  • The Melissa is a slightly wider shape for more coverage and balance on longer or wider faces, with a chunky gold hinge that glimmers in the sun.
    Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 13 May 2026
Noun
  • Silver plays two roles — as a store of value and a raw material for industry — which can mean bigger gains when the economy is growing but sharper drops during downturns.
    Sharon Wu, USA Today, 14 May 2026
  • Add a few drops of mild detergent to warm water and blot the stain with a microfiber cloth rather than scrubbing it.
    Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2026
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“Driblets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driblets. Accessed 20 May. 2026.

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