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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2
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
Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
News of business concerns began to trickle on social media, with restaurants like Manny’s Mexican Restaurant posting statements about getting rid of automatic gratuity.
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Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Foot traffic has slowed to a trickle, and the restaurant’s layout — with an almost entirely open wall that looks onto one of Boyle Height’s busiest thoroughfares — isn’t helping.
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Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Verb
While ultras groups at the club level in other countries can be known for violent scenes, that doesn’t happen in Japan’s J-League, as the respectful and fun vibe from the national supporters has trickled down.
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Chris Vannini,
New York Times,
26 June 2026
News of business concerns began to trickle on social media, with restaurants like Manny’s Mexican Restaurant posting statements about getting rid of automatic gratuity.
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Katelyn Umholtz,
Kansas City Star,
25 June 2026
Noun
The uncertainty means that many shipowners are still erring on the side of caution, so movement through the strait is more of a trickle than a rush.
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Mithil Aggarwal,
NBC news,
25 June 2026
Foot traffic has slowed to a trickle, and the restaurant’s layout — with an almost entirely open wall that looks onto one of Boyle Height’s busiest thoroughfares — isn’t helping.
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Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
24 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trickle
Verb
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Blood dripped from his head; his father and daughter had various injuries.
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Working with 5 to 6 pieces at a time, remove fish from batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl, and add to hot oil, briefly dragging fish along surface of oil to prevent sticking.
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As extreme heat hits Boston, residents are finding ways to stay cool, from splashing in Frog Pond to stocking up on water at Fenway Park, while city officials and utility crews urge people to take precautions.
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White delivery vans with orange Katapulk logos splashed across each side delivered goods all over the island.
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Appollis made some slick dribbles to set up a right-footed shot from outside the box.
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His press-resistant movement with the ball bears a similarity to Kobbie Mainoo’s many dribbles for United.
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Rainfall — as little as a tenth of an inch, according to the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, or ALCOSAN — can cause an overflow of stormwater and raw sewage to flow into the rivers.
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Through the morning, a river of mourners dressed in black flowed from the Grand Mosalla.
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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For example, using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fresh vegetables without washing it in between can spread bacteria.
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Dexter leads a double life, working as a blood-spatter analyst for the Miami Metro Police Department by day and tracking down and killing serial killers by night.
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Evidence and surveillance footage During a search of the scene, police found blood spatter throughout various parts of the complex.
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Hearing loss may happen in one person's ears, but its effects ripple through every relationship.
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Tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz have demonstrated how quickly geopolitical instability can ripple through global energy markets, supply chains and inflation expectations.
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Sitting solo in the buzz of Apiri, soaking in the bright avgolemono, a tear sprang to my eye at the kismet.
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Taking a few extra minutes to protect it during transport can help prevent tears, moisture damage, and debris from compromising the materials.
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“Trickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickle. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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