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
Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 9 July 2025
And last month, details began trickling in about a tentative trade agreement.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Twin Cities, 7 July 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
This familiarity with the Wyoming wilderness perhaps explains why the game feels so authentic: Its roaring orange sunsets, powder-blue skies, lush green pines, and trickling turquoise waters.
—Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 9 July 2025
And last month, details began trickling in about a tentative trade agreement.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Twin Cities, 7 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trickle
Verb
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One of the richest colleges in the world, its solid stone walls and parapets drip with the grandeur of old wealth.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 July 2025
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In Kingston after the storm, the yard cools, the grass slippery underfoot, leaves dripping—the air heavy with fatigue.—
Kwame Dawes,
New Yorker,
28 July 2025
Verb
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The two passengers also encountered floating traffic cones, and by the time the car made it to the other end, water was splashing up near the passenger side window.—
Rachel Raposas,
People.com,
30 July 2025
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But then Eddie left Brandi for the singer LeAnn Rimes, and Scheana’s name was soon splashed across the tabloids as another of Cibrian’s conquests.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
28 July 2025
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Flagg passed the eye test with flying colors, roaring down the lane for giant dunks, handling the ball like a point guard despite nominally being a 6-8 power forward and showing comfort shooting pull-ups off the dribble.—
John Hollinger,
New York Times,
23 July 2025
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His ability to quickly shift gears, snap a crossover dribble, and leave his defender in the dust stands out.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
20 July 2025
Verb
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All traffic flows through a single, unified policy engine with common enforcement points.—
Etay Maor,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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Guitarist Tom Bukovac composed a flowing instrumental riff to open the performance, creating a little extra sweetness that helps hide the passive-aggressive venom.—
Tom Roland,
Billboard,
24 July 2025
Verb
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The water piped into homes is often used for washing clothes, bathing and watering gardens.—
Jake Goodrick
July 25,
Sacbee.com,
25 July 2025
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Regular gravel grinding means regularly washing your bike and lubricating the chain.—
Eric Bangeman,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
Noun
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There were bullet holes in the Ford Fusion — the victim’s vehicle — through the rear passenger-side window, and blood spatters on the rear passenger door, according to the probable cause statement.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
16 July 2025
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Her body was found partially under her bed, her bedroom was in disarray, and there was blood spatter across the walls and floor.—
Jordan Kinsey,
CBS News,
16 May 2025
Verb
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That movement pushes a massive amount of water, sending energy rippling across the ocean in all directions.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Austin American Statesman,
30 July 2025
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Evacuation orders in Hawaii were lifted after tsunami waves rippled toward the state's coast, and state emergency management officials said widespread flooding is not expected.—
Greta Cross,
USA Today,
30 July 2025
Noun
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Gwen Duggins, whose daughter Kiah Duggins was on the American Airlines plane, was one of many seen wiping tears from their eyes while listening to the audio of the flight radio transmissions.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
31 July 2025
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Haaland went on an absolute tear, scoring 11 goals in seven games—including a pair of hat tricks—before making his Champions League debut in September 2019 against Genk, the Belgian side.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
31 July 2025
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“Trickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickle. Accessed 5 Aug. 2025.
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