1
as in drips
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
trickled a little honey into her tea
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in splashes
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the brook trickled along the glade
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of trickles
Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Although there have been no further demonstrations in Iran for days, the death toll reported by activists has continued to rise as information trickles out despite the most comprehensive internet blackout in Iran’s history, which has now lasted more than two weeks.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Although there have been no further demonstrations in Iran for days, the death toll reported by activists has continued to rise as information trickles out despite the most comprehensive internet blackout in Iran's history, which has now lasted more than two weeks.
—CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
The Cost of Constant Turnover That pressure then trickles down to every decision a coach makes.
—Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Faulk will be knocked for his lack of production in his final season, but the tape shows a pest up front who trickles production and success down to the rest of the defense.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
That trickles down to a loss of nearly 75,000 child care seats in 2024 alone, according to the advocacy nonprofit Children at Risk.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
And that trickles down to the artists who are beginning to lose opportunities.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 21 Nov. 2025
Because that trickles all the way down to junior executives who are hearing this constantly in their meetings.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Mascara trickles down her cheeks.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Although there have been no further demonstrations in Iran for days, the death toll reported by activists has continued to rise as information trickles out despite the most comprehensive internet blackout in Iran’s history, which has now lasted more than two weeks.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Although there have been no further demonstrations in Iran for days, the death toll reported by activists has continued to rise as information trickles out despite the most comprehensive internet blackout in Iran's history, which has now lasted more than two weeks.
—CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
The Cost of Constant Turnover That pressure then trickles down to every decision a coach makes.
—Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Faulk will be knocked for his lack of production in his final season, but the tape shows a pest up front who trickles production and success down to the rest of the defense.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
That trickles down to a loss of nearly 75,000 child care seats in 2024 alone, according to the advocacy nonprofit Children at Risk.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
And that trickles down to the artists who are beginning to lose opportunities.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 21 Nov. 2025
Because that trickles all the way down to junior executives who are hearing this constantly in their meetings.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trickles
Verb
-
That last line drips with disdain and is incredibly effective.—
Bill Goodykoontz,
AZCentral.com,
28 Jan. 2026
-
If the Canucks can make this losing count over the next few years and assemble a critical mass of talent with the sort of character and skill that drips off this young Canadiens side, then the organization has a chance to build something magical.—
Thomas Drance,
New York Times,
13 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Effective medical alert devices must be in good working condition when a shower, rain, or accidental submersion splashes them.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
19 Jan. 2026
-
Eddie then opens the paint can, splashes it onto the graffiti, and gets into an argument with the store security guard for making a mess in the parking lot.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
So, this week’s Alternative Table will rank the league in terms of take-ons (also known as dribbles) attempted per 90 minutes across the pitch and successful take-ons in the box.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
15 Jan. 2026
-
His possession dribbles per touch have been down to start the season.—
Ricardo Sandoval,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
-
Capital flows into Africa have slowed drastically after some seismic shifts.—
Alexis Akwagyiram,
semafor.com,
30 Jan. 2026
-
Tucked on a hillside in the Rustic Canyon neighborhood, the house floats above a natural spring that flows through the property, resting on six concrete columns sunk 30 feet into the ground.—
Jack Flemming,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
Simply hold the brush in place, and sit back as the machine thoroughly washes and dries your bristles within thirty seconds.—
Taryn Brooke,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2026
-
Neither washes his hands in the kitchen.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
-
In 2022, Japanese researchers found that dogs produced tears when reuniting with their humans.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Jan. 2026
-
Blum looked around, stunned with tears welling in her eyes.—
Aaron Sullivan,
Austin American Statesman,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
The result is a cost shock that ripples through almost every device with a memory slot.—
Tim Bajarin,
Forbes.com,
16 Jan. 2026
-
As a doctor is forced to flee Aleppo with her young daughter, one desperate choice sets off a chain of events that ripples across borders and interlocking stories.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
-
If guilt bubbles up, tie each dollar to a purpose, because aligned choices strengthen security and reduce stress — and the best time to start is now!—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
-
Otherwise, plan to clean the bottom of the oven anytime a dish bubbles over.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Trickles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickles. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
