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
Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Despite being an oil-producing country experiencing modest economic growth, young people say the benefits have not trickled down beyond the elites.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
His mouth opens and closes like a fish, a small trickle of blood at the corner of his lip.
—Isa Mazzei, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Hundreds of rescue personnel were deployed as sightings of Neukgu trickled in.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 17 Apr. 2026
Despite being an oil-producing country experiencing modest economic growth, young people say the benefits have not trickled down beyond the elites.
—ABC News, 16 Apr. 2026
Noun
Yet up to this point, news on incoming players has been an unexpected trickle.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 14 Apr. 2026
His mouth opens and closes like a fish, a small trickle of blood at the corner of his lip.
—Isa Mazzei, Variety, 13 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trickle
Verb
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Letting your garden hose slowly drip in this area or attaching a misting attachment to your hose will create the perfect patch of mud for bees to use to build their nests.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 Apr. 2026
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There’s Cassie licking a melting ice cream cone as the ice cream drips down her bare chest.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
20 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Murray splashed a game-tying 51-footer at the buzzer, his league-leading fourth bucket of the season from behind halfcourt.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
21 Apr. 2026
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Metallic pants with zipper systems, white jeans splashed with primary color paints and baggy jeans with a clay finish were among the other denim highlights.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
20 Apr. 2026
Noun
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McCollum took an inbounds pass near the free-throw line and took two dribbles before launching a shot that banked in.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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McCollum took an inbounds pass near the free-throw line and took two dribbles before launching a shot that banked in.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Emily Blunt is fierce and fashionable in a dramatic red pantsuit with a flowing train at the European premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 in London on April 22.—
Katie Hill,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Given the reputations universities have, search queries then flow to the top of Google’s results.—
Dan Goodin,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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However, it should be noted that down should not be bleached or washed with fabric softener.—
Katie Cloyd,
Martha Stewart,
22 Apr. 2026
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There are standalone bath tubs by the windows in every suite (showers and wash closets are separate), plus another half bathroom, walk-in closet, and roomy living area that make the upgrade well worthwhile.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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New blood spatter analysis also supported that conclusion.—
Riley Moser,
CBS News,
7 Apr. 2026
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Because of his ability to appeal to jurors with at times folksy explanations of gruesome subjects like the dynamic of blood spatter, prosecution and defense lawyers competed for his testimony at trials.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Its Morning Blue dial, hand-hammered in 18-karat white gold, is meant to evoke the sky at first light, though its shimmering surface also suggests the rippling sea.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
22 Apr. 2026
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Its foundational role in the food chain — supporting plankton, fish, birds and other species — underscores why even microscopic discoveries can ripple across an entire ecosystem.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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After it was repaired in April 2025, remaining pinhole tears caused by embers from the fire meant the reservoir had to be drained again, Collins said.—
Sandra McDonald,
Los Angeles Times,
22 Apr. 2026
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Further stories illuminate emotional realities burrowed deep within enormously likeable characters, often moving the reader (or this reader anyway) to astonished tears.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Apr. 2026
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“Trickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickle. Accessed 28 Apr. 2026.
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