TRICKLE Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

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verb

ˈtri-kəl

Definition of trickle

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

Verb

While details about the wedding were initially kept under wraps, with guests reportedly asked to sign NDAs and lock away their phones for the evening, accounts from the night have slowly trickled out in the months following the nuptials. — Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 17 Sep. 2026 Challenges to General Assembly incumbents fell flat Anti-incumbent sentiment didn't trickle down to the General Assembly, where the small number of incumbents facing primary challenges all held on to their seats. — Antonia Noori Farzan, The Providence Journal, 10 Sep. 2026

Noun

Stunning details revealed Over the past four years, as Elmore met with Miller dozens of times, the slow trickle of information became increasingly detailed and revelatory. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026 Iran has attacked American allies in the region, and the Strait of Hormuz is still blocked to all but a trickle of commercial traffic. — Francesca Chambers, USA Today, 28 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for trickle

Recent Examples of Synonyms for trickle

Verb

When the lid is locked, condensation builds up and drips back into the dish, which can thin sauces and dilute seasoning.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2026
In a twist on tailoring, jackets dripping with fringe made their way down the runway at Monse.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of drip

Verb

The premium hardware and 500D nylon build offer IPX4 splash protection and rugged longevity without relying on the loud, militaristic styling that makes other tactical packs look out of place in a professional office.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
The spacecraft reentered over the Pacific and splashed down north of Hawaii three hours after blasting off from Texas.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of splash

Noun

Neither of those movements were recorded as dribbles by Opta, but his final flourish past Rohl in the 64th minute did get classed as one.

— Laurie Whitwell, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The mission's science, then, has begun only in dribbles, while the bulk of its promise still lies ahead.

— Meghan Bartels, Space.com, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of dribble

Verb

During 2020 and 2021, federal funding was flowing intononprofits through the PPP forgivable loans and other programs.

— Phil Buchanan, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Soon after the war started, Iran blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which some 20% of the world’s oil flowed before the conflict, sending shock waves through the world economy.

— Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of flow

Verb

Additionally, the project’s closed-loop water system prevents nutrients from washing into nearby rivers, where runoff from conventional cotton production can contribute to eutrophication.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 24 Sep. 2026
From SheetsGate to purposefully washing Joy’s uniforms with rags, the laundry room has unleashed something deranged in Gen.

— Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of wash

Noun

Add the pumpkin puree and stir well, cover partially (the mixture will get bubbly and spatter), reduce the heat to medium-low, and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026
Suspicions quickly turned to Lizzie as the murderer, even though police were summoned almost immediately and Lizzie showed no signs of blood spatter, on either her clothing or hair.

— Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of spatter

Verb

Escarpments were carved into beaches, asphalt rippled on the coastal highway, and tourists like Lester were left trapped.

— Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 28 Sep. 2026
Directly mirroring the music video, Yung Lean was flanked by a swath of dancers in school uniforms who rippled through captivating choreography created by Damien Jalet.

— Preezy Brown, Rolling Stone, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of ripple

Noun

Her barbs are sharp enough to bring even Regina George to tears.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
In April 2021, a tear in the liner of the site’s largest holding pond threatened to breach and flood surrounding homes with a wall of polluted water up to 20 feet high.

— Ryan Ballogg, Miami Herald, 28 Sep. 2026

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