trickle-down
adjective
trick·le-down
ˈtri-kəl-ˈdau̇n 
1
: relating to or working on the principle of trickle-down theory
trickle-down economics
2
: relating to or being an effect caused gradually by remote or indirect influences
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In recent weeks, Valley Toffee has felt some trickle-down effects of tariffs.
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Grayson Labarreare, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Regarding the income side, trickle-down economics didn’t work when Ronald Reagan attempted it, and didn’t work when Trump reduced taxes for the rich in his first term.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
There are trickle-down effects to the lower elevations, too.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 18 June 2025
Alongside dizziness, the trickle-down effects of dehydration could prompt a headache, fatigue, muscle weakness and problems focusing.
—Rachel Nall, SELF, 17 June 2025
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Grayson Labarreare, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
Regarding the income side, trickle-down economics didn’t work when Ronald Reagan attempted it, and didn’t work when Trump reduced taxes for the rich in his first term.
—Letters To The Editor, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 June 2025
There are trickle-down effects to the lower elevations, too.
—Corey Buhay, Outside Online, 18 June 2025
Alongside dizziness, the trickle-down effects of dehydration could prompt a headache, fatigue, muscle weakness and problems focusing.
—Rachel Nall, SELF, 17 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for trickle-down
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“Trickle-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trickle-down. Accessed 23 Jul. 2025.
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