as in speck
a very small piece
news about the remote earthquake was coming in dribbles
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as in to drip
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
water dribbling over the lip of the fountain
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as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
rainwater dribbling along the partially clogged gutter
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Recent Examples of dribble
Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
And point guard Courtney Vandersloot has been quick to advance the ball full court with a pass rather than taking the time to dribble, probing the defense for weaknesses in the opening seconds of possession.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Lewis-Potter has made only 18 fouls in more than 3,000 league minutes this term, averaging one every two games, while his 59.1 per cent success rate of tackling dribbling opponents is the fourth highest at Brentford and above the Premier League full-back average.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Noun
The Nuggets went on a 16-3 run early in the second half, taking their first lead of the afternoon when Aaron Gordon — right on schedule all postseason — had enough time to settle himself with a dribble before punching a wide-open 3.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 11 May 2025
And point guard Courtney Vandersloot has been quick to advance the ball full court with a pass rather than taking the time to dribble, probing the defense for weaknesses in the opening seconds of possession.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025
Verb
Howard was playing full-court defense on Clark, who was dribbling up the court.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 23 May 2025
Lewis-Potter has made only 18 fouls in more than 3,000 league minutes this term, averaging one every two games, while his 59.1 per cent success rate of tackling dribbling opponents is the fourth highest at Brentford and above the Premier League full-back average.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dribble
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The whole process is more NASA than NASCAR in that there’s not a speck of grease or oil on the bright, white vinyl flooring and everybody’s hands are clean.—
Kevin Baxter,
Los Angeles Times,
25 May 2025
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Or a percentage of a fraction of a risk — better lock him up, than risk a speck of backlash.—
David Katz,
IndieWire,
15 May 2025
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Slowly drip mixture into cold oil to form the ‘caviar’.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Rafael Nadal was a tennis warrior, to be sure: a competitive beast dripping with sweat and relentless in-the-moment ambition who could give the opposition a faraway gaze in a hurry.—
Christopher Clarey,
Air Mail,
24 May 2025
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Someone had splashed acid on the girl and then smothered her, an autopsy revealed.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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But while you may be tempted to spend your days sunning, building sand castles, and splashing in the waves (all of which are fabulous), don’t miss out on researching nearby attractions.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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Check out Sussman’s website to drool over his selection and call ahead to see if your favorites are available.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2025
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There’s nothing wrong with ogling a juicy rack of ribs or drooling over a hunk of brisket slowly smoking over hot coals.—
Katie Rife,
EW.com,
11 May 2025
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The actors at times seem to be speed-reading their lines, rushing through the notoriously long play to get to the good bits.—
Charles McNulty,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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From a headline view, the 139,000 gain in nonfarm payrolls provided a nice bit of relief for a market on edge over the direction of the economy and the impact that President Donald Trump’s tariffs might bring.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
6 June 2025
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Salivary Blockages Blockages or obstructions to the salivary glands may also cause mouth dryness because saliva doesn't flow as easily to the mouth.10 7.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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The real threat to the fiscal well-being of the median American comes from the price of energy, from which all other prices flow.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Consumers should also wash and disinfect any surfaces that came in contact with the eggs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2025
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The hilltop compound is perhaps most famous for its car museum, a nearly 24,000-square-foot showstopper built to house Lyon’s epic personal collection, with room for 70 vehicles (none included with the sale, unfortunately), as well as an auto shop and wash and gas stations.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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What does that do to people’s psyches that had served their country and now they’re being spit at?—
Ashley Spencer,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2025
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Time and time again, the AI spit out images that were strikingly, unmistakably...—
John Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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“Dribble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dribble. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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