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
Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 22 Jan. 2026
Watson made three midrange jumpers off the dribble in New Orleans, including the go-ahead shot off one leg while fading away.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Bailes took the inbound pass and dribbled across the court into traffic but made the game-winning shot over two defenders.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
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Noun
The Mountaineers adjusted to the Bobcats' defensive scheme, taking their guards off the dribble and making their way into the paint.
—Caleb Yum, Austin American Statesman, 22 Jan. 2026
Watson made three midrange jumpers off the dribble in New Orleans, including the go-ahead shot off one leg while fading away.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 14 Jan. 2026
Verb
Westbrook’s reaction came after Boucher took a final heave rather than dribbling out the clock, a move widely frowned upon around the league.
—Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 31 Jan. 2026
Bailes took the inbound pass and dribbled across the court into traffic but made the game-winning shot over two defenders.
—Michael Huntley, Oc Register, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dribble
Noun
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Tiny beads of blood had seeped out and dried into tiny specks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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Here indeed was a dense speck of wilderness under preserve.—
John Bowe,
Travel + Leisure,
1 Feb. 2026
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Sweat dripped, pulses pounded, and for a fleeting few hours, nothing beyond the walls of (SUB)MERCER seemed to matter, offering a rare escape no one seemed ready to let go of.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Vogue,
17 Feb. 2026
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Antnation Boho Smocked Top Set This $37 boho set is a one-and-done spring travel outfit that’s dripping in carefree, vacation-ready style.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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That epic spinoff lasted five seasons and 99 episodes and concluded with the ancient city splashing down in the Pacific Ocean, just a few miles off the California coast.—
Scott Snowden,
Space.com,
15 Feb. 2026
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These statement-making lines bring instant energy to a space, whether they’re splashed across walls or woven into textiles.—
Kristina McGuirk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 Feb. 2026
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Lowe, who is 6-foot-4, is the type of physical specimen that makes scouts drool.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
17 Feb. 2026
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But neither is drooling on your neighbor’s shoulder.—
Adam Cheung,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Feb. 2026
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With the margarita, that little bit of extra kick creates a perfect pairing.—
Will Richmond,
The Providence Journal,
14 Feb. 2026
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Olive salad adds punchy, bold flavor while chewy bits of salami add smoky, savory notes to each bite.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Gables Estates has increasingly drawn attention as wealth continues flowing into South Florida.—
Abby Montanez,
Robb Report,
20 Feb. 2026
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The perception problem While filler words can help conversations flow, research suggests overusing them may signal uncertainty or a shaky command of the material (or language in general).—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
20 Feb. 2026
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And don’t forget to wash everything down with El SIboney’s dangerously potent sangria.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
18 Feb. 2026
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Hundreds of residents in Tangerang, a city outside the capital, Jakarta, flock to the Cisadane River to wash their hair with rice straw shampoo and welcome the fasting month with a symbolic spiritual cleansing.—
Mariam Fam,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Feb. 2026
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Once chewed up by the machine of expectation and found guilty of the eternal athletic sin of having too much talent too soon, Liu has since learned how to spit back rather than be spit out.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
20 Feb. 2026
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Armed soldiers patrolled in droves, spreading hate and fear everywhere, blindfolding children, pointing guns, gawking, spitting, laughing at us like animals in the zoo.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Dribble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dribble. Accessed 22 Feb. 2026.
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