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
Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The rules not only include no running and no jumping but also allow only two dribbles before a pass.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles the ball against Natisha Hiedeman #2 of the Minnesota Lynx in the third quarter during Game One of the second round of the WNBA Playoffs at Target Center on September 21, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
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Noun
That said, the idea of a 6'10 wing taking shots off the dribble, and assserting himself offensively, is an intriguing one.
—Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025
The rules not only include no running and no jumping but also allow only two dribbles before a pass.
—Claire Osborn, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Verb
But Ryan Crook dribbled through heavy traffic to gain the circle with a pass to Finlaw, whose shot went off the pads of Watertown freshman Natalia Keuchikarian (eight saves) right to Pacheco.
—Tom Mulherin, Boston Herald, 24 Sep. 2025
Alyssa Thomas #25 of the Phoenix Mercury dribbles the ball against Natisha Hiedeman #2 of the Minnesota Lynx in the third quarter during Game One of the second round of the WNBA Playoffs at Target Center on September 21, 2025 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
—Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dribble
Noun
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Every splash of rain, speck of dust, or pinprick of light could mar the negative.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
29 Sep. 2025
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On our table are a plate of thin-sliced speck, ham, and cheese, a dish with curls of homemade butter that look like tiny beehives, two pots of homemade strawberry and apricot jam, and a jar of golden honey from the farm bees.—
R29 Team,
Refinery29,
19 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That information drips out in the regular media but is almost nonexistent on social media.—
Jordan King,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Sep. 2025
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Guests can spruce up a classic latte, americano or drip coffee with the housemade syrups — vanilla, caramel, mocha, honey lavender or a rotation of seasonal flavors.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
25 Sep. 2025
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With a monochromatic look Forget a pop of red—why not splash yourself in the color?—
Jake Henry Smith,
Glamour,
26 Sep. 2025
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Other ways to stimulate the vagus nerve include cold exposure, like splashing cold water on your face or taking a brief cold shower.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
25 Sep. 2025
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Flores will drool across the Irish Sea this week at the thought of welcoming a rookie quarterback making his first NFL start.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Keong says these pillow protectors slide easily over her puffiest pillows, wash up well at the laundromat, and help prevent her new pillows from getting too drooled-on to be presentable for overnight guests.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This handsome design can work in just about any room in your home and comes equipped with a little bit of drawer storage to discreetly hide any junk.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
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But Maura never overdoes the feisty granny bit.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
3 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Keeping your centerpieces low and unobtrusive is a dinner party must to allow conversation to flow.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Oct. 2025
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Trump insists that trillions in new investment are flowing in, the trade deficit is shrinking, and the nation is flush enough to consider mailing out checks.—
Eva Roytburg,
Fortune,
4 Oct. 2025
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Inspectors gave the Sacramento coffee shop a yellow placard after watching an employee skip the sanitizer step when washing a tray of cups and forks.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Remove screens to spray down with your garden hose and wash and squeegee the exterior glass.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
3 Oct. 2025
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In 2020, the duo bounced across the Tropicana Field turf before Game 1, Guerrero spitting seeds with a bandana around his neck and Bichette’s long hair still flowing behind him.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Oct. 2025
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Why turn my face toward something that spit me out?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
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“Dribble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dribble. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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