Synonyms of dribbled

dribbled

verb

past tense of dribble

1

as in dripped

to fall or let fall in or as if in drops

water dribbling over the lip of the fountain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dripped
• flowed
• poured
• trickled
• sprinkled
• distilled
• dropped
• streamed
• rolled
• rippled
• drizzled
• ran
• bled
• seeped
• wept
• oozed
• cascaded
• exuded
• riffled
• discharged
• guttered

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gushed
• spurted
• spouted

2

as in splashed

to flow in a broken irregular stream

rainwater dribbling along the partially clogged gutter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• splashed
• washed
• dripped
• bubbled
• trickled
• rippled
• gurgled
• lapped
• swirled
• plashed
• swished
• rushed
• eddied
• guggled
• swooshed
• squirted
• dropped
• purled
• spurted
• spewed
• gushed
• spouted
• swashed
• jetted
• whished

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poured
• rolled
• ran
• streamed

3

as in drooled

to let saliva or some other substance flow from the mouth

picnickers dribbling in eager anticipation of the hamburgers on the grill

Synonyms & Similar Words

• drooled
• spit
• salivated
• slobbered
• slavered
• watered
• frothed
• foamed
• sputtered
• driveled
• expectorated
• spluttered

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dribbled

Late in the first half, Michael Owen dribbled into the box and drew a penalty kick. — Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026

One of the event’s biggest attractions was the Humanoid Soccer League, where robots passed, dribbled, defended, and attempted long-range shots in matches resembling human soccer. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026

Then, at 36 minutes, Jude Bellingham put England in the lead after Declan Rice dribbled unchallenged for 60 yards before passing to Bukayo Saka, who crossed for the Real Madrid man to head home. — David Hickey, NBC news, 6 July 2026

Jónsdóttir forced a turnover in the 56th minute, dribbled and scored from a tight angle to double the lead for Angel City (5-6-1). — Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026

Jónsdóttir forced a turnover in the 56th minute, dribbled, and scored from a tight angle to double the lead for Angel City (5-6-1). — ABC News, 4 July 2026

Jonsdottir forced a turnover in the 56th minute, dribbled, and scored from a tight angle to double Angel City’s lead. — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026

Spiro has already instantly sold out a North American tour this fall based largely on the strength of that tune, along with some other keepers that have dribbled out, one by one, in the interim. — Chris Willman, Variety, 3 July 2026

Julian Quiñones took an outlet pass down the Mexican left and dribbled into the Ecuadorian box. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 June 2026