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
Jim Root, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Meaning, if there’s dribble penetration, the ones helping in the paint are often wings that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are confident finishing against.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 2 May 2025
As Nikola Jokic backed himself into a proverbial corner Saturday by dribbling away from the basket, the Nuggets’ season was sinking into deep trouble.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2025
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Noun
Haggerty, an All-American scoring guard at Memphis, is an instant cheat code to an efficient offense thanks to his devastating dribble moves, finishing ability inside and knack for getting to the charity stripe.
—Jim Root, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Meaning, if there’s dribble penetration, the ones helping in the paint are often wings that Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown are confident finishing against.
—Shane Young, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Verb
Combined with the central centre-back being in no man’s land, McTominay can freely dribble forward…
… before striking the ball into the bottom corner.
—Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 2 May 2025
As Nikola Jokic backed himself into a proverbial corner Saturday by dribbling away from the basket, the Nuggets’ season was sinking into deep trouble.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 27 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dribble
Noun
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Within the span of a few days, an innocuous speck can turn a loaf of bread from prime sandwich material into a hideous mass of blue-green fuzz—an appetite-killing sight if ever there was one.—
Caroline Tien,
SELF,
1 May 2025
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The dark speck near the bottom at the end of the line is Curiosity.—
Amanda Kooser,
Forbes.com,
26 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Dressed up as a neo-noir Western, this pandemic saga drips with the kind of biting, dark political humor hardly seen much since the heyday of screenwriter and novelist Terry Southern, author of Stanley Kubrick’s Dr. Strangelove.—
Damon Wise,
Deadline,
16 May 2025
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Inside the Church of La Compañía, Baroque altars drip with gold leaf, while the ceilings are carved with indigenous iconography layered beneath Christian motifs.—
Natalie Stoclet,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Cavaliers’ 3-point barrage The Indiana Pacers don’t give up 3s, and the Cleveland Cavaliers splash them in from everywhere.—
Fred Katz,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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In Lao culture, splashing friends and strangers with water symbolizes washing away the past year’s misfortunes and inviting good health, wealth and luck.—
Christopher Torres,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Apr. 2025
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My baby mutters and drool drips down his chin from his new molar.—
Jessica Slice,
Time,
9 May 2025
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Collectors drool over the wrist watch from the ‘60s.—
Richard Johnson,
New York Daily News,
6 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Inflation eased to a four-year low Your wallet may feel a tiny bit of ease.—
Rebecca Morin,
USA Today,
14 May 2025
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That promo bit was preceded by a series of surprise mini-concerts at other bars in Boston and Nashville, as well as a pop-in at Nashville’s Santa’s Pub with Noah Kahan for a short dual set and reconstruction the pop-up pub at the Coachella Festival.—
Gil Kaufman,
Billboard,
13 May 2025
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After dark, back at the port, Deste threw a free celebration: islanders and visitors danced to live bands on a stage as wine, beer, and ouzo flowed, and souvlaki sandwiches were handed out to all and sundry.—
Tony Perrottet,
Travel + Leisure,
13 May 2025
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Campers will need to either bring their own or treat the water in the river (when flowing).—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
13 May 2025
Verb
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Before washing, inspect the area for any cracks or damage and repair them as needed.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
15 May 2025
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Afterward, wash the cleanser off with lukewarm water and pat dry with a clean towel.4 Some people with sensitive skin find that cleansing with water in the morning is sufficient, and over-cleansing with products can irritate their skin.—
Sarah Bence,
Verywell Health,
15 May 2025
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Standing stoically amid the screaming, spitting, scrapping miners is a security robot.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
16 May 2025
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For ages 3-6—after which kids can typically rinse with water and spit out the paste—a slightly larger pea-sized dollop suffices.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
14 May 2025
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“Dribble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dribble. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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