as in specks
a very small piece
news about the remote earthquake was coming in dribbles
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as in drips
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 splashes
to flow in a broken irregular stream
rainwater dribbling along the partially clogged gutter
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Recent Examples of dribbles
Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
His possession dribbles per touch have been down to start the season.
—Ricardo Sandoval, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
From behind-the-back dribbles to no-look passes, every fast break led by Miles has a chance to be cinema.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
Mazlish watched as his wife programmed her insulin pump to deliver both dribbles of basal insulin throughout the day and a large bolus with meals.
—Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Dan Mangan, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Gittens pounces on a stray pass to combine with Joao Pedro, who dribbles to the left before Igor Jesus brings him down.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball against Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics at Scotiabank Arena on February 25, 2025 in Toronto, Canada.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Noun
Taken 34 more throw-ins than anyone in the division, but his game is about so much more than that particular set piece; has produced the most dribbles by a defender, is great on defensive duels and loves randomly ambling forward at all angles to cause carnage in the opposition third.
—Tim Spiers, New York Times, 2 Jan. 2026
His possession dribbles per touch have been down to start the season.
—Ricardo Sandoval, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2025
From behind-the-back dribbles to no-look passes, every fast break led by Miles has a chance to be cinema.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Oct. 2025
Mazlish watched as his wife programmed her insulin pump to deliver both dribbles of basal insulin throughout the day and a large bolus with meals.
—Carrie Arnold, Scientific American, 14 Oct. 2025
Verb
Terry Rozier #2 of the Miami Heat dribbles the ball during the second half in a preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Kaseya Center on October 17, 2025 in Miami, Florida.
—Dan Mangan, CNBC, 24 Oct. 2025
Gittens pounces on a stray pass to combine with Joao Pedro, who dribbles to the left before Igor Jesus brings him down.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 19 Oct. 2025
Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball against Payton Pritchard #11 of the Boston Celtics at Scotiabank Arena on February 25, 2025 in Toronto, Canada.
—Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dribbles
Noun
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Microcalcifications appear as white specks and may indicate cancer in some cases.—
Lindsey Leake,
NBC news,
3 Jan. 2026
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There were also no visible specks of spices.—
Eddie Fontanez,
AZCentral.com,
12 Dec. 2025
Verb
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The lid distributes the heat evenly while collecting steam that drips back onto the turkey for a flavorful, juicy finish.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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Models hit the runway showcasing the luxury brand’s signature sinuous designs, including the Chandelier style which drips with crystals.—
Jaden Thompson,
Footwear News,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Then Oliver splashes his blameless girlfriend in the face, and the three men flee, chased by a group of enraged barflies.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
10 Nov. 2025
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Reed landed multiple Tsunami splashes on Reigns, who was stretchered out of the arena.—
Fernando Quiles Jr,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Beyond the gong, other bits of prop comedy give them cover to dive into more controversial topics.—
Julia Black,
Vanity Fair,
8 Jan. 2026
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The live show — featuring a famed blue-skinned, apparently bald and mostly silent trio — will feature classic Blue Man Group routines plus new bits that will be exclusive to the Orlando production.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Walk through the front door and the layout flows uninterrupted into multiple living areas highlighted by warm cherry wood accents, fine architectural details and an abundance of natural light.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Each actress nails the comedic timing – and the accented English that flows with the cadence of their mother tongues.—
Elizabeth B. Kim,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Another agreed, comparing them to their Spanx AirEssentials set, but saying this one washes better.—
Alyssa Grabinski,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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To start with a wedding, then wait ’til later to figure out the details of who washes the dishes and whether the toilet seat stays down, sounds backwards but is certainly better than hostage-taking and war without an achievable end.—
Graeme Wood,
The Atlantic,
26 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The day of the invasion had been thick with heat, the kind that made the air above the sidewalk kebab spits ripple with diesel smoke.—
Vidushi Mishti Sharma,
Rolling Stone,
24 Oct. 2025
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But the ocean spits her back out.—
Matthew Jacobs,
Vulture,
10 Oct. 2025
Noun
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López reportedly found flecks of gold while digging wild onions, sparking an early gold rush.—
Don Sweeney,
Sacbee.com,
26 Dec. 2025
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Shiny and dark evergreen foliage is held aloft on strong, arching stems mottled with purple flecks.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
21 Dec. 2025
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“Dribbles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dribbles. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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