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
Mark Carey, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Miles also dazzled the crowd with behind-the-back dribbles and no-look passes.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
His possession dribbles per touch have been down to start the season.
—Ricardo Sandoval, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 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
Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The point guard dribbles off the screen while the 5-man rolls hard to the basket and the 4-man lifts to the perimeter, removing the interior help on the roller.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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
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
Garnacho, Estevao and Neto mix up their dribbles, alternating carries outside opposition full-backs with cutting inside.
—Mark Carey, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Miles also dazzled the crowd with behind-the-back dribbles and no-look passes.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Feb. 2026
His possession dribbles per touch have been down to start the season.
—Ricardo Sandoval, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 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
Donyell Malen then dribbles into that space, dragging Porro and Kevin Danso with him, before feeding goalscorer Emiliano Buendia.
—Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2026
The point guard dribbles off the screen while the 5-man rolls hard to the basket and the 4-man lifts to the perimeter, removing the interior help on the roller.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 Dec. 2025
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
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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Tiny beads of blood had seeped out and dried into tiny specks.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Feb. 2026
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Also known as sunspots, solar lentigines, or liver spots, age spots are additional specks and bits of pigment caused by excessive sun exposure.—
Essence,
Essence,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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In this method, hot water flows over ground coffee held in a paper or reusable filter, which then drips into a carafe or mug below.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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The melter sits over a sewer line, idling while heating the snow to thirty-eight degrees, barely above freezing, and drips the water directly into a drain.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
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Effective medical alert devices must be in good working condition when a shower, rain, or accidental submersion splashes them.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
19 Jan. 2026
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Eddie then opens the paint can, splashes it onto the graffiti, and gets into an argument with the store security guard for making a mess in the parking lot.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Offered in different flavors, the Strawberry Granola Bites feature a burst of fruity goodness, while the Chocolate Chip Granola Bites combine bits of sweetness with a wholesome mix of oats.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
20 Feb. 2026
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The cookie crumble bits are perfect.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
20 Feb. 2026
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The rest flows from her marketability and brand partnerships.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
19 Feb. 2026
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Aaron Zettler-Mann, executive director of South Yuba River Citizens League, explained that flows on the lower Yuba River briefly fell following the rupture, stranding young salmon in the rocks along the shore.—
Chaewon Chung,
Sacbee.com,
18 Feb. 2026
Verb
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While one parent feeds them, the other washes their sheets.—
Michael Cuglietta,
The Orlando Sentinel,
8 Feb. 2026
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As laundry expert Bree Uebergang explains, the key variations in the two cycles mainly comes down to the amount of agitation involved as the machine washes your items.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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So, when Kevin Durant spits heat and alleges Jokic does not care about an exhibition game, are we suddenly supposed to be upset?—
Troy Renck,
Denver Post,
16 Feb. 2026
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Edward’s younger brother Robert (Lukas Gage) spends his days doing little but pining most inappropriately for the attentions of eldest sibling Jack (Jamie Bell), while the stunted, oversexed energy of lone sister Anna (Riley Keough) spits in all directions.—
Guy Lodge,
Variety,
14 Feb. 2026
Noun
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That, plus distinct green (herbs) and black (pepper) flecks, made this contender feel higher-end, inspiring us to declare Trader Joe’s the best ranch dressing overall.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
11 Feb. 2026
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As Dracula, Jones is giddy and joyous with flecks of depravity bursting through as the plot expands to include his ethereal bond with Harker’s fiancée, Mina Murray (also Bleu).—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Dribbles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dribbles. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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