Synonyms of dribbling

dribbling 1 of 2

adjective

as in trickling

Related Words

• trickling
• scant
• sparse
• scanty
• meager
• lacking
• inadequate
• poor
• incomplete
• insufficient
• spare
• stingy
• wanting
• mere
• scarce
• minimal
• unsatisfactory
• deficient
• bare

Dissimilar Words

• copious
• lavish
• profuse
• riotous
• ample
• liberal
• abundant
• gushing
• plentiful
• bountiful
• bounteous
• plenteous
• galore
• extravagant
• abounding
• luxuriant

dribbling

2 of 2

verb

present participle of dribble

1

as in dripping

to fall or let fall in or as if in drops

water dribbling over the lip of the fountain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dripping
• flowing
• pouring
• trickling
• dropping
• sprinkling
• distilling
• rolling
• streaming
• rippling
• running
• bleeding
• weeping
• seeping
• oozing
• drizzling
• discharging
• cascading
• riffling
• exuding
• guttering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gushing
• spouting
• spurting

2

as in splashing

to flow in a broken irregular stream

rainwater dribbling along the partially clogged gutter

Synonyms & Similar Words

• splashing
• washing
• dripping
• bubbling
• trickling
• rippling
• gurgling
• swirling
• lapping
• plashing
• rushing
• swishing
• guggling
• eddying
• purling
• squirting
• dropping
• spurting
• swooshing
• gushing
• spewing
• spouting
• swashing
• jetting
• whishing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rolling
• pouring
• running
• streaming

3

as in drooling

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

• drooling
• spitting
• salivating
• slobbering
• slavering
• watering
• foaming
• driveling
• frothing
• sputtering
• expectorating
• spluttering

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of dribbling

Adjective

In a recent lab demonstration done by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), the compact humanoid moved with surprising fluidity—dribbling, passing, and sinking shots after practising thousands of simulated drills. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 Nov. 2025

Verb

The map below shows these were not just confined to his own half, with his dribbling regularly carrying Lille into dangerous attacking areas. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Until the 85th minute, when Messi, off a short corner kick, attracted three defenders while dribbling in. — Sean Gregory, Time, 15 July 2026

Norway finally managed to apply some pressure in the attacking third, leading to a loose ball dribbling in the box. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 12 July 2026

Now with Antetokounmpo as a teammate after the Heat’s trade with the Milwaukee Bucks, Mitchell is dribbling off to Greece in a week. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026

The Manchester United player ran a quick give-and-go with Nicolas Pépé, taking the short return pass and then dribbling through the Norwegian defense. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

Doué’s ability to progress with the ball through defensive pressure, either by dribbling past defenders or by linking up with teammates, is a valuable attacking asset for his national team. — Tushaar Kuthiala, Encyclopedia Britannica, 22 June 2026

Since then, Wilson has been working out in Los Angeles, focusing on basics like shooting and dribbling ahead of the NBA Draft. — Adam Zagoria, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026

Constitutive skills are those implemented during open play and include dribbling, passing and shooting the ball, and opening up spaces. — Cesar R. Torres, The Conversation, 17 June 2026