as in trickling
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as in dripping
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 splashing
to flow in a broken irregular stream
rainwater dribbling along the partially clogged gutter
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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
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Recent Examples of dribbling
Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
So while his parents were on the ice coaching, Malinin spent his free time dribbling around the rink.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
And for each ex-soccer star on the bite-sized pitch is a ghost of her former self, out-running, out-dribbling, out-playing each and every player on the field.
—Grace Perry, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
Diego Cuin, originally from Guatemala, started by dribbling the ball by himself.
—Mathew Miranda
december 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Other pictures included Jack dribbling as Brady and Towns watched.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
He is described as a gigantic, ogre-like man who reeks of urine and is usually dribbling saliva from his overhanging bottom lip.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
The two became fixtures on Carmel Valley fields, the boy dribbling around cones – and, at times, a dog – as his dad worked with him.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Dudinha opened the scoring for San Diego, dribbling through the Current defense before blazing a shot through the legs of her Brazilian compatriot, Lorena.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2025
Verb
His speed, dribbling and passing ability make the Galaxy go, opening up space for opportunity for his teammates.
—Los Angeles Times, 6 Jan. 2026
So while his parents were on the ice coaching, Malinin spent his free time dribbling around the rink.
—Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026
And for each ex-soccer star on the bite-sized pitch is a ghost of her former self, out-running, out-dribbling, out-playing each and every player on the field.
—Grace Perry, Outside, 1 Jan. 2026
Diego Cuin, originally from Guatemala, started by dribbling the ball by himself.
—Mathew Miranda
december 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Dec. 2025
Other pictures included Jack dribbling as Brady and Towns watched.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 27 Nov. 2025
He is described as a gigantic, ogre-like man who reeks of urine and is usually dribbling saliva from his overhanging bottom lip.
—Literary Hub, 19 Nov. 2025
The two became fixtures on Carmel Valley fields, the boy dribbling around cones – and, at times, a dog – as his dad worked with him.
—Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 11 Nov. 2025
Dudinha opened the scoring for San Diego, dribbling through the Current defense before blazing a shot through the legs of her Brazilian compatriot, Lorena.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dribbling
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Jessica Chastain wore a custom Cucinelli gown dripping in diamond accents and talked shop with DuVernay.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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However things turn out next month, Bowe’s 38th birthday will coincide with another passage in her life, one dripping with anticipation and, perhaps, a dose of poignancy.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Powdery mildews produce spores in spring that move to susceptible host tissue by insect or human activity, wind, or splashing raindrops.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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Heidi Klum continued her barely-there swimwear streak on Tuesday, splashing in the waves while wearing a micro string bikini set.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
31 Dec. 2025
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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, CWD can take months to years for symptoms to appear, which could include drastic weight loss, stumbling or lack of coordination, drooling and listlessness.—
Caroline Neal,
Louisville Courier Journal,
30 Oct. 2025
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Naturally, the post attracted over 16,000 comments of women drooling over him.—
Essence,
Essence,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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The going was tough with a scant blood trail and no snow on the ground.—
Bob McNally,
Outdoor Life,
8 Jan. 2026
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The age of white-washed, super scant, and industrial spaces are behind us.—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
8 Jan. 2026
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The checklist for cleaning the kitchen was probably just washing dirty dishes, wiping down countertops, and mopping the floors.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Maintain good foot hygiene by washing feet at least daily.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
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According to the North Miami Police Department, 27-year-old Macksouel Desir was standing outside the residence on NW 7th Avenue early Christmas morning and was spitting on the floor when the victim approached him and told him to stop.—
Steven Yablonski,
CBS News,
29 Dec. 2025
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Chalamet and EsDeeKid linked up for a visual, which finds the duo heading from the kitchen to under the stars of a Rolls-Royce Wraith’s backseat, spitting rhymes.—
Michael Saponara,
Billboard,
19 Dec. 2025
Adjective
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Even though the snow in the Rockies is sparse, Colorado ski-makers are still gearing up to sell the latest and greatest.—
Max Scheinblum,
Denver Post,
9 Jan. 2026
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In a landscape where authenticity has become increasingly sparse, the rapper is proof that sometimes the best way to engage an audience is by simply being yourself.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
8 Jan. 2026
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The underlying tension was bubbling up to the surface.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Remove the foil and continue to bake until the lasagna is tender all the way through when pierced with a knife, the cheese is bubbling and the top is golden brown, about 15 minutes more.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
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“Dribbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dribbling. Accessed 11 Jan. 2026.
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