1
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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2
as in splashing
to flow in a broken irregular stream
rainwater dribbling along the partially clogged gutter
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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
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as in trickling
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Recent Examples of dribbling
Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Dowman gave Arsenal a different dimension with his dribbling ability which led to the award of a penalty kick from which Gyokeres scored his second of the game.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The names are different, but familiar positioning within the system helps Chelsea’s progressive players find Estevao and Jamie Gittens with repetitive ease, giving them plenty of opportunity to display their dribbling ability out wide.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
The robots were seen dribbling and kicking the ball on Monday, ahead of the games.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2025
Adjective
Sporting was awarded the spot kick after a video review revealed Shapi Suleymanov had been fouled while dribbling in on goal.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
Dowman gave Arsenal a different dimension with his dribbling ability which led to the award of a penalty kick from which Gyokeres scored his second of the game.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 24 Aug. 2025
The names are different, but familiar positioning within the system helps Chelsea’s progressive players find Estevao and Jamie Gittens with repetitive ease, giving them plenty of opportunity to display their dribbling ability out wide.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2025
The robots were seen dribbling and kicking the ball on Monday, ahead of the games.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 5 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dribbling
Verb
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His friendships with musicians gave him direct access to the aesthetic of rock stars, from ripped denim to leather jackets dripping with attitude.—
Doug Melville,
Forbes.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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The first singles from Carey’s 16th album are dripping with braggadocio with her inimitable voice wafting like smoke.—
Matthew Schnipper,
Vulture,
9 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Kotb included other photos of the kids splashing in the water and sitting on the dock, as well as a selfie of all the kids with herself and Dreyer.—
Hannah Sacks,
People.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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The pictures also showed her playing in the back yard, splashing in a paddling pool, going running with her dad, and enjoying the sand on her paws at the beach.—
Alyce Collins,
MSNBC Newsweek,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Symptoms may begin within minutes, which include heavy drooling—especially in cats—and redness on the skin and in or around the mouth.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Aug. 2025
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On day eight of his partial paralysis, Nini finally stopped drooling and could now walk gingerly.—
Tao Lin,
Harpers Magazine,
20 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Breaking Bad actor Raymond Cruz was arrested Monday on suspicion of misdemeanor battery after allegedly spraying someone with a hose while washing his car in front of his home in Los Angeles.—
Lauren Huff,
Entertainment Weekly,
9 Sep. 2025
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And increasing floods linked to climate change are thought to be washing the creatures further and further afield.—
Wesley Bruer,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The Leagues Cup and MLS handed down sanctions following the Leagues Cup post-game brawl between Inter Miami and the Seattle Sounders, and the Luis Suarez spitting incident postgame.—
Andre Fernandez,
Miami Herald,
10 Sep. 2025
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While saliva is your best friend during a blow job, there’s a more ladylike way to perform without spitting.—
Ian Kumamoto,
Them.,
10 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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But relief has been scant in a country largely ignored by the world since the Taliban takeover in 2021, that is struggling to accommodate millions of Afghans expelled from neighbouring Iran and Pakistan, as well drought victims in its north.—
Mohammad Yunus Yawar,
USA Today,
5 Sep. 2025
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City departments must provide a plan for thousands of additional cars vying for the scant parking surrounding Broadway.—
Patricia Sharkey,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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That just happened to coincide with a deluge of rain, enough to flood streets in downtown Miami and Fort Lauderdale, swamp some cars and send manhole covers and drains bubbling up with excess rainwater.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
9 Sep. 2025
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Guests are invited to soak in natural pools, bubbling hot springs, and a lake that stretches as far as the eye can see.—
Mia Taylor,
Boston Herald,
7 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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All these people took advantage of the sheep population, but a remnant of the herd remained among the rocky crags of the San Andres, where grass is sparse and water rare.—
Tim Kelly,
Outdoor Life,
4 Sep. 2025
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Details surrounding the episode were initially sparse.—
Nathan Pilling,
Kansas City Star,
4 Sep. 2025
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“Dribbling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dribbling. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.
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