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

Wembanyama got his first points off the night after stonewalling Sacramento center Domantas Sabonis at one end, dribbling the length of the court off the rebound, then tossing the ball off the backboard to himself for a dunk. — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 16 Oct. 2026

Then Clark put on a dribbling clinic, made nifty pass after nifty pass and became both a harassing presence on defense and the Fever's emotional leader during a 20-6 second-quarter run. — ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Cardoso’s dribbling abilities gave the Tigers fits all nights. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 24 Sep. 2026

His movement, dribbling ability and raw talent definitely stuck in my memory. — Amitai Winehouse, New York Times, 9 Sep. 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