as in speck
a very small piece
news about the remote earthquake was coming in dribbles
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as in to drip
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 to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
rainwater dribbling along the partially clogged gutter
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Recent Examples of dribble
Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025
On the ensuing Mavericks' possession, Flagg drilled a three off the dribble.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Tony East, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever dribbles the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center on August 24, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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Noun
First, Kelvin Yeboah’s long dribble down the left flank was dangerous and forced an FC Dallas foul just outside the 18-yard box.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 5 July 2025
On the ensuing Mavericks' possession, Flagg drilled a three off the dribble.
—Bobby Krivitsky, Forbes.com, 13 July 2025
Verb
Now armed with momentum and space, Furphy dribbled behind his back around a defender, then threw down a strong dunk that sent the Pacers bench to their feet in celebration.
—Tony East, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Caitlin Clark #22 of the Indiana Fever dribbles the ball in the first quarter of the game against the Minnesota Lynx at Target Center on August 24, 2024 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dribble
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The recipe for bulldog gravy originated in Appalachian coal mining communities, rooted in kitchens where resourceful cooks knew how to wrest every speck of flavor from humble ingredients.—
Sheri Castle,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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His eyes gleamed, without a single speck of jealousy.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
29 July 2025
Verb
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After that, the Angels’ catcher had a brief, terse interaction with reporters, one dripping with frustration.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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Although eating peaches makes Conrad’s mouth itch, watching peach juice drip down Belly’s chin makes his heart itch.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The launch raised concerns among countries in the South Pacific, as the dummy warhead splashed down within the region's nuclear-free zone, according to a Newsweek map.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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In the first song, JJ wears goggles and pretends to be a fast fish, splashing around the tub.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
1 Aug. 2025
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Alice killing Jane gets its own paragraph: After awkwardly running like Taylor Swift in that treadmill commercial, Alice hops over Jane, grabs her by the throat, and feeds her to a drooling wolf.—
Wolfgang Ruth,
Vulture,
1 May 2025
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Symptoms may include excessive panting, glazed eyes, lethargy, drooling, vomiting, or confusion.—
Melissa Fleur Afshar,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
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Elvis Presley, Garth Brooks and Michael Jackson Looking specifically at solo male musicians, Elvis Presley owns this bit of history, and he may not be matched for a long time.—
Hugh McIntyre,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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Adding a little bit of playfulness and spontaneity into every conversation also makes space for laughter and even intimacy.—
Mark Travers,
CNBC,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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In short, STEGs are devices where one side is cold and the other hot, and electricity flows through semiconductors placed between them.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Aug. 2025
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The more people who visit the park, the more money flows into its leisure sector.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Pre-cut fruit and salads: These items are often washed in local water, which could be contaminated.—
Christopher Elliott,
USA Today,
20 Aug. 2025
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Her hair was freshly washed, with two curls hanging down her forehead.—
Nell Salzman,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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If that didn’t prevent the irritation, the protists used their cilia to spit water at the pipette.—
Claire L. Evans,
Quanta Magazine,
30 July 2025
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One moment there’s a dual-headed hydra spitting flame in the city river, next there’s an all-out jet ski race bathed in gunfire.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
30 July 2025
Cite this Entry
“Dribble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dribble. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.
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