driblet

noun

ˈdrib-lət How to pronounce driblet (audio)
Definition of dribletnext
1
as in splash
a very small amount money doled out in driblets to the workers

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2
as in bead
the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass rain leaked through the roof in solitary driblets here and there

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for driblet
  1. splash
  2. bead
  3. shred
  4. glob
  5. glimmer
  6. drip
  7. sprinkling
  8. droplet
Noun
  • Coastal flood alerts remain up through Sunday evening for splash-over and minor to moderate coastal flooding during high tides on Sunday.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Wash it all down with a couple of Wet Martinis, one of the prepared vermouths that packs a punch thanks to the sharp splash of orange bitters.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of splash
Noun
  • The textural top was artfully contrasted by the skirt of the look, which included a bevy of bead work with tassels to boot.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026
  • In the ones that lead to the main living space, walls with Wright’s signature bead and board paneling flank the steps, with a gap between the walls and the ceiling.
    — Katherine McLaughlin, Architectural Digest, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of bead
Noun
  • The congress has repeatedly amended the constitution to concentrate power in Ortega’s hands and eliminate any shred of democratic independence and dissent.
    — Sergio R. Bustos, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
  • On the greatest night of his greatest coaching feat, Sarkisian acted without grace or a shred of tact.
    — Candace Buckner, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of shred
Noun
  • But globs of liquid mercury worked just fine to show the melting shards coming together, even though its toxicity meant the special effects crew had to wear protective gear over the two-day shoot.
    — ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Throughout the week, nightstands tend to collect books, cups, charging cords, and the occasional water ring and glob of lotion residue, too.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 16 June 2026
Definition of glob
Noun
  • These sensual glimmers are no match for the antagonistic sociality of straight male relationships, which, in this novel, quickly convert sympathy or desire into rivalry and aggression.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Smatterings of dull hardware added a hint of glimmer to Anna Sui’s dark denim.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of glimmer
Noun
  • Convenience helped define the American coffee routine, from instant coffee to the automatic drip machines that became fixtures in American kitchens.
    — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Peet’s Coffee For National Coffee Day, Peet’s Coffee is offering 25¢ medium drip coffees within its stores.
    — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of drip
Noun
  • Some versions are sold as wedges, while others are finely grated and packaged for easy sprinkling over spaghetti or casseroles.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Danny Boyle adopts a similar strategy with this snazzy screen adaptation, shot through with kinetic energy, convulsive editing and a liberal sprinkling of post-punk, electro-pop and indie rock that thumbs its nose at period accuracy.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of sprinkling
Noun
  • Like water particles condense around the dust on Earth, droplets of sulfuric acid condense on the surface of the meteorite particles left hovering over Venus.
    — Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026
  • But atmospheric water droplets hitting at supersonic speeds can strike with bullet-like force and damage the metal.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of droplet
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“Driblet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driblet. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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