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as in splash
a very small amount
money doled out in driblets to the workers
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Noun
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Atlas is also built to withstand harsh conditions, operating reliably in temperatures from -4°F to 104°F, and is waterproofed to protect it from splashes on factory floors.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026 -
The first round of the International Tennis Federation’s W35 tournament, played on a clay court in Nairobi, Kenya, wouldn’t normally make much of a splash in the tennis world, but millions of people have now seen what transpired over 37 excruciating minutes in the capital.—
Don Riddell,
CNN Money,
8 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Those bead-like leaves store water so this plant doesn't need frequent watering.—
Leanne Potts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Jan. 2026
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Once rolled, seal each bead with a coat of clear glaze or resin for a professional finish.—
Wendy Rose Gould,
Martha Stewart,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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My search proved fruitful, so below you’ll find my top picks, including an air fryer that saves counterspace, a set of six dishcloths for $24, and a chopping gadget that also slices, grates, and shreds.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
27 Dec. 2025
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Shred It For Packaging Turn used wrapping paper into pretty paper shreds for future gifts.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
25 Dec. 2025
Noun
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With just a pea-size glob of scat, biologists can genetically decode which individual whale produced the sample.—
Kelso Harper,
Scientific American,
16 Dec. 2025
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Peanut Butter Boppers Gone but not forgotten, these lunchbox-friendly snacks were essentially globs of peanut butter rolled into tubes and surrounded by candy.—
Keith Phipps,
Vulture,
27 Nov. 2025
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That’s when Niue’s glimmer of a tourist season, which coincides with winter in the Southern Hemisphere, springs into high gear.—
Terry Ward,
CNN Money,
6 Jan. 2026
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The good news, however, is that the agreement offers a glimmer of hope for users who want TikTok to stay for good.—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
27 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Move down the wall in a grid to catch any drips.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
31 Dec. 2025
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Advertisement Breadcrumbing This buzzy term describes the slow drip of attention that never quite develops into anything meaningful.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
26 Dec. 2025
Noun
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For balanced nutrition, combining both, like sprinkling almonds on oatmeal, offers the best of both worlds.—
Brianna Tobritzhofer,
Health,
7 Jan. 2026
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Be sure to finish the dish with a good sprinkling of powdered sugar.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
24 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Once the water droplets from the mister evaporate from plant leaves, that moisture is carried throughout the room.—
Peg Aloi,
The Spruce,
5 Jan. 2026
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Plus, water droplets on leaves can work as magnifying glasses, causing the leaves to burn.—
Michelle Mastro,
Martha Stewart,
4 Jan. 2026
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“Driblet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driblet. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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