driblets

plural of driblet
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as in beads
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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Noun
  • Many of the paintings include a portrait of a Pullman porter or a maid surrounded by splashes of color and fragments of archival documents — newspaper clippings, timesheets, employee records.
    Nina Metz, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2026
  • Get into the habit of cleaning up splashes and spilled liquids promptly to prevent them from absorbing into the surface, and avoid drenching the floor with excessive amounts of water when cleaning.
    Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • Along with debuting new styles, Ancient Greek Sandals also added beads to some of its bestselling sandals.
    Lauren Fisher, Footwear News, 22 June 2026
  • At the Sankofa Healing Studio booth, children created calming jars filled with beads and glitter while making bracelets with family members and friends.
    Eva Andersen, CBS News, 21 June 2026
Noun
  • My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Noun
  • The stones are arranged in an irregular composition intended to evoke falling droplets of water.
    Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 23 June 2026
  • The most seductive is a spectacular piece called the Untamed, which physically embodies the jeweler’s sensibilities in an 18-karat-white-gold strand of ivy with diamond leaves interspersed with tiny rock-crystal dew droplets.
    Jill Newman, Robb Report, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • Flash frames, scratches and specks of dust pop up randomly on the screen.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026
  • This looks like tiny black or reddish-brown specks that resemble coffee grounds.
    Emily Hayes, Martha Stewart, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Place a towel or drop cloth on the floor underneath the skylight to catch drips and debris.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
  • For shoppers comparing options, the cheaper menu items at the same studios include standard IV drips and Restore’s $79 NAD+ bundle.
    Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 17 June 2026
Noun
  • This cool pearl blonde glimmers against a buttery backdrop for a sparkling champagne effect.
    Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 13 June 2026
  • Still, there are some glimmers of hope.
    Jonathan Lambert, NPR, 13 June 2026
Noun
  • Retailers face challenges from SNAP cuts and consumer fatigue, needing to demonstrate value as price drops will be delayed for months.
    Phil Lempert, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
  • Mix a few drops of mild dish soap into a bucket of warm water.
    Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 18 June 2026
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“Driblets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driblets. Accessed 25 Jun. 2026.

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