DRIP Synonyms: 56 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

Definition of drip

as in bore

someone or something boring he's well-meaning, but kind of a drip

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as in bead

the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass the faucet leaked one drip after another no matter what I did to try to fix it

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drip

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verb

ˈdrip

as in to flow

to fall or let fall in or as if in drops water from the leaky roof was dripping all over the floor the cracked bottle dripped wine

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Recent Examples of drip

Noun

Tubman is all but indecipherable, roughly limned with white paint and covered by red, black, and yellow smudges and drips. — Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026 Reminiscent of an old-time diner, Rodriguez said there will be traditional drip coffee, which a server can easily refill. — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026

Verb

When roasting or broiling, use a rack so the fat can drip away. — Lindsey Desoto, HEALTH, 20 Aug. 2026 Nidhi’s neighbor Payal had a cocker spaniel named Lucy, who regularly dripped spots of blood onto the driveway. — Madhuri Vijay, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drip

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drip

Noun

CFMoto clearly doesn’t like to play by the conventional rules, and its latest offering takes a direct shot at big-bore ADVs at a fraction of the price.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2026
The bore heading eastbound into Chinatown will close for about seven months, with one lane of traffic open in each direction in the other bore.

— Sooji Nam, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of bore

Noun

The first, inspired by vintage luxury, is a mottled gold frame with bead wood.

— Katie Schultz, Architectural Digest, 25 Aug. 2026
Decked out in regalia featuring feathers, jingles, beads and colorful fabrics, these dancers from across Californian and North American tribal communities did prayer ceremonies in the Shingle Springs Rancheria’s open-air dance circle.

— Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 23 Aug. 2026

Definition of bead

Verb

Her looks are characterized by a natural, relaxed elegance, featuring flowing dresses, lightweight fabrics, and details reminiscent of 1970s fashion.

— Laura Tortora, Glamour, 22 Aug. 2026
Up in the directors’ box, sporting director Andrea Berta wore an inscrutable expression as the game flowed.

— Amy Lawrence, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of flow

Noun

Livestream cameras at Alaska’s Katmai National Park recently spotted the distinctive brown bear cub (Ursus arctos) sitting in the grass (and giving a little yawn), according to Popular Science.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026
The results are only so-so as Tony Stark tussles with PTSD, criminally underused antagonist Mandarin (Ben Kingsley) and yawn-worthy villain Aldrich Killian (Guy Pearce).

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of yawn

Verb

Tributes to Panettiere pour in from past colleagues, including Viola Davis, Kim Cattrall and Rosie O’Donnell — along with many others.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Griffin has poured tens of millions of dollars into GOP congressional and Senate races over the years.

— Lorraine Ali, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of pour

Noun

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
Instead of being rolled, the enchiladas are stacked with slivers of tortilla, then topped with the familiar glob of cheese.

— Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 June 2026