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

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 There’s not enough research to support the idea that NAD+ IV drips can infuse the coenzyme into the human body at a cellular level, Paulvin told CNBC Make It last March. — Renée Onque, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026

Verb

However, water that drips from your toothbrush can turn the inside of your toothbrush holder into the perfect environment for mold. — Katelyn Squiers, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026 Hibachi cooking involves direct grilling over an open flame or coals, letting fats drip down. — Susan Stapleton, Des Moines Register, 16 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for drip

Recent Examples of Synonyms for drip

Noun

Snow recently did an in-depth shoot-out of quarter-bore cartridges, new and old.

— John B. Snow, Outdoor Life, 24 Sep. 2026
Virtually all those trips involved hassle that was a bore to write about and just as boring to read.

— Paul Theroux, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of bore

Noun

The beads expand to be larger than permitted by safety standards set for toys with water beads.

— Eva Flowe October 6, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026
The reception called for a less expansive train for easy movement on the dance floor, so Lauren changed into a corseted Wiederhoeft dress with glass beads, matching gloves, and a necklace from her mother.

— Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of bead

Noun

The reward challenge is an obstacle course (yawn), and the Yellow Tribe wins.

— Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 1 Oct. 2026
Right now, this work may induce yawns, but as long-term exploration efforts of the moon and other bodies become both more serious and more varied, the complexity of mapping these worlds may increase.

— Meghan Bartels, Space.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of yawn

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

Verb

As soon as the first few teaspoons of coffee drip out, pour them into a small stainless steel bell creamer (or small metal bowl) and add the sugar.

— ABC News, ABC News, 7 Oct. 2026
That said, Gunn tried to pour cold water on the widespread theory that Adria Arjona will play Wonder Woman in the Superman sequel.

— James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of pour

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

Verb

Those cutbacks trickle down to the fishermen and result in a lack of fishing opportunities, Sackton said.

— Patrick Whittle, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2026
Word of Kreiz’s joining Paramount trickled out earlier in the day, but Ellison had already decided to wait until after market close to announce it.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of trickle

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