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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
Phil Hay, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Always‑on drip campaigns, sharing insights, culture and growth paths keep interest warm so critical talent is engaged when the moment to hire arrives.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Elsewhere, the project is dripping with craft.
—Tc Sottek, The Verge, 27 May 2026
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Noun
In drip-drip style, decision after decision seeped out yesterday.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 22 May 2026
Always‑on drip campaigns, sharing insights, culture and growth paths keep interest warm so critical talent is engaged when the moment to hire arrives.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 20 May 2026
Verb
To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes.
—David Goldman, CNN Money, 27 May 2026
Elsewhere, the project is dripping with craft.
—Tc Sottek, The Verge, 27 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drip
Noun
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But Lerner & Loewe bore twin messages with this show, one being about the power of sacrifice and the other being a pure testament to true love.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
27 May 2026
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In addition to the incorrect name and state, the apology poster’s profile photo bore no resemblance to Crosby’s actual ex-husband.—
James Lasdun,
New Yorker,
26 May 2026
Noun
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The wardrobe malfunction left Teigen laughing — and left a few beads on the ground, too.—
Brendan Le,
PEOPLE,
26 May 2026
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Colorful beads are this summer’s go-to material.—
Frances Solá-Santiago,
InStyle,
24 May 2026
Verb
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California air regulators approved a sweeping update of the state’s cap-and-invest program, tightening the pollution cap while reshaping how billions in climate dollars flow through communities and industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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As those creative juices start flowing, the superstar comedian realizes her illness might be fertile ground for a new special.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 May 2026
Noun
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Markets, for the most part, greeted them with a yawn.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
4 May 2026
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Dogs may lick their lips, yawn, stiffen or turn away.—
Cathy M. Rosenthal,
San Antonio Express-News,
19 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Beside her, the dog shakes itself, droplets flying from it, then fixes her with an appraising gaze.—
Maggie O’Farrell,
Literary Hub,
2 June 2026
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In fact, the research team found that bacteria floating in tiny fog droplets are alive, growing and breaking down pollutants in the air.—
Doyle Rice,
USA Today,
31 May 2026
Verb
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House drinks run $10, the Negroni and Manhattan poured straight from the decanter.—
Winston Ross,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2026
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Police said a second unidentified person appeared to hit two of the robots and pour a beer over one of them.—
Jason Green,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
Noun
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Bathroom sink drains can become clogged from hair, globs of toothpaste, and soapy residue.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
30 May 2026
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Bieber’s face artfully dotted with globs of lotion.—
Lucy Feldman,
Time,
6 May 2026
Verb
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The hate mail started to trickle in, mostly addressed to Cabey’s mother.—
Kevin Lozano,
Harpers Magazine,
2 June 2026
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However, right around the same time the conflict in the Middle East began, tax refunds started trickling in.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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“Drip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drip. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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