as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
dripping shoes left on the porch to dry
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as in flowing
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 dripping
Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
And around nearly every corner, there’s food worth traveling for, from bubbling deep-dish pizza to dripping Italian beef sandwiches.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
The urgency has been dripping off Hyland’s skinny frame all season in Minnesota.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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Adjective
In another, two women on a couch, exhausted, sit next to a third person, whose waist has been abolished with a slash of dripping gray paint.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 23 Feb. 2026
And around nearly every corner, there’s food worth traveling for, from bubbling deep-dish pizza to dripping Italian beef sandwiches.
—Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 23 Feb. 2026
Verb
Leaky roofs are dripping into classrooms.
—Theo Peck-Suzuki, Hartford Courant, 5 Mar. 2026
The urgency has been dripping off Hyland’s skinny frame all season in Minnesota.
—Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 3 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dripping
Adjective
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Bubble teas may also contain tea extract powder and non-dairy creamers, which could add saturated fat.—
Sarah Garone,
Health,
9 Mar. 2026
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Use avocados as a non-dairy substitute or replacement for saturated fats found in animal products and oils.—
Anna Giorgi,
Verywell Health,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Its decades-long monitoring in the bay documented seagrass loss that helped restart flagging efforts to stop pollution flowing from stormwater and leaky septic tanks in 2019.—
Jenny Staletovich,
Miami Herald,
10 Mar. 2026
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And this week, being in a place baked in good vibes, should keep the adrenaline flowing.—
Douglas Robson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Prepare homemade tiger nut milk (horchata) by blending soaked tiger nuts with water.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
23 Feb. 2026
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These pre-soaked pads pair pore-clearing salicylic acid with a gentle dose of texture-refining retinol, while cica and green tea ceramide from Korea’s mineral-rich Jeju Island soothe and calm skin.—
Sarah Han,
Allure,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Daniel Yergin, one of the world’s foremost energy experts, notes how China has become resilient in a different way, by pouring oil into storage for a rainy day.—
Alaa Shahine Salha,
semafor.com,
11 Mar. 2026
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Generous Jupiter is moving forward once more in your 9th House of Travel, pouring inspiration into your cosmic cup.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
10 Mar. 2026
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With the nation still reeling, details about victims are trickling out and the world is gradually getting a clearer picture of the violence used to suppress the nationwide demonstrations.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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Quite frankly, the sensation of moisture pouring from my underarms and trickling down my torso has given me the heebie-jeebies one too many times.—
Sarah Kinonen,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The recipe also suggests sprinkling some fresh thyme leaves on top of your Bacon Jam before serving for a hint of herby freshness—and to look pretty—but that’s optional.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 Mar. 2026
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Position the seeds about 2 to 3 inches apart, or speed up planting by blending the carrot seeds with fine sand or potting mix and sprinkling the mixture lightly and evenly along a planting row.—
Lauren Landers,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The Grammy-winning musician and actor wasn't the only celeb to make a statement at Chanel; Margot Robbie showed up with a wavy, wet-look bob and bangs that was a major departure from her more romantic Wuthering Heights styles.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
9 Mar. 2026
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Ada got up very early, before anyone else was awake, and found her mother’s coat, stiff and wet, hanging over the edge of the bath.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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And the Lancers found their shooting touch, hitting 9-of-13 from the field, including dropping three 3s to take a 32-21 halftime lead.—
Don Norcross,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
6 Mar. 2026
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Traffic through the critical waterway has since ground to a near halt, with vessels being attacked and insurers dropping maritime coverage.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Dripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dripping. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.
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