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
Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Mama Brown as dripping in jewelry.
—Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The artist made the Rhine flow into Kunstmuseen Krefeld through a filtration system, ultimately dripping clean water into a basin filled with fish whose thriving proved its healthfulness.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 May 2026
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Adjective
Vezzoli’s bead- and sequin-dripping logo appears on the cover of the fashion tome, which was lensed, alongside the main fashion editorial, by Paolo Roversi, the Italian photographer who was recently celebrated with a solo Gallery space in his hometown of Ravenna.
—Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
Mama Brown as dripping in jewelry.
—Sabrina Reed, Forbes.com, 18 May 2026
Verb
Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model Hilary Duff delivered disco-era glamour in a shimmering silver sleeveless gown dripping in reflective sequins.
—Stephanie Giang-Paunon, FOXNews.com, 26 May 2026
The artist made the Rhine flow into Kunstmuseen Krefeld through a filtration system, ultimately dripping clean water into a basin filled with fish whose thriving proved its healthfulness.
—Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dripping
Adjective
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While Alphabet’s deal was absorbed smoothly by the market, Cramer worries the market could eventually become saturated if too many companies attempt to tap shareholders at the same time.—
Alexa LoMonaco,
CNBC,
3 June 2026
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Velvet and saturated darks add a serious tone to Western denim.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
2 June 2026
Verb
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The money keeps flowing into AI infrastructure, which will support the earnings of companies like Dell, HPE, and the chipmakers.—
Zev Fima,
CNBC,
2 June 2026
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But details aren’t exactly flowing yet.—
Michael Deeds,
Idaho Statesman,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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People who have trouble swallowing or who have scarring, inflammation, or narrowing of the esophagus (stricture) should not eat dry chia seeds and should talk with a healthcare provider before eating even soaked chia seeds.—
Amber J. Tresca,
Verywell Health,
16 May 2026
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Each pre-soaked pad is infused with Korean skin care actives that support elasticity, hydration, and an even-looking complexion, alongside a moisturizing cream powered by NAD+ and multilayer hyaluronic acid for firmer, more radiant-looking skin.—
Tory Johnson,
ABC News,
24 Apr. 2026
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The work’s whistling sounds are activated by pouring liquid into a spout and swirling it around to create changes in atmospheric pressure within.—
Andy Battaglia,
ARTnews.com,
2 June 2026
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In March, the pair took part in a beer-pouring contest during a visit to London’s Southwark Brewery, as later shown on Instagram.—
Mathilde Engelmann,
Vanity Fair,
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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And refusing to keep any kind of part-time income trickling in only further complicates the situation.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
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Leaving wet grass clippings on your lawn or sprinkling them over garden beds can create a breeding ground for fungal diseases and block airflow, creating a layer of humidity, says Handley.—
Alexandra Kelly,
Martha Stewart,
22 May 2026
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And Crawford has been sprinkling in a secret catchphrase no one has caught on to yet.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
18 May 2026
Adjective
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
KANSAS CITY STAR WEATHER BOT,
Kansas City Star,
1 June 2026
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Hydroplaning happens when a vehicle starts sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
1 June 2026
Verb
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His perfect parade was broken up by an error in the fourth inning when miscommunication between Andy Pages and Kyle Tucker led to Trea Turner’s fly ball glancing off Tucker’s glove and dropping to the warning track uncaught.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
30 May 2026
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As vehicles drive by on a nearby road, he can be seen dropping to the ground.—
Tim Stelloh,
NBC news,
30 May 2026
Cite this Entry
“Dripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dripping. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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