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
Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
While Earth’s atmosphere is dripping wet, that moisture isn’t an infinite resource.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Check out the three-foot icicles dripping from the eaves and keep an eye out for the big boulder by the fire station on the right.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
Water stains can be caused by interior leaks, like a dripping pipe, or exterior leaks, like a hole in the wall that allows rain to seep into the home.
—Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 27 Jan. 2026
While Earth’s atmosphere is dripping wet, that moisture isn’t an infinite resource.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Jan. 2026
Verb
The mystery of the missing water The second claim in these videos is that the snow isn't melting because no water is dripping off the snowball.
—Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2026
Check out the three-foot icicles dripping from the eaves and keep an eye out for the big boulder by the fire station on the right.
—Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dripping
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Leading up its abrupt closure, The Brewer's Art owed nearly $150,000, court records show — a crippling mountain of debt for what local beer-makers say is a saturated, competitive market.—
Jane Godiner,
Baltimore Sun,
4 Feb. 2026
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As a boutique focused on scalable, distinctive tentpole drama, pairing top-tier talent with powerful and unique IP provides the crucial edge to cut through the noise of a saturated market, offering partners and viewers the reassurance of high-end quality.—
John Hopewell,
Variety,
27 Jan. 2026
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In Paris, Robbie slipped into a custom Chanel couture gown made of luxurious red velvet, with a corseted bodice, bustle, and flowing train—a piece that looks right off the set of the forthcoming film.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
3 Feb. 2026
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New forecasts show a disrupted — and potentially split — polar vortex could keep Arctic air flowing south well into March after a mid-February stratospheric warming event.—
Brandi D. Addison,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
3 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
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This may take 30-60 minutes for soaked beans, or 1-2 hours for unsoaked beans.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
30 Dec. 2025
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Emails were pouring in on the computer screen beside owner Robert Kraft.—
Chad Graff,
New York Times,
2 Feb. 2026
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Beck also explained that hyperscalers now account for nearly 80 percent of global data center demand and are pouring investment into infrastructure to support AI computing, noting that industry-wide capital expenditure on data centers is projected to reach around $7 trillion by 2030.—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
1 Feb. 2026
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So much so that the brand is trickling the approach to its product.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The transformation of the CEO role is trickling down to the workforce, necessitating a reimagining of career paths.—
Diane Brady,
Fortune,
19 Jan. 2026
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And also sprinkling in those moments of Keisha.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
25 Jan. 2026
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Or more like an Aromatisse sprinkling the scent of perfume around?—
Alejandra Gularte,
Vulture,
23 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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Just look at Serena Williams’ wet waves and Kerry Washington’s braids.—
Essence,
Essence,
26 Jan. 2026
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Hydroplaning is the term for when a vehicle begins sliding uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2026
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Moschino managed to secure the collaboration with the superstar rapper and multitalented creative, unveiling a two-piece capsule collection dropping Friday.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
6 Feb. 2026
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Brooklyn fell to the Orlando Magic 118-98 at Kia Center, dropping to 13-37 and extending its skid to three games.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
6 Feb. 2026
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“Dripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dripping. Accessed 10 Feb. 2026.
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