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
José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026
The soil will ideally be like a wrung-out sponge, not dripping or soggy.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Always place the package on a plate or inside a container—raw meat dripping onto produce or leftovers is one of the most common sources of cross-contamination in the home kitchen.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
There might be some dripping paint.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026
The soil will ideally be like a wrung-out sponge, not dripping or soggy.
—Erica Browne Grivas, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 May 2026
Verb
Queso dripping all over the meat and other toppings is so much more fun.
—Aly Walansky, Southern Living, 24 Apr. 2026
Always place the package on a plate or inside a container—raw meat dripping onto produce or leftovers is one of the most common sources of cross-contamination in the home kitchen.
—Anne Wolf, Martha Stewart, 19 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dripping
Adjective
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Dark Prints and Colors Porches have long defaulted to light palettes and natural finishes, but Eric Ross of Eric Ross Interiors is fielding more requests for saturated colors and bold prints—the kind of palette that usually stays indoors.—
Rachel Silva,
Martha Stewart,
6 May 2026
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Excessive screen time in the evening has been linked with lower sleep quality, while diets heavy in sugars and saturated fats can also make falling asleep more difficult and the experience less restorative.—
Tristan Bove,
Fortune,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Customers should expect an ROI within 12 months or less after implementing the Locus Array depending on the speed of deployment and the types of SKUs flowing through the system, Peterson said.—
Glenn Taylor,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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Hosting a dinner party is infinitely more enjoyable with a partner in crime to help curate the playlist and the guest list, keep the conversation and the drinks flowing, and take a load off the planning.—
Kate McGregor,
Architectural Digest,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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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 most soaked area of the region during the storm was the Central Coast, where about 3½ inches of rain fell at Scotts Creek and Ben Lomond in the Santa Cruz Mountains beginning Monday, the weather service said.—
Rick Hurd,
Mercury News,
22 Apr. 2026
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The hushed buzz of clinking Champagne glasses or afternoon tea pots pouring steaming cups comes from the adjacent lobby lounge.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Remove the ribs from the oven and lay them in a new dish or pan (or clean the first one), pouring the juices into a small saucepan.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
11 May 2026
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So if Sundance sales trickling in months after the fact are any indication, Cannes titles could similarly take time to close.—
Brian Welk,
IndieWire,
8 May 2026
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Results are expected to begin trickling in on Friday but the final count will most likely not be confirmed until Saturday.—
Timothy Nerozzi,
The Washington Examiner,
7 May 2026
Verb
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For casseroles, cover tightly with foil and return to the oven until the rice is tender, sprinkling with a splash of water or broth if the casserole seems dry.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
7 May 2026
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Planting a clover lawn is as easy as sprinkling topsoil over an even distribution of seeds, followed by watering.—
Lee Wallender,
The Spruce,
30 Apr. 2026
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Then, wet mop or steam mop the floors to remove any stains or marks.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
11 May 2026
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Maintain a safe distance from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
11 May 2026
Verb
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In that incident, Burke approached an officer, pulled a stick from a garbage can and held it at his side for about three seconds before dropping it, police said.—
Rocco Parascandola,
New York Daily News,
8 May 2026
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After dropping during the Covid pandemic, the share of people working more than one job has increased over the past few years, government data shows.—
Stephanie Dhue,
CNBC,
8 May 2026
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“Dripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dripping. Accessed 14 May. 2026.
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