as in flows
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
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drips
Noun
-
There might be something undeniably satisfying about working up a sweat, watching the droplets roll down your skin and leaving you with a red-faced glow.—
Julianna Bragg,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2025 -
While white adipose tissue has one large fatty droplet, brown tissue has many tiny droplets, and lots of mitochondria.—
Bethany Brookshire,
Scientific American,
27 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
Standout pours included Château La Branne, Château D’Arsac, Château Le Crock, Château Paveil de Luze, Château Mongravey, and Château du Taillan.—
Mike DeSimone and Jeff Jenssen,
Robb Report,
9 Mar. 2025
-
At Seattle's Paper Fan, a BA Best New Bar 2024 pick, a bartender pours a mixed drink into a glass.—
Joey Skladany,
Bon Appétit,
6 Mar. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Drips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drips. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share