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
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Recent Examples of drips
Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Those bright white tees seem to be absolute stain magnets attracting coffee drips, spaghetti sauce spots, and salad dressing splashes.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Hydration clinics, combined with the growing number of med spas offering intravenous vitamin drips, skin care and cosmetic procedures, have ballooned into a $15 billion wellness industry in recent years, according to the American Med Spa Association.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
Brushed with a maltose syrup glaze, the ducks roast in a custom oven over a water bath, where fat drips into water instead of flames, keeping the meat moist and the smoke clean.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Put foil or a baking sheet underneath to catch drips.
—Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
Adriana, Guerdy, Larsa, and Stephanie visit Marysol’s, where they’re given free pajamas, IV drips, jewelry, and a variety of other gifts.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Sprinkle the oat mixture on top of the berries, transfer the baking pan to a rimmed sheet pan (to corral any potential drips), then bake at 350°F for 1 hour or so, or until the filling is bubbly and thick and the topping is evenly golden brown.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
The array of ferocious brushstrokes, scratches, and painterly drips amplify the complex dialogue, inviting the viewer’s interpretation.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Models hit the runway showcasing the luxury brand’s signature sinuous designs, including the Chandelier style which drips with crystals.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Kristen Scott Thomas, an actress who drips contempt with the acidity of a xenomorph’s blood, doesn’t want to waste time on Roddy’s romantic delusion.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
That information drips out in the regular media but is almost nonexistent on social media.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
After soaking, excess water drips out of the drainage holes.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Brown removes his hooded sweatshirt and walks to another end of the train car as blood drips onto the floor behind him.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
The hustle and bustle of traffic and pedestrians leaks into its auditorium, and rain drips down through the collapsing roof to the seats below.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Pour-over coffee maker Pour-over coffee makers, usually cones that sit atop cups or carafes à la Chemex, utilize a precise pouring technique (ideally from a gooseneck kettle) that blooms the grounds and extracts the best flavors as the coffee drips into the vessel below.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Noun
In a video of the incident, Tricia lets out a loud scream and winces as the champagne drips from her hair, into her eyes and onto her face.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
Those bright white tees seem to be absolute stain magnets attracting coffee drips, spaghetti sauce spots, and salad dressing splashes.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 13 Oct. 2025
Hydration clinics, combined with the growing number of med spas offering intravenous vitamin drips, skin care and cosmetic procedures, have ballooned into a $15 billion wellness industry in recent years, according to the American Med Spa Association.
—Erika Edwards, NBC news, 6 Oct. 2025
Brushed with a maltose syrup glaze, the ducks roast in a custom oven over a water bath, where fat drips into water instead of flames, keeping the meat moist and the smoke clean.
—Mackensy Lunsford, Nashville Tennessean, 2 Oct. 2025
Put foil or a baking sheet underneath to catch drips.
—Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2025
Adriana, Guerdy, Larsa, and Stephanie visit Marysol’s, where they’re given free pajamas, IV drips, jewelry, and a variety of other gifts.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 26 Sep. 2025
Sprinkle the oat mixture on top of the berries, transfer the baking pan to a rimmed sheet pan (to corral any potential drips), then bake at 350°F for 1 hour or so, or until the filling is bubbly and thick and the topping is evenly golden brown.
—Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Sep. 2025
The array of ferocious brushstrokes, scratches, and painterly drips amplify the complex dialogue, inviting the viewer’s interpretation.
—Natasha Gural, Forbes.com, 13 Sep. 2025
Verb
Speaking of dressing up, the bag drips with style and will elevate any outfit in your wardrobe.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 17 Oct. 2025
Models hit the runway showcasing the luxury brand’s signature sinuous designs, including the Chandelier style which drips with crystals.
—Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 15 Oct. 2025
Kristen Scott Thomas, an actress who drips contempt with the acidity of a xenomorph’s blood, doesn’t want to waste time on Roddy’s romantic delusion.
—Scott Tobias, Vulture, 8 Oct. 2025
That information drips out in the regular media but is almost nonexistent on social media.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
After soaking, excess water drips out of the drainage holes.
—Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Sep. 2025
Brown removes his hooded sweatshirt and walks to another end of the train car as blood drips onto the floor behind him.
—Charlotte Observer, 8 Sep. 2025
The hustle and bustle of traffic and pedestrians leaks into its auditorium, and rain drips down through the collapsing roof to the seats below.
—Blake Simons, IndieWire, 6 Sep. 2025
Pour-over coffee maker Pour-over coffee makers, usually cones that sit atop cups or carafes à la Chemex, utilize a precise pouring technique (ideally from a gooseneck kettle) that blooms the grounds and extracts the best flavors as the coffee drips into the vessel below.
—Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drips
Noun
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Her books were their progeny, Stein acknowledged, and without Alice’s mothering—and typing, proofreading, cooking, sewing, shopping, bookkeeping, and warding off bores—they might not have been born.—
Judith Thurman,
New Yorker,
29 Sep. 2025
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Anyone who thinks English Heritage sites are run by bores is in for a surprise.—
Jordan Hoffman,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Stick with small bins for little items like paintbrushes, beads, or binder clips to keep them from getting lost.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 Nov. 2025
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Other ideas include Perler beads, Rainbow Loom, slime making, and Shrinky Dinks.—
Melissa Willets,
Parents,
1 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Reflect honestly about your longings as Mercury flows with Jupiter and Saturn.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
25 Oct. 2025
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During a stay here in one of the hotel’s 208 rooms (including 12 suites), guests will be able to enjoy luxe linens, Japanese-style soaking tubs, and plenty of natural light that flows in through floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Mae Hamilton,
Travel + Leisure,
24 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The droplets had plenty of time to collect, as Guerrero stood on base in the bottom of the first inning.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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It is spread through close contact with an infected person, such as through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing.—
Madison E. Goldberg,
PEOPLE,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Everyone strives for that state and pours their love into it.—
Billboard Japan,
Billboard,
28 Oct. 2025
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Bathed in natural light that pours in from the ceiling, the open space, accented with a swooping chalk white spiral staircase, is filled with design trophies by the likes of Le Corbusier and Alvar and Aino Aalto.—
Catherine Hong,
Architectural Digest,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Because that trickles all the way down to junior executives who are hearing this constantly in their meetings.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
23 Oct. 2025
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The theme trickles down to accessories, MCM’s bread and butter, with judo belts wrapped around its signature handbags, which double up as shoulders straps.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Evidence pointing directly to Avery’s involvement included drops of his blood that were found in Halbach's Toyota RAV4 and her keys, which were found in his bedroom along with his DNA, per the Post-Crescent.—
Nicole Briese,
PEOPLE,
31 Oct. 2025
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As the temperature drops, wear this dress under your favorite jacket to stay warm—without feeling bulky underneath.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The shareable treat features Galactic Brownie ice cream, fudge drizzle, M&Ms candies, and Halloween sprinkles atop a double fudge brownie crust.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
1 Oct. 2025
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The show also sprinkles in factoids about Daniel’s military past, his upbringing in Italy and his fractured family dynamic.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Drips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drips. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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