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
Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
Use a protective pad when working on cars or lawn equipment to protect it from drips.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
The denim brand rents out ten of the valley’s most luxurious villas, hosts up to 60 people, provides high-end amenities like IV drips, massage therapy and an onsite coffee pop-up from La La Land and puts on exclusive after-parties.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Rather than simply preventing drips, the mom continues transferring a significant portion of the ice cream into the cup — leaving noticeably less on the cone.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Use a dry microfiber cloth to catch any drips along the edges and corners of the window frame.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Finally, use a dry microfiber cloth to catch any remaining drips along the edges and sill.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The loud lime shade is fitting for a vibrant party, while the wax construction prevents drips, so the area stays clean and safe all night.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
In addition to toxic dosages, concerns with IV drips include infection.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
The result is a warm, bold, addictive fragrance that drips with sensuality and femininity, down to the curves of its signature gold and glass figure-eight amphora.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
If the roller drips, roll it over the tray's flat area to remove excess paint.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
The actress’s hair is swooped and swirled atop her head; her neck drips with rows of pearls; her arms are cloaked in black opera gloves, while her eyes are hidden behind oversized tortiseshell shades.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Place hosta plants out at least 12 to 15 inches from the tree’s base, around the drip line where rain drips from the tree’s outermost leaves.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
The melter sits over a sewer line, idling while heating the snow to thirty-eight degrees, barely above freezing, and drips the water directly into a drain.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
The Super Bowl always drips with intrigue, including the path plowed by teams that before the season were listed as 60-1 odds to get here.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
If liquid drips onto the gasket, clean it immediately, says Evans.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Noun
However, Springer notes that this method works best for fresh oil drips.
—Michelle Mastro, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
Use a protective pad when working on cars or lawn equipment to protect it from drips.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 11 Apr. 2026
The denim brand rents out ten of the valley’s most luxurious villas, hosts up to 60 people, provides high-end amenities like IV drips, massage therapy and an onsite coffee pop-up from La La Land and puts on exclusive after-parties.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
Rather than simply preventing drips, the mom continues transferring a significant portion of the ice cream into the cup — leaving noticeably less on the cone.
—Jordan Greene, PEOPLE, 8 Apr. 2026
Use a dry microfiber cloth to catch any drips along the edges and corners of the window frame.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Miami Herald, 30 Mar. 2026
Finally, use a dry microfiber cloth to catch any remaining drips along the edges and sill.
—Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 Mar. 2026
The loud lime shade is fitting for a vibrant party, while the wax construction prevents drips, so the area stays clean and safe all night.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 Mar. 2026
In addition to toxic dosages, concerns with IV drips include infection.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
Verb
Love drips off every auto-focus shot.
—Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
The result is a warm, bold, addictive fragrance that drips with sensuality and femininity, down to the curves of its signature gold and glass figure-eight amphora.
—Claire Salinda, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026
If the roller drips, roll it over the tray's flat area to remove excess paint.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Feb. 2026
The actress’s hair is swooped and swirled atop her head; her neck drips with rows of pearls; her arms are cloaked in black opera gloves, while her eyes are hidden behind oversized tortiseshell shades.
—Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 25 Feb. 2026
Place hosta plants out at least 12 to 15 inches from the tree’s base, around the drip line where rain drips from the tree’s outermost leaves.
—Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 23 Feb. 2026
The melter sits over a sewer line, idling while heating the snow to thirty-eight degrees, barely above freezing, and drips the water directly into a drain.
—Naaman Zhou, New Yorker, 3 Feb. 2026
The Super Bowl always drips with intrigue, including the path plowed by teams that before the season were listed as 60-1 odds to get here.
—Joe Davidson, Sacbee.com, 3 Feb. 2026
If liquid drips onto the gasket, clean it immediately, says Evans.
—Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
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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The minimally invasive treatment uses tiny radioactive beads.—
Stephanie Stahl,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
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Simple crafting supplies—like beads, painting kits, or floral arranging tools—are fun for a whole group.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Carbios reported a financial loss of about $12 million, reflecting lower income from cash investments, interest flows with subsidiaries, interest paid on loans and a non-cash impairment provision.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
17 Apr. 2026
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The cost spiked due to a slowdown in traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a key artery for oil shipments through which one-fifth of the world's oil supply normally flows.—
Mary Cunningham,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
Noun
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With that indelible Southern gift for pulling new lingo from thin air, the duo deploy yawns that stretch like bungee over Zaytoven-type keys.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
13 Feb. 2026
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The oohs and aahs over a 100-mph pitch have been replaced by yawns.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Jan. 2026
Noun
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To top it off, quite literally, the piece is covered with intricate enamel droplets and adorned with two precious gems for the panther’s eyes.—
Rachel Cormack,
Robb Report,
14 Apr. 2026
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In athletes, fat stored in muscle — predominantly in muscle fiber droplets — is an important energy reserve that the body taps into when a person exerts an extraordinary amount of energy.—
Kaitlin Sullivan,
NBC news,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Josh pours them drinks from a special vintage bottle.—
Rafaela Bassili,
Vulture,
16 Apr. 2026
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Away from the city’s concrete and sounds, the scent of herbs drifts through the air and light pours in from the floor-to-ceiling windows.—
Travel + Leisure Editors,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Inspired by both pre-Columbian cultures and modern scientific theories, Jensen made energetic diagrams of shapes, symbols, and numbers in loud complementary colors, using thick globs of paint; the results generate a fascinating friction.—
Brian Seibert,
New Yorker,
6 Feb. 2026
Verb
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The youth suddenly drops to the ground as the crowd scatters.—
Kerry Burke,
New York Daily News,
18 Apr. 2026
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The two kids search for his dad’s pool, and Bluey drops Winton from the sky into the deep end.—
Jean Garnett,
New Yorker,
18 Apr. 2026
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“Drips.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drips. Accessed 19 Apr. 2026.
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