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Recent Examples of droplets
Instead of skittering off, the hot droplets start sticking and seeping into the surface texture, and leave wet patches behind.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Temperatures are well below zero degrees Fahrenheit, so these clouds are formed with ice crystals instead of water droplets.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
This was strange; the cloud seemed too thin to host the large droplets required to refract light in this way.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
The tiny liquid droplets in the fog can freeze instantly to any surface, including vehicles and road surfaces.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Aura designs, gradient tips, 3D water droplets, and gold accents make up this perfectly moody mani.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through airborne droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The tiny liquid droplets of fog can freeze to surfaces including cars and roads, creating slick conditions.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026
Photos taken by Fox News Digital show blood droplets on the ground in front of Nancy Guthrie’s front door and in her driveway, painting an eerie picture of what could have led to her disappearance.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 24 Feb. 2026
Temperatures are well below zero degrees Fahrenheit, so these clouds are formed with ice crystals instead of water droplets.
—Newsroom Meteorologist, Austin American Statesman, 24 Feb. 2026
This was strange; the cloud seemed too thin to host the large droplets required to refract light in this way.
—Quanta Magazine, 20 Feb. 2026
The tiny liquid droplets in the fog can freeze instantly to any surface, including vehicles and road surfaces.
—Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 20 Feb. 2026
Aura designs, gradient tips, 3D water droplets, and gold accents make up this perfectly moody mani.
—Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 19 Feb. 2026
Measles is a highly contagious virus that spreads through airborne droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
—Chelsea Hylton, CBS News, 19 Feb. 2026
The tiny liquid droplets of fog can freeze to surfaces including cars and roads, creating slick conditions.
—Chad Murphy, Cincinnati Enquirer, 16 Feb. 2026
Photos taken by Fox News Digital show blood droplets on the ground in front of Nancy Guthrie’s front door and in her driveway, painting an eerie picture of what could have led to her disappearance.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for droplets
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From the sounds of brass bands to beads flying through the air, organizers say this year's celebration was the biggest yet, considered the largest Mardi Gras parade in California.—
Conor McGill,
CBS News,
1 Mar. 2026
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But following a call from the influential archbishop of Manila, a million people armed only with flowers, rosary beads and prayers surrounded the camps.—
Keith B. Richburg,
Washington Post,
25 Feb. 2026
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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
Noun
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Safety glasses will protect your eyes from stray paint drips and splatters, while a proper mask will limit the inhalation of toxic fumes.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
26 Feb. 2026
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Common problems include drips, peeling, and uneven coverage, but even the worst paint job is incredibly fixable.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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In 2026, the CEO noted that Merrell plans to deliver newness across its key performance and lifestyle franchises, including fresh colors and materials, seasonal energy drops, and new styles to bolster the collections.—
Stephen Garner,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
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As the first few drops of rain fall, temperatures will cool.—
Cutter Martin,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The gluten is added last, to prevent globules from forming.—
IEEE Spectrum,
IEEE Spectrum,
2 June 2018
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“Droplets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droplets. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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