1
as in to drip
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
trickled a little honey into her tea
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2
as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the brook trickled along the glade
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Recent Examples of trickle
Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
Perhaps a candidate like Tulane’s Jon Sumrall would trickle down to Auburn.
—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2025
Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
By the end of that decade, new supply was down to a trickle just as population growth was about to surge again.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
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Verb
Long after the sun goes down, family members start trickling out with their to-go containers.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
Perhaps a candidate like Tulane’s Jon Sumrall would trickle down to Auburn.
—Blake Toppmeyer, USA TODAY, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Running water through the pipe — even at a trickle — helps prevent pipes from freezing.
—Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 9 Oct. 2025
By the end of that decade, new supply was down to a trickle just as population growth was about to surge again.
—Aldo Svaldi, Denver Post, 23 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trickle
Verb
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The lid distributes the heat evenly while collecting steam that drips back onto the turkey for a flavorful, juicy finish.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
5 Nov. 2025
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One is the machine itself, as its inner parts are typically plastic—both in single-cup brewers and drip coffee makers.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
5 Nov. 2025
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The denser and heat-resistant components that may survive the plunge will splash down into the ocean, where they are expected to harmlessly sink to the ocean floor, according to NASA.—
Eric Lagatta,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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But the recent debut definitely distinguishes itself a little from the typical oversized American white trailer box splashed with generic swoosh graphics.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
4 Nov. 2025
Noun
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His possession dribbles per touch have been down to start the season.—
Ricardo Sandoval,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
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Fewer pick-and-rolls and dribble handoffs means that Adebayo is getting his shots a little differently this season.—
Anthony Chiang,
Miami Herald,
31 Oct. 2025
Verb
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As Snell continued to tire and miss his spots, Toronto’s opportunities kept flowing.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
25 Oct. 2025
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Drawings of the Duffield Cave, as seen in the YouTube video, show that the section has a narrow entrance, then curves upward before flowing left, dropping down again and bending right before angling back up to a larger chamber.—
Mark Gray,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Dry clean or wash the rest of your clothing and linens, making sure to use hot water in the washer and high heat in the dryer.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 Oct. 2025
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The restaurant also had health hazards such as old food residue on equipment and employees not washing their hands properly with soap, city officials said.—
Shambhavi Rimal,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Her baseball uniform and hat were given the Halloween treatment with blood spatters on her shirt and face.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
25 Oct. 2025
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That left the vacation-friends spatter-fest Speak No Evil to provide Blumhouse’s only positive cash flow for the year.—
Chris Lee,
Vulture,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Predicting something that has becoming increasingly unpredictable is an impossible task, but here’s a look at how the shutdown could ripple through critical avenues of everyday life.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
31 Oct. 2025
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But his willingness to throw out independent commissions, and his success in getting Democrats to follow him, is rippling throughout his party.—
David Weigel,
semafor.com,
29 Oct. 2025
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However, several injuries, including a 2023 ACL tear, limited him to just 17 games over the last two seasons, and he's already missed one game this season due to a concussion.—
Rowan Fisher-Shotton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Oct. 2025
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Fix window and door screens Because of their small size, adult fruit flies can easily get in through cracks and tears in bug screens.—
Emma Ashe,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Trickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickle. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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