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
Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
In this case, the ball trickled away from Chisholm.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
Three Days in Clamecy Indeed, this sleepy little town was so unprepared for its trickle of summer visitors that there hadn’t been a single rental car available during our visit.
—Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
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Verb
After the video made headlines, accounts of teens forced by probation officers to fight have trickled out of Los Padrinos.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2025
In this case, the ball trickled away from Chisholm.
—Fabian Ardaya, New York Times, 30 May 2025
Noun
Israel has also begun allowing a trickle of food and medicine into the Gaza Strip after sealing the territory’s 2 million Palestinians off from all imports for more than 2 1/2 months.
—Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 21 May 2025
Three Days in Clamecy Indeed, this sleepy little town was so unprepared for its trickle of summer visitors that there hadn’t been a single rental car available during our visit.
—Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trickle
Verb
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Slowly drip mixture into cold oil to form the ‘caviar’.—
Claudia Alarcón,
Forbes.com,
30 May 2025
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Rafael Nadal was a tennis warrior, to be sure: a competitive beast dripping with sweat and relentless in-the-moment ambition who could give the opposition a faraway gaze in a hurry.—
Christopher Clarey,
Air Mail,
24 May 2025
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Someone had splashed acid on the girl and then smothered her, an autopsy revealed.—
Mara Bovsun,
New York Daily News,
31 May 2025
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But while you may be tempted to spend your days sunning, building sand castles, and splashing in the waves (all of which are fabulous), don’t miss out on researching nearby attractions.—
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
30 May 2025
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What was clear in the Thunder series is that the Wolves need another player who can create off the dribble, get to the paint and get his own shot as well as find others.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
30 May 2025
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Criticized at times as an inefficient scorer, the career 39% shooter is nonetheless still a top option for creating her own shot off the dribble.—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
16 May 2025
Verb
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The real threat to the fiscal well-being of the median American comes from the price of energy, from which all other prices flow.—
Josh Hammer,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 June 2025
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Salivary Blockages Blockages or obstructions to the salivary glands may also cause mouth dryness because saliva doesn't flow as easily to the mouth.10 7.—
Lana Barhum,
Verywell Health,
6 June 2025
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Consumers should also wash and disinfect any surfaces that came in contact with the eggs.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
7 June 2025
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The hilltop compound is perhaps most famous for its car museum, a nearly 24,000-square-foot showstopper built to house Lyon’s epic personal collection, with room for 70 vehicles (none included with the sale, unfortunately), as well as an auto shop and wash and gas stations.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
6 June 2025
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Markers indicate blood spatter on Tom Martens' boxer shorts.—
Maureen Maher,
CBS News,
24 Apr. 2025
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Erin Moriarty: Blood stains and blood spatter tell a story.—
Jordan Kinsey,
CBS News,
17 May 2025
Verb
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With nearly eight decades under his belt, his influence continues to ripple across generations of artists and fans alike.—
Isabela Raygoza,
Billboard,
30 May 2025
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But the massive uncertainty caused by Trump’s policies have started to negatively ripple through the economy by affecting how consumers and businesses spend.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
30 May 2025
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Injuries can range from a slight stretching of the ligament to a complete tear, where the knee becomes unstable.—
Paul McClure
May 31,
New Atlas,
31 May 2025
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Inspect The Duvet's Condition Next, examine your duvet for any rips, tears, or stains.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
31 May 2025
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“Trickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickle. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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