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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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
Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
But the usual stream of visitors turned into a trickle when fences started rising outside as part of super-tight security around a meeting of NATO leaders that is smothering the Dutch city in a massive military and police operation called Orange Shield.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 29 July 2025
The second type eats leftovers produced from photosynthesis that trickle down from Earth’s surface.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Verb
After that, the runaway attempts slowed to a trickle before stopping.
—Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 28 June 2025
But the usual stream of visitors turned into a trickle when fences started rising outside as part of super-tight security around a meeting of NATO leaders that is smothering the Dutch city in a massive military and police operation called Orange Shield.
—Mike Corder, Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2025
Noun
While consumers won’t buy machinery directly, experts warn the higher prices could eventually trickle down as manufacturers adjust to higher costs.
—Bailey Schulz, USA Today, 29 July 2025
The second type eats leftovers produced from photosynthesis that trickle down from Earth’s surface.
—Bruce Dorminey, Forbes.com, 25 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trickle
Verb
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After that, the Angels’ catcher had a brief, terse interaction with reporters, one dripping with frustration.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
7 Aug. 2025
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Although eating peaches makes Conrad’s mouth itch, watching peach juice drip down Belly’s chin makes his heart itch.—
Sara Netzley,
EW.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The launch raised concerns among countries in the South Pacific, as the dummy warhead splashed down within the region's nuclear-free zone, according to a Newsweek map.—
Ryan Chan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Aug. 2025
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In the first song, JJ wears goggles and pretends to be a fast fish, splashing around the tub.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But Charlotte couldn’t rely on it completely as FC Juarez continued to outpace it, beating defenders off the dribble and finding space behind the backline.—
Emma Moon
July 31,
Charlotte Observer,
31 July 2025
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Continuing that growth, including his effectiveness creating threes for himself off the dribble, is paramount to his basketball evolution.—
Bobby Krivitsky,
Forbes.com,
30 July 2025
Verb
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The more people who visit the park, the more money flows into its leisure sector.—
Caroline Reid,
Forbes.com,
17 Aug. 2025
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In short, STEGs are devices where one side is cold and the other hot, and electricity flows through semiconductors placed between them.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
17 Aug. 2025
Verb
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First wash your hands, then follow these guidelines.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
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In the clip, which Lizzo posted on TikTok, the rapper is seen washing a Porsche while wearing a denim top.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Among the 200 photos released by the MPD, spatters of blood stained the interior walls and floors as the lasting marks of a horrific confrontation.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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There were bullet holes in the Ford Fusion — the victim’s vehicle — through the rear passenger-side window, and blood spatters on the rear passenger door, according to the probable cause statement.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
16 July 2025
Verb
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The panorama was taken with Perseverance's Mastcam-Z instrument and depicts a rippling surface nearby as well as hills in the distance some 40 miles (65 kilometers) away from the rover.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
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These mistakes can ripple outward, influencing business decisions, investor strategies or even public policy.—
D. Brian Blank,
The Conversation,
5 Aug. 2025
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Wet Brush Pro Detangler Hair Brush Remember being eight years old, with tears in your eyes as your mom tore through your tangles after bath time?—
Annie Blackman,
Glamour,
11 Aug. 2025
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Unfortunately, the tennis player was forced to withdraw from the rest of the tournament after struggling with an abdominal tear.—
Jolene Latimer,
People.com,
11 Aug. 2025
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“Trickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickle. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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