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as in dripped
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
trickled a little honey into her tea
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as in splashed
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the brook trickled along the glade
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Recent Examples of trickled
As the match ended in a 1-1 draw, fans trickled out with smiles on their faces, eager to find their next World Cup-viewing destination.
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CBS News, 18 June 2026
While the full price hike hasn't trickled down to drivers just yet, mechanics are starting to feel it.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 June 2026
And hidden in the midst of it all, a small waterfall trickled into a little creek.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Water trickled down our legs, pooling at our feet in the back of the vehicle.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
High-fashion runways have been heralding a skinny jean renaissance in recent seasons, but the trend has not yet trickled into mainstream retail.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Whatever joy was left after fans trickled in through the police-state setup outside the building reached its expiration date when the Garden witnessed the Knicks lose 115-111 to the San Antonio Spurs.
—Candace Buckner, New York Times, 9 June 2026
But as more votes have trickled in, Pratt has dropped behind City Councilmember Nithya Raman; there are more votes to count, and the final result remains uncertain.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
And now, the trend has trickled down to bakeries across the country, including Orange County.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
CBS News, 18 June 2026
While the full price hike hasn't trickled down to drivers just yet, mechanics are starting to feel it.
—Camila Domonoske, NPR, 16 June 2026
And hidden in the midst of it all, a small waterfall trickled into a little creek.
—Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 16 June 2026
Water trickled down our legs, pooling at our feet in the back of the vehicle.
—Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
High-fashion runways have been heralding a skinny jean renaissance in recent seasons, but the trend has not yet trickled into mainstream retail.
—Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 12 June 2026
Whatever joy was left after fans trickled in through the police-state setup outside the building reached its expiration date when the Garden witnessed the Knicks lose 115-111 to the San Antonio Spurs.
—Candace Buckner, New York Times, 9 June 2026
But as more votes have trickled in, Pratt has dropped behind City Councilmember Nithya Raman; there are more votes to count, and the final result remains uncertain.
—Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 8 June 2026
And now, the trend has trickled down to bakeries across the country, including Orange County.
—Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 3 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trickled
Verb
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During a session, the molecule is mixed with saline and dripped into a vein over one to four hours.—
Allison Palmer,
Charlotte Observer,
17 June 2026
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The dress’s mermaid-esque skirt dripped in feathers all the way down.—
Bailey Bujnosek,
InStyle,
9 June 2026
Verb
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People in the Loews hotel pool kindly splashed a couple of them with water upon their request.—
Jim Barnes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
17 June 2026
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Some of it splashed in my mouth.—
Zach Helfand,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
Verb
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That's what happened in 2024, when well over 20,000 votes from that community flowed to Lawler.—
Chris McKenna,
USA Today,
22 June 2026
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To that point, human history was a tale of conquest and caste and rigid hierarchies, a world where the strong dominated the weak, where power and wealth and status flowed through lineage and the many were ruled by the few.—
Hilary Gowins,
Chicago Tribune,
20 June 2026
Verb
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While the exterior is simple and white-washed, the interior is like a lavish country estate, owing to the esteemed design eye of Pierre-Yves Rochon.—
Caitlin Gunther,
Condé Nast Traveler,
19 June 2026
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Dryer sheets are convenient and add softness and fresh-washed fragrance, while dryer balls are a better choice for the environment since they're made with natural materials and are reusable.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Verb
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Clark had a collection of par saves around the turn as Scottie Scheffler was making a move and poured it on with a fairway metal to get within four feet for eagle on the par-five 16th for an even-par 70 that gave him a six-shot lead.—
Doug Ferguson,
Los Angeles Times,
21 June 2026
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Clark had a collection of par saves around the turn as Scottie Scheffler was making a move and poured it on with a 3-wood to 4 feet for eagle on the par-5 16th, leading to an even-par 70 that gave him a six-shot edge going into the final round.—
Doug Ferguson,
Chicago Tribune,
21 June 2026
Verb
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Since outrage bubbled up in Kenya, some other countries have negotiated shorter terms for sharing data and pandemic specimens, and have inserted additional protections, according to the Public Citizen analysis.—
Sharon Lerner,
ProPublica,
17 June 2026
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Oil seeping into the ground has bubbled up onto the streets, causing the county to test more soil and remove oil from the parkways and roadways.—
Steve Scauzillo,
Daily News,
9 June 2026
Verb
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One decision, made from clarity rather than panic, rippled into an entirely different life.—
Afdhel Aziz,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
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The closure of the strait, Iranian attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure and the blockade sent fuel prices skyrocketing, and the knock-on effects rippled through the world economy.—
Jon Gambrell,
Chicago Tribune,
15 June 2026
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“Trickled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickled. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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