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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
It’s trickled down to the regular professional player, to guys ranked 40 or 50 in the world.
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Patrick McEnroe, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The trend eventually trickled into the ’90s, with everyone from Beyoncé Knowles-Carter to Christina Aguilera donning versions similar to Porte’s.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
But when The Star arrived at Slow Rise’s new brick and mortar just after its opening time, the store was already full, and a line trickled down the sidewalk.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026
As people trickled into polling stations scattered across Myanmar to vote in the country’s first elections since the 2021 military coup, much of the nation remained consumed by war.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
Videos that have trickled out and circulated online offer a window into the resulting crackdown in the Islamic Republic and the methods employed by security forces to quell the unrest.
—Marin Scott, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Reservoirs were designed to collect snowmelt that gradually trickled down from the mountains through spring and early summer, providing a steady water supply long after the rainy season.
—Chaewon Chung
updated January 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Though the resort reopened one lift this week, tourism has plummeted and the effects have already trickled down to the local workforce.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Travel headaches were plentiful throughout the two-day ordeal, with luggage being separated from its owners as flights across the country trickled to a stop.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Patrick McEnroe, New York Times, 28 Jan. 2026
The trend eventually trickled into the ’90s, with everyone from Beyoncé Knowles-Carter to Christina Aguilera donning versions similar to Porte’s.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 27 Jan. 2026
But when The Star arrived at Slow Rise’s new brick and mortar just after its opening time, the store was already full, and a line trickled down the sidewalk.
—Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2026
As people trickled into polling stations scattered across Myanmar to vote in the country’s first elections since the 2021 military coup, much of the nation remained consumed by war.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 23 Jan. 2026
Videos that have trickled out and circulated online offer a window into the resulting crackdown in the Islamic Republic and the methods employed by security forces to quell the unrest.
—Marin Scott, NBC news, 14 Jan. 2026
Reservoirs were designed to collect snowmelt that gradually trickled down from the mountains through spring and early summer, providing a steady water supply long after the rainy season.
—Chaewon Chung
updated January 14, Sacbee.com, 14 Jan. 2026
Though the resort reopened one lift this week, tourism has plummeted and the effects have already trickled down to the local workforce.
—Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026
Travel headaches were plentiful throughout the two-day ordeal, with luggage being separated from its owners as flights across the country trickled to a stop.
—Angela Andaloro, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trickled
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Johansson super-sized the radiance with her accessories, showing off a pair of dainty silver dangling earrings that dripped with pearls and diamonds.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
17 Jan. 2026
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While Marlon Wayans and Timothy Simons’s wrists practically dripped with gems, George Clooney went simpler, choosing a stainless steel Seamaster Aqua Terra watch with a bright turquoise dial.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 2026
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For more than a month, grizzled, proud men — some in their 40s and many with gray dotted on their heads and splashed across beards — have marched out onto a practice field to prepare for a game with deep meaning.—
Joe Davidson,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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Hot honey from a squeeze bottle is good (just ask pizza), but a homegrown version splashed with bright vinegar is exponentially better.—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
27 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Expect some of the money that once flowed to VR headsets to redirect to AI wearables.—
Andrew Nusca,
Fortune,
13 Jan. 2026
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The look featured a strapless, boned corset that flowed seamlessly into a floor-sweeping silhouette.—
Mecca Pryor,
Essence,
11 Jan. 2026
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Barzee washed Smart’s feet, then tried to remove her pajamas.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
FOXNews.com,
24 Jan. 2026
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McAdoo does point out that a stainless steel moka pot may be more durable and can be washed with soap and water.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
24 Jan. 2026
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Mixed reactions poured in on Wednesday at the local, state and federal levels in Michigan after officials said an ICE officer shot and killed a woman in Minneapolis.—
Heath Kalb,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Dray Thielker poured in 33 points and nine boards as Taunton edged Stoughton 64-61 in overtime.—
Kristina Banahan,
Boston Herald,
7 Jan. 2026
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The New England Patriots and Denver Broncos are closing in on the AFC Championship Game, and a minor war of words has bubbled up between the two sides.—
Matt Schooley,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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As a design hub with deep avant-garde roots out of which bubbled the still influential Bauhaus movement, Germany is no stranger to contemporary design or mixing historic architecture with modern updates.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
16 Jan. 2026
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The rebound rippled globally, with equities listed in Europe and Asia also rising when regional markets reopened Thursday.—
Chloe Taylor,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2026
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China’s leaders have been trying to spur faster growth after a slump in the property market and disruptions from the pandemic rippled through the economy.—
Chan Ho-Him,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Trickled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickled. Accessed 31 Jan. 2026.
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