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as in drips
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
trickled a little honey into her tea
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as in splashes
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the brook trickled along the glade
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Recent Examples of trickles
Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Although there have been no further demonstrations in Iran for days, the death toll reported by activists has continued to rise as information trickles out despite the most comprehensive internet blackout in Iran’s history, which has now lasted more than two weeks.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Although there have been no further demonstrations in Iran for days, the death toll reported by activists has continued to rise as information trickles out despite the most comprehensive internet blackout in Iran's history, which has now lasted more than two weeks.
—CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
The Cost of Constant Turnover That pressure then trickles down to every decision a coach makes.
—Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Faulk will be knocked for his lack of production in his final season, but the tape shows a pest up front who trickles production and success down to the rest of the defense.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
That trickles down to a loss of nearly 75,000 child care seats in 2024 alone, according to the advocacy nonprofit Children at Risk.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
And that trickles down to the artists who are beginning to lose opportunities.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 21 Nov. 2025
Because that trickles all the way down to junior executives who are hearing this constantly in their meetings.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Mascara trickles down her cheeks.
—Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 28 Jan. 2026
Although there have been no further demonstrations in Iran for days, the death toll reported by activists has continued to rise as information trickles out despite the most comprehensive internet blackout in Iran’s history, which has now lasted more than two weeks.
—Elena Becatoros, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2026
Although there have been no further demonstrations in Iran for days, the death toll reported by activists has continued to rise as information trickles out despite the most comprehensive internet blackout in Iran's history, which has now lasted more than two weeks.
—CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026
The Cost of Constant Turnover That pressure then trickles down to every decision a coach makes.
—Mike Straw, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
Faulk will be knocked for his lack of production in his final season, but the tape shows a pest up front who trickles production and success down to the rest of the defense.
—Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2026
That trickles down to a loss of nearly 75,000 child care seats in 2024 alone, according to the advocacy nonprofit Children at Risk.
—Wilborn P. Nobles Iii, Dallas Morning News, 12 Jan. 2026
And that trickles down to the artists who are beginning to lose opportunities.
—Anastasia Tsioulcas, NPR, 21 Nov. 2025
Because that trickles all the way down to junior executives who are hearing this constantly in their meetings.
—Chris Gardner, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trickles
Verb
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In this method, hot water flows over ground coffee held in a paper or reusable filter, which then drips into a carafe or mug below.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
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The melter sits over a sewer line, idling while heating the snow to thirty-eight degrees, barely above freezing, and drips the water directly into a drain.—
Naaman Zhou,
New Yorker,
3 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Effective medical alert devices must be in good working condition when a shower, rain, or accidental submersion splashes them.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
19 Jan. 2026
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Eddie then opens the paint can, splashes it onto the graffiti, and gets into an argument with the store security guard for making a mess in the parking lot.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Garnacho, Estevao and Neto mix up their dribbles, alternating carries outside opposition full-backs with cutting inside.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
5 Feb. 2026
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Miles also dazzled the crowd with behind-the-back dribbles and no-look passes.—
Steven Johnson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Light flows in from the garden, and quiet reigns.—
Joshua Rothman,
New Yorker,
13 Feb. 2026
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Beyond me, the room flows with people going back into the United States.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Feb. 2026
Verb
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As laundry expert Bree Uebergang explains, the key variations in the two cycles mainly comes down to the amount of agitation involved as the machine washes your items.—
Ashley Chalmers,
The Spruce,
30 Jan. 2026
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My one gripe with trench coats is that the tawny beige shade washes me out.—
Kaitlin Clapinski,
InStyle,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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When Obama delivered his election-night victory speech in Chicago’s Grant Park in 2008 to a massive crowd of cheering onlookers, the cameras caught Jackson looking on, tears in his eyes.—
John Blake,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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Garland breaks down into tears as her character recalls her former acquaintance being brought to trial for allegedly breaking racial purity laws.—
Wesley Stenzel,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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That psychedelic wash of overtone-rich sound that ripples through the chorus of Donovan’s 1968 hit?—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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Violence ripples out Irvin, 22, was dead just 10 days later.—
Sam Charles,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Low Water Pressure If water bubbles out of sprinkler heads instead of spraying out, this often indicates a problem with water pressure.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Feb. 2026
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If guilt bubbles up, tie each dollar to a purpose, because aligned choices strengthen security and reduce stress — and the best time to start is now!—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Trickles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickles. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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