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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
Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
More expensive fuel also trickles into other sectors, from transporting groceries to household utility bills.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
That rise ultimately trickles through to consumers.
—Garrett Downs,greg Iacurci,azhar Sukri,spriha Srivastava,emma Graham,lee Ying Shan,anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
Chirping insects form a steady backdrop, rain softly trickles from leaves.
—Leonie Baier, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
The mindset trickles down to product development.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
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
Verb
Money trickles down to workers from caterers to carpenters to dry cleaners.
—Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 20 Mar. 2026
More expensive fuel also trickles into other sectors, from transporting groceries to household utility bills.
—Wyatte Grantham-Philips, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026
That rise ultimately trickles through to consumers.
—Garrett Downs,greg Iacurci,azhar Sukri,spriha Srivastava,emma Graham,lee Ying Shan,anniek Bao, CNBC, 1 Mar. 2026
Chirping insects form a steady backdrop, rain softly trickles from leaves.
—Leonie Baier, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2026
The mindset trickles down to product development.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 23 Feb. 2026
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trickles
Verb
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Love drips off every auto-focus shot.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
13 Mar. 2026
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The result is a warm, bold, addictive fragrance that drips with sensuality and femininity, down to the curves of its signature gold and glass figure-eight amphora.—
Claire Salinda,
Los Angeles Times,
3 Mar. 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
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Bakri conveys that immense burden in dribbles of emotion, like a trickle of water wearing down a groove in a rock wall.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Mar. 2026
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The youngster completed more dribbles (three), won the most duels (six), had the most shots on target (two) and had more touches in the opposition box (nine) than any of his team-mates.—
James Pearce,
New York Times,
7 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Roughly 20% of crude and natural gas normally flows through the Strait of Hormuz, which remains all but closed to oil tankers and other shipping traffic because of the war.—
Megan Cerullo,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2026
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An estimated 9,000 gallons reached the San Diego River, which flows past Dog Beach.—
Point Loma-Ob Monthly,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
27 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rain washes hazardous chemicals out of the atmosphere in a relatively short period of time, experts said, but people exposed to black rain should take precautions to avoid health risks, both short-term and long-term.—
Tammy Webber,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Mar. 2026
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And believe me, a person who receives warmth, love, and care from us—who washes and styles their hair—is someone who walks back into the world feeling confident, inspired, and ready to spread kindness further.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
24 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Shock and confusion followed by tears and laughs.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
23 Mar. 2026
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According to an account on Jorginho's Instagram story on Saturday, March 21, his 11-year-old daughter was reduced to tears after an unpleasant run-in with Roan's security guard.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Indeed, his imprint ripples outward, from the interstellar swagger of OutKast and the android futurism of Janelle Monáe to the mystical poise of Erykah Badu and the sculptural, otherworldly aesthetics of Solange, Grace Wales Bonner, and Pharrell Williams.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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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
Verb
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Spots for leisure are in no way hard to find; SEA is a stone's throw away from waterfront lounges like Kingfisher, which bubbles with live music, seafood, and a lively clientele, as well as new Italian spot Forno and art space Sachs Gallery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Cook on a skillet over medium heat using butter or coconut oil and flip once bubbles form.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Trickles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickles. Accessed 30 Mar. 2026.
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