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as in dripping
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
trickled a little honey into her tea
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as in splashing
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the brook trickled along the glade
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Recent Examples of trickling
Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
Outside, a marble statue floats in a trickling fountain.
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Jenna Thompson
june 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
No trickling mountain streams or cascading waterfalls, no sky-blue lakes and rivers.
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Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2026
Along with the players, fans have started trickling into the host cities.
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Ben Church,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
The first images will come out, the film will come out, the music is going to start trickling out.
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Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 June 2026
However, right around the same time the conflict in the Middle East began, tax refunds started trickling in.
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Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
And refusing to keep any kind of part-time income trickling in only further complicates the situation.
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Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Audiences trickling back into theaters deserve to see something fantastic.
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Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
Verb
This was a time in Hollywood when visual effects tricks and technology started trickling down to television, and the results were some damn fine sci-fi TV.
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Jeff Spry,
Space.com,
17 June 2026
Outside, a marble statue floats in a trickling fountain.
—
Jenna Thompson
june 16,
Kansas City Star,
16 June 2026
No trickling mountain streams or cascading waterfalls, no sky-blue lakes and rivers.
—
Bill Swank,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 June 2026
Along with the players, fans have started trickling into the host cities.
—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
The first images will come out, the film will come out, the music is going to start trickling out.
—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
4 June 2026
However, right around the same time the conflict in the Middle East began, tax refunds started trickling in.
—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
And refusing to keep any kind of part-time income trickling in only further complicates the situation.
—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Audiences trickling back into theaters deserve to see something fantastic.
—
Joshua Rothkopf,
Los Angeles Times,
22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trickling
Adjective
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And the deals extend well beyond skin care, with discounts on hair and makeup products that address everything from early signs of thinning hair and sparse brows to dull complexions in need of a natural-looking flush.
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In the stage-show memoir the movie keeps cutting to, Asher, now in his early eighties, with sparse red hair and tortoise-shell glasses, describes all of this in his mild and menschy way.
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To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes.
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Endive petals dripping in vinaigrette.
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Canal Saint Martin in Paris drew throngs Sunday splashing and diving off a bridge, despite authorities’ attempts to control the crowds.
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If your idea of a bucket-list trip includes your furry friend digging holes in the sand and splashing around in the surf, then add Rehoboth Beach to the top of your list.
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Investors will now be closely watching for clues on Burnham's policy direction, which so far has been scant on details.
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Despite the fact that American leaders paid scant attention to his initial overture, Sultan Muhammad pursued the relationship further.
Verb
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Traffic cameras in the area show eastbound traffic flowing.
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At the center of the main floor is a chef’s kitchen outfitted with sleek custom cabinetry and expansive workspace, flowing easily into the living and dining areas.
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If possible, unpack directly into the washing machine and run clothes on high heat for at least 30 minutes, both washing and drying.
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Recharge the balls by washing them in a mesh bag on a delicate cycle, then air-dry or run them through a drying cycle on high heat.
Adjective
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In a recent lab demonstration done by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), the compact humanoid moved with surprising fluidity—dribbling, passing, and sinking shots after practising thousands of simulated drills.
Verb
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Just one week since launch, business is bubbling up organically.
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But even with the multitude of quantum projects bubbling up around the country, those involved in the Connecticut effort are optimistic.
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“Trickling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickling. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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