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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
Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Invites have already begun trickling in for the Freehand this season (Sivan will show there on Sunday), and more will surely follow.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
All the old emotions came trickling back.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Now, the continent relies on medical breakthroughs developed by American companies trickling down to its residents.
—Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Unsurprisingly, these silhouettes are already trickling down to retailers, making the trend accessible at every price point.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
Over the last few days, Fragment Design founder Hiroshi Fujiwara has been slowly trickling out teasers of a previously unseen Fragment Design x Nike Mind 002 sneaker with an all-new Flyknit upper.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Feb. 2026
Bitcoin mining currently provides a trickling inflow of new tokens, but will eventually come to a halt when someone mines the 21 millionth coin.
—Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
Details are trickling in about the FBI raid at Fulton County’s election operations center.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Verb
With the nation still reeling, details about victims are trickling out and the world is gradually getting a clearer picture of the violence used to suppress the nationwide demonstrations.
—Babak Dehghanpisheh, NBC news, 13 Feb. 2026
Invites have already begun trickling in for the Freehand this season (Sivan will show there on Sunday), and more will surely follow.
—Kelsey Stiegman, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
All the old emotions came trickling back.
—Zak Keefer, New York Times, 5 Feb. 2026
Now, the continent relies on medical breakthroughs developed by American companies trickling down to its residents.
—Washington Post, 3 Feb. 2026
Unsurprisingly, these silhouettes are already trickling down to retailers, making the trend accessible at every price point.
—Kelsey Stewart, Glamour, 3 Feb. 2026
Over the last few days, Fragment Design founder Hiroshi Fujiwara has been slowly trickling out teasers of a previously unseen Fragment Design x Nike Mind 002 sneaker with an all-new Flyknit upper.
—Riley Jones, Footwear News, 1 Feb. 2026
Bitcoin mining currently provides a trickling inflow of new tokens, but will eventually come to a halt when someone mines the 21 millionth coin.
—Jason Phillips, Ascend Agency, 30 Jan. 2026
Details are trickling in about the FBI raid at Fulton County’s election operations center.
—Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 30 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trickling
Adjective
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But interest in that format waned as defense and effort became increasingly sparse, and the game hit rock bottom in 2024 when the East beat the West, 211-186.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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In the first halves of the games in this stretch, the offense has been brutally inefficient and sparse.—
Jannelle Moore,
Mercury News,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Antnation Boho Smocked Top Set This $37 boho set is a one-and-done spring travel outfit that’s dripping in carefree, vacation-ready style.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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The singer can be seen in fan videos on social media performing with something taped to his chest and blood dripping from his eyes.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Adding it cold can help with emulsification, and splashing in some reserved pasta water can help bind the sauce for a glossy, silky coating on each noodle.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Having Palace Merano’s powerhouse arsenal of treatments, doctors, and culinary team on hand would certainly be worth splashing down some cash, not to mention the building’s stunning interiors.—
Nicole Hoey,
Robb Report,
16 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Several homes searched Law enforcement agencies have searched at least two homes in connection with the investigation, but details are scant.—
Alex Sundby,
CBS News,
17 Feb. 2026
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And some have theorized that being a carrier for cystic fibrosis can defend against severe cholera, although the evidence for this theory is more scant.—
Roxanne Khamsi,
The Atlantic,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Bipartisan skepticism of corporate power comes and goes in America, but the latest wave has roots in the parallel streams flowing from the Great Financial Crisis, Occupy Wall Street and the Tea Party.—
Ben Smith,
semafor.com,
16 Feb. 2026
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This McGill and Chinese University of Hong Kong grad also has bylines in Architectural Digest, Men's Journal, Town & Country, and Observer—occasionally trading his keyboard for time in front of cameras for brand campaigns or keeping conversations flowing as a panel moderator.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Wash Delicates Keep delicates separate from other garments by washing them in old pillowcases.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Feb. 2026
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The method was also easier than washing and drying grapes before storage, and a brief rinse before eating removed any trace of vinegar flavor.—
Alma Avalle,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Feb. 2026
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.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
25 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Other ingredients sit in a bubbling pot.—
Imelda García,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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In other parts of the country, popular anger is bubbling to the surface.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
17 Feb. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Trickling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickling. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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