Synonyms of trickling

trickling 1 of 2

adjective

as in sparse

Related Words

• sparse
• scant
• dribbling
• scanty
• meager
• insufficient
• scarce
• incomplete
• lacking
• inadequate
• poor
• spare
• wanting
• minimal
• stingy
• unsatisfactory
• mere
• deficient
• bare

Dissimilar Words

• copious
• lavish
• profuse
• riotous
• abundant
• ample
• plentiful
• liberal
• gushing
• bountiful
• bounteous
• plenteous
• galore
• extravagant
• abounding
• luxuriant

trickling

2 of 2

verb

present participle of trickle

1

as in dripping

to fall or let fall in or as if in drops

trickled a little honey into her tea

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dripping
• flowing
• pouring
• dropping
• sprinkling
• distilling
• dribbling
• streaming
• rippling
• rolling
• seeping
• bleeding
• running
• weeping
• oozing
• drizzling
• cascading
• riffling
• discharging
• exuding
• guttering

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• gushing
• spouting
• spurting

2

as in splashing

to flow in a broken irregular stream

the brook trickled along the glade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• splashing
• washing
• bubbling
• dripping
• rippling
• gurgling
• swirling
• lapping
• dribbling
• plashing
• rushing
• eddying
• guggling
• swishing
• gushing
• dropping
• spurting
• purling
• swooshing
• squirting
• spewing
• spouting
• swashing
• jetting
• whishing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rolling
• pouring
• running
• streaming

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of trickling

Verb

The core readings showed that skyrocketing fuel prices, particularly diesel, are trickling down. — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 15 Oct. 2026

Nick Lardis is trickling down the lineup, Byram hasn’t produced enough power-play opportunities, and the forwards outside of the Cole Smith, Ryan Greene and Jordan Greenway line have not been consistent. — Kalen Lumpkins, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026

The New York Fed team said that around 26% of last year's tariff increases ended up trickling into higher prices. — Alex Harring, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026

Now, the first cases appear to be trickling back — though some fans are still waiting. — Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Rich chocolate-brown suede is also having a moment across coats, blazers and bombers, and is even trickling down into accessories like handbags according to a stylist and editor roundup from Yahoo! — Lauren Schuster, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026

Lately, they’re increasingly placed asymmetrically, a detail borrowed from athletic shoes that’s now trickling down to streetwear. — Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026

As Atari wrapped up his tour, the day’s heat was chasing the Ostrich Army out of their beds to go and greet the reinforcements who were trickling in. — J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

News of settlement talks began trickling out on Friday but four of the AGs in the group were subsequently described as holding out for more concessions from Paramount. — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 21 Sep. 2026