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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
Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Then somehow — if the vision is strong enough and buzz reaches the right people — money naturally starts trickling in.
—Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Smaller signings will start trickling in soon, and splashier ones will be coming together over the winter.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Long after the sun goes down, family members start trickling out with their to-go containers.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
But New Yorkers are resilient, and by Thursday afternoon the neighborhood appeared to be slowly trickling back to life.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
Shortly after Mills jumped in, news began trickling out from Platner’s past.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Indeed, a 2020 study found that meltwater trickling into Antarctica’s ice shelves could infiltrate cracks and force them open, a precursor to marine ice cliff instability that DeConto and colleagues envisioned.
—Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
Now that a ceasefire is in place, aid is trickling in.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Verb
Rows of men, women and children, sweat trickling down their faces in the sweltering tropical heat, stepped forward one by one.
—Daniel Gonzalez, AZCentral.com, 6 Nov. 2025
Then somehow — if the vision is strong enough and buzz reaches the right people — money naturally starts trickling in.
—Chris Cardillo, Rolling Stone, 5 Nov. 2025
Smaller signings will start trickling in soon, and splashier ones will be coming together over the winter.
—Stephen J. Nesbitt, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
Long after the sun goes down, family members start trickling out with their to-go containers.
—Alphonse Pierre, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2025
But New Yorkers are resilient, and by Thursday afternoon the neighborhood appeared to be slowly trickling back to life.
—Daniella Silva, NBC news, 24 Oct. 2025
Shortly after Mills jumped in, news began trickling out from Platner’s past.
—Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2025
Indeed, a 2020 study found that meltwater trickling into Antarctica’s ice shelves could infiltrate cracks and force them open, a precursor to marine ice cliff instability that DeConto and colleagues envisioned.
—Evan Howell, Quanta Magazine, 20 Oct. 2025
Now that a ceasefire is in place, aid is trickling in.
—Clayton Dalton, New Yorker, 18 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trickling
Adjective
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Jessica Knackert, a Milwaukee wildlife educator and biologist with the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, said one reason is that foliage where coyotes like to conceal themselves becomes sparse at this time of year, as trees lose their leaves and snow starts to fall.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Carson crafts a sparse and reflective modern reimagining that deals with abuse, love and ultimately growth into adulthood.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Jessica Chastain wore a custom Cucinelli gown dripping in diamond accents and talked shop with DuVernay.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
8 Jan. 2026
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However things turn out next month, Bowe’s 38th birthday will coincide with another passage in her life, one dripping with anticipation and, perhaps, a dose of poignancy.—
Steve Buckley,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Trail cameras captured the fuzzy guy cooling off by splashing around in a muddy puddle amid warm temperatures.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
4 Nov. 2025
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This is the original pool, an infinity-edge spot where, years ago, Bobby would spend hours splashing and then join us at Lotus for lunch.—
Jacqui Gifford,
Travel + Leisure,
31 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Opportunities and amenities are scant.—
Alicia Wallace,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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In desperation, Ben calls their older sister Hannah (Alexandra Daddario), despite scant contact since she got thrown out of the family home years prior.—
Dennis Harvey,
Variety,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The pennies could start flowing again, perhaps easing a shortage in some markets, after the Federal Reserve announced an upcoming shift in the distribution system of old 1-cent coins.—
Susan Tompor,
Freep.com,
8 Jan. 2026
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Now more diners are flowing through, gazing at the handwritten menu on the wall affixed with neat strips of orange tape, or calling ahead.—
Bill Addison,
Los Angeles Times,
8 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The checklist for cleaning the kitchen was probably just washing dirty dishes, wiping down countertops, and mopping the floors.—
Elizabeth Brownfield,
Southern Living,
7 Jan. 2026
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Maintain good foot hygiene by washing feet at least daily.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
7 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The underlying tension was bubbling up to the surface.—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
7 Jan. 2026
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Remove the foil and continue to bake until the lasagna is tender all the way through when pierced with a knife, the cheese is bubbling and the top is golden brown, about 15 minutes more.—
Lynda Balslev,
Mercury News,
6 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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The sum total of records from the plague itself is scanty: three letters by Mompesson written in 1666, the parish’s burial register and inscriptions on graves scattered around the village.—
1843,
1843,
16 Apr. 2020
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When evidence was scanty, or when misconduct needed to be covered up, police routinely perjured themselves to make sure case outcomes turned out as desired.—
Patrick Blanchfield,
The New Republic,
31 Mar. 2020
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“Trickling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickling. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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