trickle-down
adjective
trick·le-down
ˈtri-kəl-ˈdau̇n 
1
: relating to or working on the principle of trickle-down theory
trickle-down economics
2
: relating to or being an effect caused gradually by remote or indirect influences
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There’s also a trickle-down economic effect, even for those who weren’t displaced.
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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
There could be an additional trickle-down effect from fewer rideshares or food orders and even less of a chance of drunk online shopping.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
But the danger lies in Irsay’s diluted messaging, which regardless of his intentions during his year-end locker room speech, could have a trickle-down effect on the other pillars of his franchise: GM, coach and quarterback.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Michelle Wine Estates, and the trickle-down effect on grape-growers; a similar situation is taking place in California in part due to Vintage Wine Estate’s bankruptcy proceedings.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2025
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Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025
There could be an additional trickle-down effect from fewer rideshares or food orders and even less of a chance of drunk online shopping.
—Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 10 Jan. 2025
But the danger lies in Irsay’s diluted messaging, which regardless of his intentions during his year-end locker room speech, could have a trickle-down effect on the other pillars of his franchise: GM, coach and quarterback.
—James Boyd, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
Michelle Wine Estates, and the trickle-down effect on grape-growers; a similar situation is taking place in California in part due to Vintage Wine Estate’s bankruptcy proceedings.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 5 Jan. 2025
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“Trickle-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trickle-down. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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