as in speck
a very small piece
news about the remote earthquake was coming in dribbles
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as in to drip
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
water dribbling over the lip of the fountain
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as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
rainwater dribbling along the partially clogged gutter
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Recent Examples of dribble
Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
Watkins took a few dribbles, gathered and finished with his left hand while drawing a foul, setting the scene for a go-ahead free throw.
—David Delgado, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2025
Jay King, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
And despite cities trying to put the brakes on all-out parties of the past, college kids are dribbling into South Florida for a day at the beach and a night at the bar.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
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Noun
Perry turned around, took one dribble and launched a prayer from about 70-feet out.
—Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 7 Feb. 2025
Watkins took a few dribbles, gathered and finished with his left hand while drawing a foul, setting the scene for a go-ahead free throw.
—David Delgado, Orange County Register, 5 Feb. 2025
Verb
After White stole the spotlight for a quick stretch, Tatum dribbled to his right, squared his body in mid-air and drilled a long 3-pointer over Mikal Bridges to give Boston an 89-70 lead.
—Jay King, The Athletic, 9 Feb. 2025
And despite cities trying to put the brakes on all-out parties of the past, college kids are dribbling into South Florida for a day at the beach and a night at the bar.
—Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dribble
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Coincidentally, also visible in the new images is the planet Mercury, appearing as a tiny speck of light gliding closer to the sun.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
17 Feb. 2025
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Such heady heights look like a speck on the horizon right now, and the question is how small that prospect needs to shrink for anger in the stands to rise again.—
Laurie Whitwell,
The Athletic,
16 Feb. 2025
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In two batches, dip bananas in batter to coat, allowing excess to drip off; place in skillet and cook 4 minutes or until tops and bottoms are golden brown, turning once.—
Angelica Stabile,
Fox News,
23 Feb. 2025
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Diamonds and sapphires dripped across her collarbone from a band at mid-neck.—
Maureen Lee Lenker,
EW.com,
20 Feb. 2025
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Also spray nearby vegetation to help dilute any bleach that splashes on the leaves.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Feb. 2025
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Enclosed in a glass cylinder, the suite features three bedrooms, outdoor showers, a gym and splash pool; a dining table for up to twelve; and a private elevator and stairs connecting the decks.—
Passport by ForbesLife,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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Symptoms of poisoning include upset stomach, drooling, loss of appetite, depression of the central nervous system, convulsions and irregular heartbeat.—
Ella Gonzales,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
7 Feb. 2025
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While the animal may be seen drooling or swaying, which can spark fear of rabies, opossums are extremely resistant to the disease, according to the Humane Society of the United States.—
Gordon G. Chang,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
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One of those rare attacks occurred just two years ago in 2023, when a shark bit a snorkeling American woman.—
Max Saltman,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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Rather than spending years of R&D perpetually reinventing themselves, its creators take what’s worked in their own games, incorporate the best bits of others, and remix the brew over and over.—
Isaiah Colbert,
Rolling Stone,
18 Feb. 2025
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Corporate news While investors wait for broad economic signs, company news continued to flow.—
Medora Lee,
USA TODAY,
19 Feb. 2025
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Videos and photos of the bright orange lava flowing down the mountainside went viral after a group of hikers posted them on social media.—
Billy Stockwell,
CNN,
18 Feb. 2025
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Cocktails also get creative treatment: The Open Sesame (18 dollars), for example, melds rye washed in sesame oil, prosecco and shiso bitters into a palate-pleasing elixir.—
Cindy Hirschfeld,
New York Times,
20 Feb. 2025
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While silk does have antimicrobial properties, pillowcases, like your face, need to be washed regularly to avoid harboring bacteria.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
20 Feb. 2025
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There would be fire hoses and spitting dogs and police nightsticks to contend with.—
Bea L. Hines,
Miami Herald,
21 Feb. 2025
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In the cabin, an ember from the fire spits out onto the floor and flames begin to surround Van.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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“Dribble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dribble. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.
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