1
as in to drip
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
trickled a little honey into her tea
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2
as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the brook trickled along the glade
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Recent Examples of trickle
Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2025
Much of those costs eventually trickle down to customers.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
But that year still trickles into how Musselman and Thibodeau operate, shared branches on a Bill Musselman tree that has lived throughout modern basketball long after his death in 2000.
—Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 17 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Eventually, that enthusiasm can trickle down to other animals, too.
—Christopher Cann, USA TODAY, 26 Jan. 2025
Much of those costs eventually trickle down to customers.
—Ashley Miznazi, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Noun
The residual strength of the Christmas weekend box office helped juice the first proper moviegoing weekend numbers of 2025, but it's been a slow trickle ever since.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 26 Jan. 2025
But that year still trickles into how Musselman and Thibodeau operate, shared branches on a Bill Musselman tree that has lived throughout modern basketball long after his death in 2000.
—Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trickle
Verb
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The stage drips with talent (both Andrea San Miguel and Ayana Strutz are especially strong) and myriad forms of invention.—
Chris Jones,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Feb. 2025
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Photo: Shutterstock Elemental and erotic, Andrea Arnold’s reimagining of Emily Brontë’s 19th-century novel drips with longing.—
Radhika Seth,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
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Fins Up Water Park at Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau Nassau, Bahamas The Fins Up Water Park at Margaritaville Beach Resort Nassau offers four water slides, a FlowRider boogie board simulator, and a 10-foot dive board that sends guests splashing into an ultra-deep pool.—
Beth Luberecki,
USA TODAY,
10 Feb. 2025
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Taking a cue from the drapery and matching bolster, Mackin splashed the trim in Farrow & Ball's French Gray (No. 18) to standout against walls painted in Sherwin-Williams' Alabaster.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
9 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Perry turned around, took one dribble and launched a prayer from about 70-feet out.—
Ryan Canfield,
Fox News,
7 Feb. 2025
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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
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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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The American Academy of Dermatology Association says shingles rashes should be washed with a fragrance-free cleanser, coated with pure petroleum jelly, and covered with a clean, nonstick bandage daily until the blisters are completely healed.—
Brittany Risher,
SELF,
7 Feb. 2025
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Add it to your daily wash routine for best results.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Preceded by intermittent spatter fountains earlier in the afternoon, sustained fountaining began from the north vent, feeding multiple lava streams.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
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However, a small spatter of blood on the outside of the box could potentially be the perp’s.—
Nick Caruso,
TVLine,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The moment left onlookers stunned and the aftershocks have continued to ripple throughout Spain and the globe.—
Emily Olsen,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
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Keeping these tax credits in place means Pennsylvanians can continue to access essential care and protect themselves from medical debt—benefits that ripple through our families, communities, and the entire healthcare system.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Last offseason, the Falcons signed Kirk Cousins to a four-year, $180 million contract despite his Achilles tear in 2023.—
Antwan Staley,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
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Serena Brambilla also removed her child from the day care, telling KSTP the force and anger shown by the teacher brought her to tears.—
Mike Stunson,
Kansas City Star,
10 Feb. 2025
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“Trickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickle. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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