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noun

Definition of dribblesnext
plural of dribble
as in specks
a very small piece news about the remote earthquake was coming in dribbles

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dribbles

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verb

present tense third-person singular of dribble
1
as in drips
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops water dribbling over the lip of the fountain

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2
as in splashes
to flow in a broken irregular stream rainwater dribbling along the partially clogged gutter

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3
as in drools
to let saliva or some other substance flow from the mouth picnickers dribbling in eager anticipation of the hamburgers on the grill

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dribbles
  1. spits
  2. particles
  3. snippets
  4. crumbs
  5. grains
  6. molecules
Verb
  • Combined, the powertrain spits out 1,184 horsepower.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This little dude spits in my face and says, ‘F— you.
    Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of spits
Noun
  • The researchers specifically studied zinc oxide, polyimide, and nickel-organic composite particles.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Quantum computing is a revolutionary type of computing that leverages the principles of quantum mechanics—the fundamental theory in physics that describes the behavior of particles at the atomic and subatomic levels.
    Tom Howarth, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of particles
Noun
  • Not literal strings, of course — but tiny loops or snippets of vibrating energy.
    Tom Siegfried, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Their owner has been sharing snippets of their lives on TikTok since Marlin, the eldest Labrador, was welcomed into their family.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 28 Nov. 2024
Definition of snippets
Noun
  • Bake in preheated oven until until wooden pick inserted in center comes out with some moist crumbs attached, about 35 minutes.
    Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024
  • The robot vacuum and mop seamlessly moves from room to room, hoovering dirt, dust and crumbs along the way.
    Catherine Garcia, theweek, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of crumbs
Noun
  • Additionally, ensuring a good mix of fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean proteins supports brain and vascular health.
    Mill Etienne, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Small changes, like adding more fruits, vegetables and whole grains to your meals, can make a big difference.
    Cindy Chia, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of grains
Noun
  • Experts examined the needles using mass spectrometry, which measures molecules’ mass-to-charge ratio, and an imaging technique called micro-CT scanning.
    Julia Binswanger, Smithsonian Magazine, 11 Dec. 2024
  • These molecules stimulate hair and skin growth, regulate metabolism, boost bone health, and in some cases may even be anti-inflammatory.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of molecules
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