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as in to flow
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
water from the leaky roof was dripping all over the floor the cracked bottle dripped wine
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Recent Examples of drip
Clara McMahon, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
One wrong injection, one wrongly dispensed IV drip, could kill a patient and end Floria’s career.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
Aja Romano, Vox, 4 Mar. 2025
But unlike cinnamon rolls, which typically have a sugary glaze or cream cheese frosting on top, sticky buns are usually inverted once baked so that a syrupy, caramel-like glaze that's studded with nutty pieces of pecan or walnuts will be on top and drip down into each bite.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Best of all, the pints, paddle, plunger, and drip tray are all dishwasher-safe for easy care.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 22 Feb. 2025
One wrong injection, one wrongly dispensed IV drip, could kill a patient and end Floria’s career.
—Stephanie Bunbury, Deadline, 17 Feb. 2025
Verb
Reviews of the Peacock series dripped with disdain and revulsion for the entire project: Here’s the Guardian:
The show doesn’t just make the case for Anthony’s innocence all over again.
—Aja Romano, Vox, 4 Mar. 2025
But unlike cinnamon rolls, which typically have a sugary glaze or cream cheese frosting on top, sticky buns are usually inverted once baked so that a syrupy, caramel-like glaze that's studded with nutty pieces of pecan or walnuts will be on top and drip down into each bite.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drip
Noun
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Turning one of the studio’s all-time classics into a complete bore is remarkable.—
Barry Levitt,
TIME,
21 Mar. 2025
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The set includes one gun each in 12, 16, 20, 28 gauge, and .410 bore.—
Chris Dorsey,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Try this weighted blanket from Amazon for a more affordable option that is made with glass beads.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
19 Mar. 2025
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The runway looks will include styles with intricate embellishments like complex pearl patterns, pictures and portraits, including some creations that required hundreds of thousands of beads and weeks of embroidery.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
WWD,
14 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Anytime billions flow into an industry, competition ramps up and stock valuations soar.—
David Trainer,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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The neoclassical style was still in fashion; flowing dresses with empire waists were de rigueur.—
Hannah Jackson,
Vogue,
25 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Wild ponies, svelte & savage, graze in dune grasses, whinny, yawn.—
J.T. Townley,
The New York Review of Books,
6 Mar. 2025
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The world of Antony and Cleopatra is so immense that time yawns in it . .—
Jay Nordlinger,
National Review,
31 Jan. 2025
Noun
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In storm clouds, however, those additional droplets freeze into ice crystals, making the effects of aerosol particles on storms tricky to pin down.—
Chris Wright,
The Conversation,
11 Mar. 2025
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Viruses spread through respiratory droplets released when coughing, sneezing, or talking.—
Jennifer Welsh,
Verywell Health,
11 Mar. 2025
Verb
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In the loss to UNLV, Bo Kimble poured in 42 points, including a left-handed free throw in honor of Gathers that drew a standing ovation.—
Cam Inman,
Mercury News,
26 Mar. 2025
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Empowering The Retail Investor Retail investors are pouring record levels into stocks.—
Tamara Kostova,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Beelzebub, however, is nothing but evil incarnate, first appearing as a sort of metaphysical pollution—a writhing black oil-like glob suspended in midair.—
Richard Brody,
The New Yorker,
11 Mar. 2025
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But, just like peanut butter—which is considered healthy for infants—Levinson says that cold, firm chunks or thick globs of butter may pose a choking hazard.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
7 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Having great synergy between leader and team will trickle into company margins over time, leading to wins for all.—
Jordan Rackie,
Forbes.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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News of weather balloon reductions has trickled in over the last month.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
27 Mar. 2025
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“Drip.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drip. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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