as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water
dripping shoes left on the porch to dry
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as in flowing
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 dripping
Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
The ceiling leaked and investigators observed dripping water, another dangerous contamination risk, collecting in buckets in a sterile manufacturing area.
—Megan Rose, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2025
Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
For her 2005 tour, Kylie Minogue performed at least four songs in a leotard dripping in crystals, a giant feather bustle and an enormous feather headdress.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
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Adjective
In true fair form, it's served on a stick and with a paper tray to catch all the leftover dripping cheese.
—Amanda Hancock, The Courier-Journal, 18 Aug. 2025
The ceiling leaked and investigators observed dripping water, another dangerous contamination risk, collecting in buckets in a sterile manufacturing area.
—Megan Rose, ProPublica, 12 Aug. 2025
Verb
Scallion danishes dripping in garlic butter!
—Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2025
For her 2005 tour, Kylie Minogue performed at least four songs in a leotard dripping in crystals, a giant feather bustle and an enormous feather headdress.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dripping
Adjective
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This set includes eight in saturated tones, plus 30 faux maple leaves that are surprisingly detailed and great for scattering along a mantle or layering into a centerpiece.—
Toni Sutton,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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Coconut is a high-calorie food rich in saturated fat that could potentially impact your heart disease risk.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
27 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The Risk Perception Gap Despite these compelling examples and the long track record of inclusive finance institutions, capital is not flowing in sufficient amounts for inclusive finance institutions to develop their climate adaptation initiatives.—
Felicia Jackson,
Forbes.com,
3 Sep. 2025
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The river was flowing swiftly, washing away many people.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Adam Paul, Montna Farms operations manager, said that within minutes of pouring water into the dry fields, various species — birds, frogs, cranes — start to appear.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
4 Sep. 2025
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The injection molding process begins with the user pouring a liquid elastomer mixture into the injection chamber.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
3 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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An in-use wiping cloth should still be wet and somewhat clean from being in a sanitizing solution when at rest.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
5 Sep. 2025
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Hydroplaning occurs when a vehicle begins to slide uncontrollably on wet roads.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Within is a hidden world of trickling springs and deep, dark pools.—
Eva Frederick,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Sep. 2025
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Every summer, Saturday Night Live departures start trickling in.—
Rosa Escandon,
Forbes.com,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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When TikTok virality and playlist automation saturate listeners’ attention, artistic sameness threatens to rule the day—but independent artists on their own unique paths are still with us.—
Jenn Pelly,
Time,
7 June 2025
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Rain could aid firefighting efforts and saturate dry fuels, reducing their risk of igniting in the future.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
MSNBC Newsweek,
24 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Under the post that included romantic and silly shots of Neeson sprinkling some popcorn over her head, Joely left a string of red heart emojis in the comments section.—
Jen Juneau,
PEOPLE,
4 Sep. 2025
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Then, to complete the deep clean, Lane suggests, sprinkling baking soda on the bottom of the dishwasher and running a second hot cycle with no detergent.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Nothing is pre-washed and none of the ingredients for my recipes were pre-cut.—
Alexis Berger,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
8 Aug. 2025
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“Dripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dripping. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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