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Recent Examples of drippy Sans trays or drippy solutions, these strips are compact for travel and mess-free. Madison Yauger, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024 People still walk in with greasy pizza slices, drippy ice cream cones and overflowing cups of coffee. Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024 One is chock full of dense, drippy fat that will make the meal taste good under almost any circumstance. Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 27 Apr. 2024 Corticosteroid nasal sprays can help relieve drippy noses. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 5 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for drippy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drippy
Adjective
  • The telltale signs range from sticky, clammy skin to having moisture on your windows and walls.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Apr. 2025
  • In an interview with Fox Business on Wednesday, Dimon said rising interest rates, sticky inflation, and widening credit spreads are setting the stage for a wave of financial strain among U.S. companies.
    Hannah Parry, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Strahovski and her family said their goodbyes to the city in a sentimental post in February 2025.
    Emy LaCroix, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The British monarch and his longtime partner, who celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary on Wednesday, marked the sentimental milestone on Monday with a pair of portraits shared on social media.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Had the veteran made sloppy errors or been at blame for any goals conceded, Farke would have been left with nowhere else to turn.
    Beren Cross, New York Times, 7 Apr. 2025
  • During Nebraska’s run, Cardenas endured an uncharacteristic sloppy spell, turning over the ball six times in the first half.
    Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 5 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • But Morris got wet and was suffering from hypothermia by the time rescuers arrived.
    CBS News, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2025
  • Some greens are known for being dry while others have a rep for being wet, and a new type of golf ball coating could make for better golfing on both.
    Ben Coxworth, New Atlas, 25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
  • The bad news is that, for now, the details are a bit fuzzy.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Gomez opted for her signature almond shape to lean into the soft vibes, while her fuzzy teddy bear coat and shiny gold hoop earrings made everything feel very quiet luxury.
    Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 7 Apr. 2025
Adjective
  • Next month, Cinnabon is opening a first-of-its-kind location with sister brand Carvel that mashes up Cinnabon’s hot and gooey cinnamon rolls with Carvel’s ice creams for a selection of desserts.
    Jordan Valinsky, CNN Money, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The secret to this fantastic recipe is pockets of bursting, gooey cheese in every bite.
    Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025

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“Drippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drippy. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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