as in bead
the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass there were only a few droplets left in the canteen

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Recent Examples of droplet The virus can be transmitted in a few ways: Typically, RSV spreads through large droplets. Korin Miller, SELF, 30 Oct. 2024 By Juno DeMelo October 25, 2024 The smell of peppermint mochas is in the air—and so are respiratory droplets, damn it. Juno Demelo, Glamour, 25 Oct. 2024 Even with care, droplets of water can seep into your gear, wreaking havoc and possibly even destroying your items completely. Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 22 Oct. 2024 Though guttation is a common occurrence on these fruiting bodies, the bright red droplets eventually dry up and turn more brown colored. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for droplet 
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Noun
  • Each door reveals new supplies for DIY activities such as assorted round beads, charms, and thread for DIY friendship bracelets, plus other gifts like nail polish and nail stickers to create festive purple, pink, blue, and yellow manicures.
    Ali Faccenda, People.com, 5 Nov. 2024
  • According to the local tourism board, the beads are the only historical item allowed to leave the island.
    Alev Aktar, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2024
Noun
  • Plate-sized globs of bear scat lay everywhere, and the bruins’ beds cratered the forest floor.
    Ben Goldfarb, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Wait a few hours—until the milk starts to curdle and produce solid globs that fall to the bottom—and strain out your liquids with a cheesecloth.
    Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 26 July 2024
Noun
  • Guests can customize their experience, adding IV drips and vitamin shots depending on their needs.
    James Manso, WWD, 29 Oct. 2024
  • The company had moved its milk, sugar and simple drip coffee behind the bar during the early days of COVID-19, but the switch back should give its baristas more time to craft the lattes, macchiatos and other less straight-forward drinks.
    Kate Gibson, CBS News, 31 Oct. 2024
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  • But smart shoppers know that the early bird gets the worm, and many of our favorite brands and products are already seeing surprising price drops before the big day, just like Asus who produce a staggering array of PCs and peripherals that our PCMag reviewers tend to rate highly.
    K. Thor Jensen, PCMAG, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Ballot drop boxes and vote centers are open until 8 p.m. today.
    Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Droplet.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/droplet. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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