1
as in to drip
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
trickled a little honey into her tea
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2
as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the brook trickled along the glade
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Recent Examples of trickle
Staff Author, InStyle, 6 June 2026
The first images will come out, the film will come out, the music is going to start trickling out.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 June 2026
Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Consider adding a running water feature to your bird bath, either with a fountain or a simple, slow trickle from a hose.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
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Verb
In preparation for a separate section of the photo shoot, the Only Murders in the Building star swapped her pink eye makeup for a shimmering, leafy-green eyeshadow that seemed to trickle past her eyes and up along her brow bone.
—Staff Author, InStyle, 6 June 2026
The first images will come out, the film will come out, the music is going to start trickling out.
—Chris Willman, Variety, 4 June 2026
Noun
While a trickle of vessels has been able to transit the waterway, traffic has stayed far below prewar levels, when over 100 ships would pass through each day.
—Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 1 June 2026
Consider adding a running water feature to your bird bath, either with a fountain or a simple, slow trickle from a hose.
—Madeline Buiano, Martha Stewart, 29 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for trickle
Verb
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In February, Dayton shared a video of herself flipping her hair back, causing liquid to drip from her nose.—
Catherine Santino,
PEOPLE,
9 June 2026
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Wipe the paint brush on the edge of the rubber band to remove excess paint, which will drip into the can below.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 June 2026
Verb
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Roy splashed ashore and ran along the old dock.—
Byron W. Dalrymple,
Outdoor Life,
4 June 2026
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Nearby, a little girl splashed in the fountain beneath the landmark flagpole overlooking South Livermore Avenue.—
Martha Ross,
Mercury News,
4 June 2026
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Two dribbles to get to his spot, rather than continuing to work in a crowd for a better shot that doesn’t exist.—
Zach Harper,
New York Times,
5 June 2026
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For example, during his dominant, 18-point first quarter in the Spurs’ Game 5 win over the Timberwolves, on one play Wembanyama hit a combo of hesitation dribbles into a crossover into a spinning layup over Rudy Gobert.—
Rohan Nadkarni,
NBC news,
14 May 2026
Verb
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California air regulators approved a sweeping update of the state’s cap-and-invest program, tightening the pollution cap while reshaping how billions in climate dollars flow through communities and industry.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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As those creative juices start flowing, the superstar comedian realizes her illness might be fertile ground for a new special.—
Michael Schneider,
Variety,
29 May 2026
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And in San Clemente, the pier was closed until Wednesday afternoon as waves reached its underside and appeared to break off some wood and wash it to shore.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
11 June 2026
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Dirty or dusty flags can be washed or dry cleaned, and there are no provisions against mending or repairing a flag, according to the American Legion.—
Darleene Powells,
Boston Herald,
10 June 2026
Noun
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Tips To Keep Your Microwave Clean Longer Wiping up spills and spatters after cooking can make routine cleaning much easier.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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Jim Clemente told Fox News that his conclusion from the blood spatter on her porch is that she was taken alive.—
Lizzie Lanuza,
StyleCaster,
11 May 2026
Verb
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The pandemic dealt a severe blow to the total supply of new cars, which has rippled down to the used market.—
Robert Ferris,
CNBC,
10 June 2026
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The production generates periodic boisterous fun along the way through brisk staging, galvanizing projections and splashy costuming, plus a few entertaining performances rippling out of the cast in bigger and smaller roles.—
Christopher Smith,
Oc Register,
9 June 2026
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Some clips, showing officers performing rapid and intense chest compressions on Lucy, were so disturbing that members of her family left the courtroom in tears.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
10 June 2026
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Exploring the divide between technology and toys through Jessie results in a deeply profound, moving story that had me in a puddle of tears.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
10 June 2026
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“Trickle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickle. Accessed 12 Jun. 2026.
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