1
as in dripped
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 splashed
to flow in a broken irregular stream
the brook trickled along the glade
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These are topical antibiotics that are dripped into the ear canal.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
30 Dec. 2024 -
Akin to her music, the costumes, backdrops, images, props and 20-person dance squad dripped with vibrant color and outrageous swagger.—
Bob Gendron,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Dec. 2024
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One side of the 15-story Residence Inn by Marriott is splashed in bright orange, red and yellow paint depicting a portrait of country singer and songwriter Johnny Cash.—
Hanh Truong,
Sacramento Bee,
2 Jan. 2025
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In its June 6 launch, the booster and second stage splashed down, intact, in the Gulf of Mexico and Indian Ocean respectively.—
Bryan Walsh,
Vox,
30 Dec. 2024
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Separately, norovirus outbreaks can also spring from food that was contaminated at the source and that’s often eaten raw, like shellfish harvested from virus-laden water or produce washed with it.—
Maggie O'Neill,
SELF,
6 Jan. 2025
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There was a lot of talk about Aaron Rodgers being washed.—
C. Isaiah Smalls II,
Miami Herald,
6 Jan. 2025
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On the federal level, much of the scrutiny has bubbled up in the House Administration Committee, which oversees federal elections.—
Gabe Kaminsky,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
22 Dec. 2024
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The Bear Season 4 (FX) TBA The Bear’s popularity has bubbled over like a pot of boiling water since its debut.—
Lucy Ford,
TIME,
20 Dec. 2024
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“Trickled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trickled. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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