trickled

verb

Definition of tricklednext
past tense of trickle
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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  1. dripped
  2. splashed
  3. washed
  4. bubbled
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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
  • 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
Definition of splashed
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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
  • 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
  • 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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