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noun

Definition of dribblenext
as in speck
a very small piece news about the remote earthquake was coming in dribbles

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dribble

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verb

ˈdri-bəl How to pronounce dribble (audio)
1
as in to drip
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops water dribbling over the lip of the fountain

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2
as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream rainwater dribbling along the partially clogged gutter

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3
as in to drool
to let saliva or some other substance flow from the mouth picnickers dribbling in eager anticipation of the hamburgers on the grill

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Recent Examples of dribble
Noun
In an era dominated by social media, a single dazzling dribble or spectacular goal can reach millions within hours. — Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026 His press-resistant movement with the ball bears a similarity to Kobbie Mainoo’s many dribbles for United. — The Athletic, New York Times, 27 June 2026
Verb
The athlete does not let himself be dribbled by the slightest sensitive subject, practicing an art of evasion beneath an XXL smile, under warm spotlights that illuminate his blue linen suit. — Time, Time, 26 June 2026 After a perfect header at midfield by Wout Weghorst advanced the ball deep in Morocco's half of the field, Crysencio Summerville dribbled close to the goal before he was taken down. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 30 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for dribble
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dribble
  1. speck
  2. drip
  3. splash
  4. drool
  5. bit
  6. flow
  7. wash
  8. spit
Noun
  • New York State created a Law, for an instant speck of time, going back many decades, in order to wrongfully ‘nab’ me.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 29 June 2026
  • One released a chaff cascade—hell’s own monsoon manifesting as specks of light, sound, and EM pulses falling through the hanging garden.
    — Jeff Spry, Space.com, 26 June 2026
Definition of speck
Verb
  • Blood dripped from his head; his father and daughter had various injuries.
    — Mery Mogollón, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 2026
  • Working with 5 to 6 pieces at a time, remove fish from batter, allowing excess to drip back into bowl, and add to hot oil, briefly dragging fish along surface of oil to prevent sticking.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 29 June 2026
Definition of drip
Verb
  • As extreme heat hits Boston, residents are finding ways to stay cool, from splashing in Frog Pond to stocking up on water at Fenway Park, while city officials and utility crews urge people to take precautions.
    — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 2 July 2026
  • White delivery vans with orange Katapulk logos splashed across each side delivered goods all over the island.
    — Rick Jervis, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of splash
Verb
  • Isaacs said the symptoms of heat stress or heat stroke include excessive panting, drooling, vomiting, seizures or collapse.
    — Renee Anderson, CBS News, 1 July 2026
  • This golden lasagna is the perfect way to offer a vegetarian option that meat-eaters will be drooling over.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026
Definition of drool
Noun
  • This pacing problem extends to subplots like the Henry-in-a-coma bit.
    — Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 5 July 2026
  • Scientists pointed out that the abrasion bit the rover used to expose the rocks was sterilized before launch and has cut into other rocks across Jezero without ever producing a G-band this strong.
    — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 4 July 2026
Definition of bit
Verb
  • Rainfall — as little as a tenth of an inch, according to the Allegheny County Sanitary Authority, or ALCOSAN — can cause an overflow of stormwater and raw sewage to flow into the rivers.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • Through the morning, a river of mourners dressed in black flowed from the Grand Mosalla.
    — Billy Stockwell, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of flow
Verb
  • Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.
    — Alexandra Frost, USA Today, 5 July 2026
  • The optimal times to use hair oil are before washing your hair or after a blow-dry.
    — Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 5 July 2026
Definition of wash
Verb
  • And then there were watermelon-eating and seed-spitting contests and old fashioned sack races.
    — Orlando Sentinel Staff, The Orlando Sentinel, 4 July 2026
  • One significant problem, however, is that red dwarfs spit out harmful torrents of radiation in fierce gusts of their stellar winds, which can strip away a planet's atmosphere.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 2 July 2026
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“Dribble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dribble. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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