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as in dripped
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops
water dribbling over the lip of the fountain
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as in splashed
to flow in a broken irregular stream
rainwater dribbling along the partially clogged gutter
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Recent Examples of dribbled
The dominant dunks became limp layups that dribbled off the rim.
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Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Cain dribbled three-quarters of the length of the court, sped past Cunningham and elevated off two feet in the lane, slamming the ball with his right hand over hulking Pistons center Jalen Duren.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
San Diego’s Dudinha dribbled down the left sideline before taking a hard right just before the goalmouth.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Arfsten dribbled to the top of the penalty box, did a crossover then passed across to Rossi, who let the ball go to his left foot before unleashing a shot.
—Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Hopkins dribbled around the Palmeiras goalkeeper and passed the ball into the empty net.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
The American then dribbled into the box and chipped a subtle lob into the far corner.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Still with a chance to win the game, UF point guard Xavian Lee took the ensuring inbounds pass the length of the court and dribbled behind the basket, but the Hawkeyes deflected his pass attempt to Haugh in the lane to secure the stunning upset.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Battle, who finished with 14 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, took the inbound pass near the paint and dribbled out along the baseline for more space before turning to swish the winner.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Los Angeles Times, 28 Apr. 2026
Cain dribbled three-quarters of the length of the court, sped past Cunningham and elevated off two feet in the lane, slamming the ball with his right hand over hulking Pistons center Jalen Duren.
—Josh Robbins, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
San Diego’s Dudinha dribbled down the left sideline before taking a hard right just before the goalmouth.
—Ryan Finley, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Arfsten dribbled to the top of the penalty box, did a crossover then passed across to Rossi, who let the ball go to his left foot before unleashing a shot.
—Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Hopkins dribbled around the Palmeiras goalkeeper and passed the ball into the empty net.
—Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 13 Apr. 2026
The American then dribbled into the box and chipped a subtle lob into the far corner.
—ABC News, 5 Apr. 2026
Still with a chance to win the game, UF point guard Xavian Lee took the ensuring inbounds pass the length of the court and dribbled behind the basket, but the Hawkeyes deflected his pass attempt to Haugh in the lane to secure the stunning upset.
—Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Mar. 2026
Battle, who finished with 14 points, 11 rebounds and five assists, took the inbound pass near the paint and dribbled out along the baseline for more space before turning to swish the winner.
—CBS News, 22 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dribbled
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Bristowe shared a video of herself in a post-op bra with drains attached, as fluid dripped through tubes.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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Essential Drip Glossy Balm in the shade skinny dripped and the brand's Mélange à Trois Blush & Highlight Stick in the shade sweet talker to apply her look in the car.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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The same day, the left-leaning Guardian and right-wing Daily Telegraph newspapers also splashed images on their front pages of Charles at the congressional dais.—
Freddie Clayton,
NBC news,
30 Apr. 2026
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In the painting, he is shown raising his fist as Secret Service agents surround him, blood splashed across his face.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
29 Apr. 2026
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Keong says these pillow protectors slide easily over her puffiest pillows, wash up well at the laundromat, and help prevent her new pillows from getting too drooled-on to be presentable for overnight guests.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
23 Sep. 2025
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The agreement gave Poway a means of replacing water that flowed into the Lake Poway reservoir, said Poway Utilities Administrator Carlos Cortes.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 Apr. 2026
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This dynamic flowed through to Peacock as well, where EBITDA losses were $432 million.—
Jill Goldsmith,
Deadline,
23 Apr. 2026
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Clothes were washed outdoors in a heavy barrel called a zhlukto, or carried to a nearby stream.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Opposite Paul Newman, she was featured as a character known as Lucille, The Girl, who sensuously washed his car in an iconic scene from 1967's Cool Hand Luke.—
Angela Andaloro,
PEOPLE,
25 Apr. 2026
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The international organization disbanded its KU chapter in 2018 after a scandal where pledges were urinated on, spat on and hit repeatedly for coming forward with hazing reports, according to a story in The Kansan, the university newspaper.—
Matthew Kelly
April 23,
Kansas City Star,
23 Apr. 2026
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The Georgia Forestry Commission reports that the continuing drought and high winds have kept the fires spitting out smoke as crews attempt to get them under control.—
Daniel Wilkerson,
CBS News,
23 Apr. 2026
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Yet frustration amongst some Prince fans has bubbled over.—
Keith Murphy,
VIBE.com,
21 Apr. 2026
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The accusations bubbled up following Barnum-Dann’s announcement of plans to open four new concepts within the year, including three at the new Tower Broadway building.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
16 Apr. 2026
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As Day 2’s first few picks were phoned in, reports trickled out that the Lions were interested in an edge rusher.—
Colton Pouncy,
New York Times,
30 Apr. 2026
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Trump’s push against DEI trickled down to the private-sector, as corporate sponsors pulled support from local LGBTQ organizations, including Stonewall.—
Amanda Rosa
Updated April 28,
Miami Herald,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Dribbled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dribbled. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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