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adjective

Definition of drippingnext
as in saturated
containing, covered with, or thoroughly penetrated by water dripping shoes left on the porch to dry

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dripping

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verb

present participle of drip
as in flowing
to fall or let fall in or as if in drops water from the leaky roof was dripping all over the floor the cracked bottle dripped wine

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Recent Examples of dripping
Adjective
Gomez mirrored the monochrome theme in an autumnal ensemble dripping in shades of brown. — Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 30 Aug. 2026 The man in black is wracked and choking, mangling the words, eyes dripping. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 You’re gussied up in a white satin jumpsuit with pedal-pusher legs and dripping in fringe and glitter. — Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026 Flavorizer bars sit between the grates and fuel source and catch dripping fat. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 13 Aug. 2026 Gently squeeze out any excess water so the hair is damp rather than dripping. — Anya Meyerowitz, Glamour, 2 Aug. 2026 Blood was still dripping from my head and both elbows, and my shirt was soaked in blood, which was now seeping into my pants. — Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026 The witness said the pilot was conscious but not speaking and that fuel was dripping from the fuel tank. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 30 July 2026 Take a monthly walk around the house with TVs and music to actively listen for a toilet running or faucet dripping. — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 27 July 2026
Verb
There’s a mysterious liquid dripping from the ceiling next to the changing table. — Zachary Pincus-Roth, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026 Condensation can look like a hazy fog, water droplets, or streams of water dripping down the window. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 28 Aug. 2026 The build plate is completely flat, which prevents resin from dripping back down into the resin tray. — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 21 Aug. 2026 With blood dripping down her face, Vipress was able to power through. — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 16 Aug. 2026 Frequent zoom-ins shown on screens showed sweat dripping down his face, and his hair resembled something similar to a mad scientist after an experiment blows up in their face. — Joseph Hernandez august 13, Kansas City Star, 13 Aug. 2026 Sunburned in my memory was the wall of belts, cuffs and chokers dripping gloriously in silver studs. — Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2026 Inspectors have previously found toilet paper and human feces in growing fields in Mexico and observed air conditioning units dripping onto crawfish in China. — Julia Ingram, CBS News, 11 Aug. 2026 Sarah answered the door dripping from the bath, wrapped in one of her mother’s bridal-tour evening robes. — Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dripping
  1. saturated
  2. flowing
  3. soaked
  4. pouring
  5. soaking
  6. trickling
  7. wet
  8. sprinkling
Adjective
  • For businesses and marketers LinkedIn’s experiment is a valuable reminder to avoid publishing AI saturated content.
    — Gene Marks, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Teal with Rose Accents While reds and yellows dominated the 2000s, other saturated palettes—including pink, brown, green and blue—also made their way into home decorating.
    — Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of saturated
Verb
  • Previous research suggested Saturn's hexagon results from an eastward jet within its atmosphere flowing in a curving path near the ringed planet's north pole.
    — Charles Q. Choi, Space.com, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Progress has been hampered by persistent rain and challenging terrain, as crews have to work in a narrow mountain gorge, hemmed in between unstable cliffs and a fast-flowing river.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of flowing
Adjective
  • Fortunately for us, there are plenty of ways to mix the two this weekend — from spa deals and rum-soaked revelry to a nostalgic hard rock show or a night of stress-busting belly laughs.
    — Kari Barnett, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Kornacki then exclaimed, trying to collect his soaked papers.
    — Janey Wetzel, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of soaked
Verb
  • Retail investors were meanwhile pouring money into oil funds on the assumption that prices would rebound, adding to strains in the futures market.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Experts say the realities of construction –– blasting through rock with dynamite, pouring concrete into natural landforms and storing water in reservoirs –– could have unintended effects.
    — Simone McCarthy, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of pouring
Adjective
  • Pre-soaking socks in baking soda, vinegar, or oxygen bleach removes stains and brightens whites.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 30 July 2026
Definition of soaking
Verb
  • There’s still that end-of-summer heat trickling into September, making the full-time transition from flowy linen pants to wide-leg jeans all the more difficult.
    — India Roby, Glamour, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Stimulus trickling in Economists expect better growth for the rest of the year, as adverse weather fades and local governments accelerate fiscal spending.
    — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of trickling
Adjective
  • This was a simpler and more secure replacement, though the elastic did tend to perish rather quickly in wet or tropical conditions.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • To do the most thorough job, remove dust, cobwebs, and debris from the glass and window frame using a hand duster or soft brush before applying any wet solution.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of wet
Verb
  • Guests were encouraged to offer prayers by sprinkling tobacco, sage, white cedar, and sweetgrass on the fire.
    — Gregory Harutunian, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Wheat, rice, and corn flours are the three most common options for sprinkling over your soil.
    — Ashley Chalmers, The Spruce, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of sprinkling

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“Dripping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dripping. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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