dribble
verb (used without object)
to fall or flow in drops or small quantities; trickle.
dribbled
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past participleof dribble.past participle
A verb form used in perfect and passive verb constructions and that can also function as a modifier.
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past tense formof dribble.past tense
Used to describe completed actions or previous habitual actions.
dribbleverb (used without object)to fall or flow in drops or small quantities; trickle.
Example Sentences
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On the field, Maradona dazzled fans as he dribbled around defenders like no else could.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 16, 2026
Leverkusen were not happy with the penalty award as Malik Tillman's torso seemed to make contact with Madueke's foot as he dribbled into the box.
From BBC ● Mar. 11, 2026
Sierra Canyon’s Delaney White received the ensuing inbounds pass, dribbled into the frontcourt, pulled up behind the three-point line and launched a potential tying jumper, but it hit the rim and bounced off.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 8, 2026
A sweetly-struck kick sailed over Steyn and dribbled into touch five metres from Scotland's line for a 50:22.
From BBC ● Nov. 15, 2025
He dribbled between his legs before shooting a floater in the paint.
From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan
