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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Kiki Rice dribbled to the hoop, deked and then put up a shot over the Toronto Tempo practice squad, crisp ombre blue-and-burgundy nails releasing the ball into the basket.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026
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
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
A tear dribbled down her cheek and she brushed it away with a fist.
From "When Dimple Met Rishi" by Sandhya Menon
