trickle
verb (used without object)
to flow or fall by drops, or in a small, gentle stream.
Example Sentences
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The bubbly 28-year-old sits on the porch of a bungalow at the temple complex and says hello to the other women, who start trickling into the room.
From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026
Yet it’s hard to see the spoils of an AI-driven economy trickling down to everyone.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 2, 2026
HIV program funds are trickling back into L.A.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
By Monday morning, there had been no reports of Israeli strikes or continued fighting, with some residents of southern Lebanon cautiously trickling back to their homes.
From Barron's ● Jun. 22, 2026
“Harry, I don’t think we’re going to be able to,” said Hermione, the tears trickling down her face.
From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling
