driblets

noun

plural of driblet
1
as in splashes
a very small amount money doled out in driblets to the workers

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2
as in beads
the quantity of fluid that falls naturally in one rounded mass rain leaked through the roof in solitary driblets here and there

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for driblets
  1. splashes
  2. beads
  3. sprinklings
  4. droplets
  5. specks
  6. drips
  7. glimmers
  8. drops
Noun
  • Topping up the battery takes 90 minutes, according to Shift Robotics, and an IP54 rating means the shoes shrug off splashes but would not enjoy a swim.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Dual 6-watt drivers push 12 watts of stereo sound, BassUp gives the low end a little extra kick, and the IPX7 waterproof build means splashes and rain aren’t a crisis.
    — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of splashes
Noun
  • The reception called for a less expansive train for easy movement on the dance floor, so Lauren changed into a corseted Wiederhoeft dress with glass beads, matching gloves, and a necklace from her mother.
    — Shelby Wax, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The translucent pink toys contain glitter and water beads and have cartoon faces.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of beads
Noun
  • My grandmother’s version typically called just for the addition of generous sprinklings of Lawry’s garlic salt and black pepper—and that’s it.
    — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 12 June 2026
Definition of sprinklings
Noun
  • But surprisingly, more particles do not mean more cloud droplets.
    — Elizabeth Rayne, ArsTechnica, 1 Oct. 2026
  • While engineers use computational models to estimate risks and certify vehicles, existing simulations overlook key physical mechanisms that govern how droplets break apart on impact.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of droplets
Noun
  • Calcium shows up as bright white specks on the coronary artery images.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Pulse a few times, until crumbs range in size from specks to peas.
    — Leah Eskin, Midwest Living, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of specks
Noun
  • The discreet sheet of color-changing material makes for a fun, bloody effect as water drips onto the surface.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 2 Oct. 2026
  • There’s not enough research to support the idea that NAD+ IV drips can infuse the coenzyme into the human body at a cellular level, Paulvin told CNBC Make It last March.
    — Renée Onque, CNBC, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of drips
Noun
  • Viewers get only glimmers of the characters’ personalities and backgrounds, but the show offers enough detail and texture to understand how Season 1 might unfold.
    — Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 Oct. 2026
  • These sensual glimmers are no match for the antagonistic sociality of straight male relationships, which, in this novel, quickly convert sympathy or desire into rivalry and aggression.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of glimmers
Noun
  • The two-day affair brought together more than 300 brands, artists and creators, alongside product launches, installations, food and live performances, while also serving as a platform for limited-edition drops and exclusive fashion releases.
    — Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Opening in 2023, French Custard has now made it through a few KC winters, and Wood said people still show up for their special pint drops.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of drops
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“Driblets.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/driblets. Accessed 9 Oct. 2026.

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