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trickled

 

Definitions from WordNet

Verb trickle has 1 sense
  1. trickle, dribble, filter - run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream; "water trickled onto the lawn from the broken hose"; "reports began to dribble in"
    --1 is one way to run, flow, feed, course
    Derived form: noun trickle1
    Sample sentence:
    Water and oil trickle into the bowl

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Trickled

Definition: (verb) To flow or cause to flow in a thin, gentle stream or series of drops

Sense 1: Literally trickling

Example sentence: The rain trickled down the windowpane, creating a soothing sound.

Sense 2: Figuratively trickling

Example sentence: News about their engagement trickled through the small town, sparking excitement among the residents.

Sense 3: Trickling as a result of limited quantity

Example sentence: The donations trickled in slowly, making it challenging to meet the fundraising goal.

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