"Trickle" Example Sentences
1. Water trickled from the pipe.
2. A trickle of blood ran down his arm.
3. The stream slowly formed as trickles of water joined together.
4. The information trickled out little by little over the course of weeks.
5. Raindrops trickled down the window pane.
6. The kiddie pool began to fill as water trickled from the garden hose.
7. Students trickled into the classroom as the bell rang.
8. Money trickled in as donations started coming in.
9. Investors trickled away as the company's stock price fell.
10. Memories started trickling back after visiting his childhood home.
11. As the wound healed, blood gradually trickled to a stop.
12. The flow of traffic trickled to a halt during rush hour.
13. The trickle of water from the ceiling turned into a steady stream.
14. Her friend's secrets slowly trickled out over years of late night talks.
15. More and more people trickled into the park as the weather warmed up.
16. The police investigation produced a trickle of new leads over the months.
17. Relatives and friends slowly trickled in for the wake.
18. The leak caused a steady trickle of water damage over time.
19. News about the incident first trickled out on social media.
20. They caught the trickle of water before it could cause any damage.
21. The wound stopped trickling blood once he applied pressure.
22. The trickle of doubts started to grow into a flood of uncertainty.
23. The audition process started with a trickle of applicants and grew rapidly.
24. The drips formed a steady trickle that worsened into a full leak.
25. The trickle of profits turned into a steady stream over time.
26. Little by little, information began to trickle out about the secret project.
27. Over time, the complaints about the product trickled in.
28. The entrepreneur's ideas first trickled out as rumors before going public.
29. The faint sounds gradually grew louder until they trickled into the hallway.
30. Thousands of people trickled into the stadium for the big game.
31. They patched the leak temporarily to slow the trickle of water into the basement.
32. New revelations about the scandal are trickling out weekly.
33. Shoppers trickled into the store as it opened for Black Friday sales.
34. The idea slowly trickled down from management to the lower levels.
35. The river formed as multiple streams trickled down from the mountainside.
36. The warnings about the storm first trickled out through social media.
37. The trickle of memories morphed into a flood as she stood in front of her childhood home.
38. They stemmed the trickle of blood flowing from his wound using direct pressure.
39. Employees slowly trickled out of the office as they clocked out for the day.
40. The trickle of gossip eventually turned into an avalanche of rumors.
41. Sunlight slowly trickled in through the gaps in the curtains.
42. Support for the bill first trickled in and then grew rapidly.
43. Their finances slowly trickled away as bills piled up.
44. The initial public interest in the project trickled to a stop.
45. The small leak caused a steady trickle of water damage over the years.
46. Thousands of votes trickled in as election results came in slowly.
47. We patched the roof to stop the trickle of rainwater leaking through.
48. Workers trickled in for the morning shift.
49. The trickle of contributions turned into a flood of donations after the news story aired.
50. The trickle of facts released to the media gradually built a clear picture of what happened.
51. The trickle of memories flooded back when she saw the old home video.
52. The trickle of orders gradually built into a steady stream over time.
53. The trickle of people into the store turned into a flood on Black Friday.
54. The trickle of water turned into a steady stream as the crack in the pipe worsened.
55. They caught the trickle of water before it could turn into a leak.
56. They stemmed the trickle of blood with direct pressure and a bandage.
57. Votes slowly trickled in on election night.
58. Warm sunlight gradually trickled into the room as dawn approached.
59. We patched the leak to slow the trickle of water damage in the basement.
60. Workers slowly trickled out of the factory at the end of the shift.
Common Phases
Trickle down: When benefits or funds gradually spread from upper level to lower level. The economy doesn't really
trickle down.
Trickle charge: A method of charging a battery at a very low rate to maintain it at full capacity without overcharging. I hooked up the spare battery with a
trickle charger.
Trickle irrigation: An irrigation method that applies water to the soil at a slow rate, allowing it to soak in. Farmers use
trickle irrigation to conserve water.
Trickle effect: A gradual spread or increase that starts from a small number or amount. The petition gained momentum through a
trickle effect of people sharing it online.
Trickle truth: When information is revealed gradually rather than all at once, often with intent to deceive. He told me the truth about what happened, but only revealed it slowly in a form of
trickle truth.
Trickle down economics: An economic theory that tax breaks and other benefits for corporations and the wealthy will
trickle down to everyone else. Many criticize
trickle down economics as ineffective.
Trickle feed: To feed an animal small amounts frequently instead of larger meals less often. It's best to
trickle feed sick animals to avoid digestive upset.
Trickle in: To enter or arrive in small numbers over a period of time. Guests slowly
trickled in for the party as it started.
Does that help give you some examples of common phrases using "
trickle"? Let me know if you have any other questions!