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residue - Refers to the small amount of something that remains after most has been removed, consumed, or used up.

After the cleaning, there was still a greasy residue on the surface of the kitchen counter that needed further scrubbing.

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trickle - (of a liquid) flow in a small stream

Water trickled from the faucet even after it was turned off.

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gurgle - To make a bubbling sound like that made by water running out of a bottle

When Sam had a big decision to make, he walked into the woods and sat by a gurgling brook to contemplate and be alone with his thoughts.

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ripple - A small wave resulting in water from displacement or movement.

The stone Paul threw into the lake caused a big ripple.

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splatter - When a sticky liquid splashes and scatters.

When the fountain pen exploded, the ink splattered all over the wall.

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splash - A sound made by something striking or falling into liquid

In the rain-soaked field, the splash of water on the ground was the only sound heard.

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thaw - (of ice, snow, or another frozen substance, such as food) become liquid or soft as a result of warming.

John's favorite time during his month's stay in Antarctica was when the ice began to thaw and the penguins played around his cabin.

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torrent - A strong and fast-moving stream of water or other liquid

The expensive umbrella barely worked against the heavy torrent of rain.

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sprinkle - A small quantity or amount of something scattered over an object or surface

A sprinkle of rain hit the ground, forming small puddles.

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spurt - To gush out in a sudden and forceful stream

The geyser spurt forth water and steam against the picturesque sky.

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nozzle - A cylindrical or round spout at the end of a pipe, hose, or tube, used to control a jet of gas or liquid

The firefighters aimed their hoses as water shot out of the nozzle and extinguished the massive fire.

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puddle - A small, shallow pool of water, typically formed by rain or melting snow, that collects on the ground.

The kids couldn't resist jumping in the puddle, splashing water all over each other.