as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
water rippling gently over the tiers of the fountain
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Recent Examples of ripple
Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The overall impacts of the cuts would ripple into Americans' lives, says Rep, Zoe Lofgren of California, the top Democrat on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 11 Apr. 2025
Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
As the dust settles on these changes, one thing is clear: the landscape of American education is undergoing a significant shift in priorities, sending ripples through America's education landscape.
—Scott White, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Verb
His job had been to prevent opponents from rippling the net, not to score of his own volition.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The overall impacts of the cuts would ripple into Americans' lives, says Rep, Zoe Lofgren of California, the top Democrat on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
The water rolls along in silent ripples, the breeze almost undetectable.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 11 Mar. 2025
As the dust settles on these changes, one thing is clear: the landscape of American education is undergoing a significant shift in priorities, sending ripples through America's education landscape.
—Scott White, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripple
Verb
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The scientists proceeded to build a number of prototype urinals based on these findings, which also incorporated features such as a more closed design that better captured any urine that did splash.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2025
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And based on the relaxed grins splashed on our faces afterwards: mission accomplished.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The young seals’ vocalizations are variable, sometimes shorter, other times longer, sometimes a warble, sometimes a wail, other times a squawk or monkey-like screeching.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Budgerigars are both impressive vocal mimics and also have complex vocalizations called warbles that are a mix of noisy and harmonic calls.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But the rawest struggle for many is the fallout from marital infidelity.—
Dominique Soguel,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 Apr. 2025
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But those top economic aides have found themselves in the spotlight as economists warn of the potential fallout of Trump’s policies.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Its wavelets lap enticingly at our feet, but the breaker that might truly knock the breath out of us never comes.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
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For example, complex analysis is used to manipulate wavelets, or small oscillations in data.—
William Ross,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Reynolds’ colleagues found 97% of people had never washed them, and many were contaminated by bacteria, including E. coli, from foods like raw meats and produce.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Geometric furniture and decorative elements are washed in rich colors and lush textures.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The new rules had some bad side effects and now hopefully, those holes have been patched.—
New York Daily News Editorial Board,
New York Daily News,
30 Apr. 2025
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Drinking lemon water is generally safe, though there are some side effects to be aware of.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
30 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The Netherlands wing-back curls the ball into Mkhitaryan’s path… … and the Inter midfielder scores, but the goal is ruled out for offside.—
Ahmed Walid,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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The nourishing formula is made with three soft waxes: Organic olive tree derived wax to condition and boost lash growth, carnauba wax to hold the curl and jojoba to soften.—
Celia Shatzman,
Forbes.com,
29 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The location of the magma cap, which was later determined through modeling to be made of silicate melt and supercritical water bubbles within a porous rock, was first determined via a high-resolution seismic survey conducted by Schmandt.—
Mary Walrath-Holdridge,
USA Today,
25 Apr. 2025
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The upholstery feels durable and tightly sewn into the seams, so that the fabric won’t bubble or pull away from the cushions easily.—
Lauren Arzbaecher,
Architectural Digest,
25 Apr. 2025
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“Ripple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripple. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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