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to flow in a broken irregular stream
water rippling gently over the tiers of the fountain
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Recent Examples of rippled
Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The town’s operating premise is that what happened to Roosevelt in the Badlands eventually rippled out over the rest of the nation.
—Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
All have lost permission to work legally, a right most had while pursuing their asylum claims, compounding the worry and dread that has rippled through immigrant communities.
—Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Jitters about the trajectory of the war also rippled through bond markets, with government borrowing costs surging in countries across the globe.
—Lim Hui Jie,anniek Bao,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The price increases have rippled across global economies, raising inflation fears, increasing pressure on countries that import energy, and threatening industrial production in Europe and beyond.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
But the wave of palpable surprise that rippled through the crowd as the stage lighting turned purple made the occasion of the E Street Band covering a Prince song even more gratifying.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
In his mind’s eye, the 68-year-old former rancher sees a meadow that once rippled with ribbons of grass, on which black Brangus cows feasted but are here no more.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
While the extent of the damage to the facilities varies, the impact of strikes to the oil sites, combined with the shutdown on the Strait of Hormuz, has rippled across the supply chain, according to Jones-Lux.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Verb
Tents rippled in the breeze, and children played on the sand against a backdrop of shattered buildings.
—Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026
The town’s operating premise is that what happened to Roosevelt in the Badlands eventually rippled out over the rest of the nation.
—Beverly Gage, The Atlantic, 5 Apr. 2026
All have lost permission to work legally, a right most had while pursuing their asylum claims, compounding the worry and dread that has rippled through immigrant communities.
—Molly A. Wallace, Fortune, 2 Apr. 2026
Jitters about the trajectory of the war also rippled through bond markets, with government borrowing costs surging in countries across the globe.
—Lim Hui Jie,anniek Bao,chloe Taylor, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
The price increases have rippled across global economies, raising inflation fears, increasing pressure on countries that import energy, and threatening industrial production in Europe and beyond.
—Matthew Robinson, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
But the wave of palpable surprise that rippled through the crowd as the stage lighting turned purple made the occasion of the E Street Band covering a Prince song even more gratifying.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 Apr. 2026
In his mind’s eye, the 68-year-old former rancher sees a meadow that once rippled with ribbons of grass, on which black Brangus cows feasted but are here no more.
—Shi En Kim, AZCentral.com, 26 Mar. 2026
While the extent of the damage to the facilities varies, the impact of strikes to the oil sites, combined with the shutdown on the Strait of Hormuz, has rippled across the supply chain, according to Jones-Lux.
—Peter Charalambous, ABC News, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rippled
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The thermal barrier on the bottom of the capsule had enough margin to withstand the charring, and the spacecraft safely splashed down.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
9 Apr. 2026
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When not splashed with colorful tiles, the floors are covered in handmade rugs; ornate decor shipped from Alexandria brings old-world charm; intricate crown molding highlights the tall, stately ceilings.—
Elly Leavitt,
Vogue,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Another effective anti-swelling remedy is a delicious snack that may be hiding in the fridge.—
Kara Nesvig,
Allure,
27 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Earth Tone Collection currently offers several neutral colors—desert sand, warm beige, dune taupe, washed khaki, dusty olive, soft clay, muted terracotta and light stone—and the clients can create other custom colors.—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
10 Apr. 2026
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Hands washed, face refreshed, maybe a little skincare moment.—
Meredith Lepore,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Here, they’re gently smashed in a zip-top bag with a rolling pin into irregular pieces.—
Jesse Szewczyk,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
12 Apr. 2026
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McIlroy looks to be ahead of Morikawa in his recovery, but the rolling, difficult walk and lie angles on second shots at Augusta National Golf Club can tweak even a healthy player’s back muscles.—
Dennis Esser,
New York Times,
12 Apr. 2026
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The prospect has been lighting up meteorology forums and bubbled into the mainstream consciousness this week with the release of an outlook by the European Center for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts indicating that sea surface temperatures could exceed the seasonal average by 2 degrees Celsius.—
Alex Wigglesworth,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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Anxiety over Curry’s return has bubbled for a while.—
Noah Furtado,
Houston Chronicle,
5 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Thursday’s reveal largely reflects the leaks that have trickled out since November, when the Padres posted a teaser video featuring wrestler Dominik Mysterio, a San Diego native, approaching an ofrenda, the altar used for Dia de los Muertos.—
Ryan Finley,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
9 Apr. 2026
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Seattle killed the Wild’s first power play, but Minnesota took the lead just a few seconds later when Daccord stopped a puck off the stick of Ryan Hartman, but the rebound trickled just far enough away for Tarasenko to slip it behind the goalie.—
Jess Myers,
Twin Cities,
8 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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The trail was initially a bit rutted but quickly smoothed out.—
Jaclyn Cosgrove,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Mar. 2026
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The first of the three legs in an inaugural fundraiser called the Wagora Bike Ride unspools along rocky red clay roads and through rutted jeep tracks, past braying herds of zebra and startled warthogs.—
Tom Vanderbilt,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Bristowe shared a video of herself in a post-op bra with drains attached, as fluid dripped through tubes.—
Rachel Raposas,
PEOPLE,
7 Apr. 2026
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Essential Drip Glossy Balm in the shade skinny dripped and the brand's Mélange à Trois Blush & Highlight Stick in the shade sweet talker to apply her look in the car.—
Chanel Vargas,
InStyle,
3 Apr. 2026
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“Rippled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rippled. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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