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Recent Examples of rippled
Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Laughter rippled through the 2,000-square-foot space as diners chatted over complimentary rice cookies and steaming cups of Persian chai infused with rose petals.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The war entered its 11th day with no end in sight as its effects rippled across the Middle East and beyond.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
As the conflict between the United States and Iran enters its second week, flight cancellations and airport closures have rippled across Middle Eastern airspace, leaving many Americans abroad scrambling to find a way home.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Within minutes, the images rippled across social media, where global fan accounts analyzed every detail of her outfit and searches for the brands spiked online.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Tech companies with Middle East operations have scrambled to respond as fighting rippled across the region.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The tariff uncertainty has rippled across a range of industries, including California’s energy sector.
—Chaewon Chung
march 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
New York — The US war with Iran rippled through markets Monday.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Verb
Indexes fell worldwide on Thursday as the jump in oil prices rippled through global markets.
—Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
Laughter rippled through the 2,000-square-foot space as diners chatted over complimentary rice cookies and steaming cups of Persian chai infused with rose petals.
—Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
The war entered its 11th day with no end in sight as its effects rippled across the Middle East and beyond.
—Samy Magdy, Chicago Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
As the conflict between the United States and Iran enters its second week, flight cancellations and airport closures have rippled across Middle Eastern airspace, leaving many Americans abroad scrambling to find a way home.
—Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Within minutes, the images rippled across social media, where global fan accounts analyzed every detail of her outfit and searches for the brands spiked online.
—Bryan West, USA Today, 9 Mar. 2026
Tech companies with Middle East operations have scrambled to respond as fighting rippled across the region.
—Kai Nicol-Schwarz, CNBC, 6 Mar. 2026
The tariff uncertainty has rippled across a range of industries, including California’s energy sector.
—Chaewon Chung
march 5, Sacbee.com, 5 Mar. 2026
New York — The US war with Iran rippled through markets Monday.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 3 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rippled
Verb
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Steph’s younger brother stood in the corner, loaded up a shot, and splashed a 3-pointer on his first possession off the bench.—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
10 Mar. 2026
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Two tee shots splish-splashed into the water.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Mar. 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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Additionally, avoid cross-contamination with the shellstock in your kitchen by making sure that your surfaces are properly sanitized and hands are washed well with warm water and soap.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
13 Mar. 2026
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All produce, even organic, should be washed before peeling so dirt and bacteria aren’t transferred from a knife onto the fruit or vegetable.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN Money,
11 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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The nine engines will be delivered on a rolling basis and mated to the first stage on-site.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Mar. 2026
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That amounts to a decline of 8,087 20-foot equivalent units (TEUs) per day from the previous 30-day rolling average.—
Glenn Taylor,
Sourcing Journal,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This year, the good vibes finally bubbled over.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
13 Mar. 2026
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With Liu's rise, her father's story bubbled up in China's social media, though any mention was usually brief and cryptic because the 1989 Tiananmen Movement — generally known as 6-4 for the date of the military crackdown, remains a deeply sensitive political taboo in China 37 years later.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Rights to perform the show have now trickled down to community theaters.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Mar. 2026
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The Spartans continued their surge on a rush by Gianna Geissler, whose shot from the left side hit Katelyn Gustafson’s stick and trickled up over her shoulder and into the back of the net to make it 4-1.—
Jim Hoehn,
Twin Cities,
6 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Driving impressions All-terrain tires — a no-cost option — gave the bZ Woodland reasonable capability on a rutted dirt trail up to a scenic ocean view overlook miles inland from the coast.—
Mark Phelan,
USA Today,
20 Feb. 2026
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The refuge is at the end of a 25-mile-long rutted dirt road that climbs through a shadowy forest of pine and spruce, punctuated by the sparkle of the occasional stream or meadow.—
Michael Pollan,
The Atlantic,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If the winds were steady enough, as the water dripped down the icicle, it would be pushed back, causing the ice to accumulate in the back, rather than at the bottom.—
Ray Petelin,
CBS News,
28 Feb. 2026
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The strapless gown was designed with a plunging neckline and dripped in tassel-like gems.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
26 Feb. 2026
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“Rippled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rippled. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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