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Recent Examples of rippled
Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The abrupt change quickly rippled beyond the terminal.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The small green and red leaves have rippled edges and grow on a tall stem, says Ryan Woltz, CEO and founder of ēdn.
—Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
The disruption has rippled beyond vacation plans.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 2 May 2026
One hundred years ago, a few thousand miles away across the Atlantic, a quiet moment in history rippled across northwestern Europe.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
And now, students are continuing the legacy of the famed and inspiring primatologist, whose work and message of hope and resilience rippled all the way to an area hit hard by the Eaton fire.
—Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, oil prices of nearly US$100 a barrel have rippled through the global economy, and Russia, without firing a shot, is positioned to reap the windfall.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
The chilling effect has rippled across the Ivy League, with postdocs and international researchers at multiple institutions reporting heightened anxiety about speaking publicly on their work.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
In California, the effects of the breach rippled across the state’s largest public and private institutions within hours Thursday.
—Jaweed Kaleem, Los Angeles Times, 8 May 2026
The abrupt change quickly rippled beyond the terminal.
—Eva Andersen, CBS News, 3 May 2026
The small green and red leaves have rippled edges and grow on a tall stem, says Ryan Woltz, CEO and founder of ēdn.
—Lauren Wellbank, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026
The disruption has rippled beyond vacation plans.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 2 May 2026
One hundred years ago, a few thousand miles away across the Atlantic, a quiet moment in history rippled across northwestern Europe.
—Tess Kenny, Chicago Tribune, 28 Apr. 2026
And now, students are continuing the legacy of the famed and inspiring primatologist, whose work and message of hope and resilience rippled all the way to an area hit hard by the Eaton fire.
—Julianna Lozada, Daily News, 23 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, oil prices of nearly US$100 a barrel have rippled through the global economy, and Russia, without firing a shot, is positioned to reap the windfall.
—Andrew Latham, The Conversation, 22 Apr. 2026
The chilling effect has rippled across the Ivy League, with postdocs and international researchers at multiple institutions reporting heightened anxiety about speaking publicly on their work.
—Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rippled
Verb
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Inside, jelly and barbecue sauce are splashed all over the rug.—
Sean Gregory,
Time,
6 May 2026
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The group of four astronauts splashed down off the coast of San Diego on Friday, April 10, after making a historic trip around the moon.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
1 May 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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Commercial eggs are washed during processing, a step that removes the bloom entirely and makes refrigeration from that point forward non-negotiable.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
9 May 2026
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Traditional quilts typically require a gentle cleaning process, but this one is actually low maintenance—so much so that it can be washed and dried without issue.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 May 2026
Adjective
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This included cuts to CalFresh that began the day the bill passed and are scheduled to keep being implemented on a rolling basis through October 2027, according to the California Budget & Policy Center.—
Graham Womack
May 9,
Sacbee.com,
9 May 2026
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Senior housing transaction volume hit $24 billion on a rolling four-quarter basis through the end of 2025—the highest level in a decade—according to JLL’s 2026 Seniors Housing and Care Investor Survey and Trends Outlook, released in March.—
Sydney Lake,
Fortune,
9 May 2026
Verb
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Miriam’s bliss bubbled up, feathering her insides, shimmering around her baby, erupting from her throat in a giggle—a curious misplaced sound in that car.—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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Yet frustration amongst some Prince fans has bubbled over.—
Keith Murphy,
VIBE.com,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Since then, the brothers Mike Sandison and Marcus Eoin have trickled out occasional remixes and archival reissues, as well as an NTS DJ mix.—
Jazz Monroe,
Pitchfork,
7 May 2026
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Travelers trickled in and out of the visitor center, as park staff fielded questions about navigating the vast site.—
Drew Kann,
AJC.com,
7 May 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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Also featured on the summer menu will be a new Unicorn Cake Pop, featuring vanilla cake mixed with confetti sprinkles, dripped in white chocolate icing and decorated with a unicorn face.—
Gabe Hauari,
USA Today,
11 May 2026
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As drops dripped from a clay oven, Garnica and her siblings listened to stories told by their parents while neighbors arrived by horse to get a taste of a drink known for its smoky flavor.—
Claudia Rosel,
Los Angeles Times,
11 May 2026
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“Rippled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rippled. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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