RIPPLED Synonyms: 70 Similar and Opposite Words

rippled 1 of 2

adjective

as in rippling

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rippled

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verb

past tense of ripple

as in splashed

to flow in a broken irregular stream water rippling gently over the tiers of the fountain

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Recent Examples of rippled

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Samyukta Lakshmi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Stocks tied to the AI boom slumped on Monday, but cybersecurity companies rallied, as concerns about a slowdown in artificial intelligence development rippled across Wall Street. — Samantha Subin,arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2026 The shock and pain rippled outward, to sons and daughters who lost mothers and fathers, to parents who lost children, to sisters and brothers, to friends. — New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 11 Sep. 2026 These random interactions created music that rippled through the Armory and its incredible acoustics. — Jesse Kirshbaum, SPIN, 28 Aug. 2026 News of her death rippled across social media, with many paying tribute. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026 Fallout has rippled across the sport, with the Golf Channel postponing a Good Good reality series and major retailers pulling the brand’s merchandise. — Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 The loss of Haitian workers has rippled across industries in South Florida. — Chris Kenning, USA Today, 20 Aug. 2026 When the moon took its first tiny bite from the solar disk, excitement rippled across the deck. — Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 19 Aug. 2026 Every now and then, a cheer rippled through as players entered the stands to greet fans and sign autographs. — Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rippled

Adjective

The hope was this would mean less swelling, less pain and, potentially, a significantly faster recovery.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 13 May 2026
Another effective anti-swelling remedy is a delicious snack that may be hiding in the fridge.

— Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Oct. 2025

Definition of swelling

Verb

The ensuing investigation and court case were splashed across the cover of every newspaper.

— Steve Belanger, HollywoodReporter, 16 Sep. 2026
Capturing the first major event of the internet age, these visuals were splashed across television and computer screens at work, home and even in schools.

— Chelsea Stahl, NBC news, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of splashed

Adjective

North Carolina’s High Country is best known for its rolling Blue Ridge landscapes, crisp mountain air, and small towns that ooze charm, especially when autumn rolls around.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
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— Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of rolling

Verb

Nearby, a 9-year-old washed his face discreetly in the bushes with a bottle of water, a bright orange backpack slung over his shoulder.

— Colette Davidson, Christian Science Monitor, 13 Sep. 2026
Undamaged tomatoes can often be washed, their stems removed, and frozen solid, then thawed and used in salsas, stews, or marinara later on.

— Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 11 Sep. 2026

Definition of washed

Adjective

Óscar turned off the winding highway and up a rutted dirt road lined with orchards.

— Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 6 Sep. 2026
Along the deeply rutted red dirt roads of central Uganda's Lake Victoria coast, there is little for miles beyond banana groves and bustling markets.

— Michal Ruprecht, NPR, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of rutted

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By the 1950s, this thinking had trickled down to the masses, and with help from women’s magazines, wearing white after Labor Day was considered inappropriate.

— Meghan Overdeep, Southern Living, 6 Sep. 2026
But that does not appear to have trickled down to the average worker.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

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