as in splashes
to flow in a broken irregular stream
water rippling gently over the tiers of the fountain
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Recent Examples of ripples
Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit also ripples into financial markets.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2025
And for many, that unpredictability also ripples into their families.
—Silvija Martincevic, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
Networks dictate game time, which, as Andrews, the history professor, mentioned, ripples out to the community, particularly the food-and-beverage industry.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Noun
That impact ripples through households in ways policymakers sometimes overlook.
—Jennifer Jay Palumbo, Forbes.com, 10 Sep. 2025
The lawsuit also ripples into financial markets.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 25 Aug. 2025
And for many, that unpredictability also ripples into their families.
—Silvija Martincevic, Fortune, 23 Aug. 2025
Networks dictate game time, which, as Andrews, the history professor, mentioned, ripples out to the community, particularly the food-and-beverage industry.
—Paige Williams, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripples
Verb
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Coppola splashes the screen with kaleidoscopic clips and a collage-like energy to show off their genius.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Environmental groups support paying farmers to leave flood-prone land because floodwater that spreads across farm fields washes fertilizer, pesticides and other chemicals into rivers, causing a range of down-river harms.—
Molly Parker,
ProPublica,
4 Sep. 2025
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The base then washes the mop with heated water that gradually increases in temperature from 104 to 167 degrees Fahrenheit to specifically target and remove different kinds of dirt and grime.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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For example, if a model had an afro, Simone used products to accentuate their curls.—
Essence,
Essence,
11 Sep. 2025
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The royal's hair seemed to be back to her signature brown, after she was seen with blonde hair earlier in the week, with her tresses styled in loose curls on Monday.—
Simon Perry,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Although Ipswich ended up relegated from the Premier League, Enciso’s spell there hinted at the productivity which intermittently bubbles above the surface.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
4 Sep. 2025
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What bubbles there is one of the many aquatic wonders that make Hot Springs a legendary waterfront town.—
Caroline Rogers,
Southern Living,
2 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Superman trickles into the first episode of Peacemaker Season 2.—
Erik Kain,
Forbes.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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The scented concept trickles down to all areas, from the Olfactory Check-in enabling guests to choose a fragrance and therefore the matching suite, to the Olfactory Aperitif, where scented cocktails are served.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
5 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In this, Castro not only gestures at the social crisis that’s driving so many men toward radical ideas but also helps explain its causes and repercussions.—
Jeremy Gordon,
The Atlantic,
12 Sep. 2025
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New docuseries Who Killed Our Daughter dives into the case and its societal repercussions.—
PC Magazine,
PC Magazine,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Baby rattlesnakes don’t have rattles, and adult snakes’ rattles occasionally break off, according to the National Park Service.—
Sacbee.com,
Sacbee.com,
28 Aug. 2025
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The lack of an internal-combustion engine means that any EV manufacturer needs to solve for additional NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness), so RBW went down the rabbit hole chasing creaks and rattles.—
Michael Teo Van Runkle,
Forbes.com,
8 Aug. 2025
Noun
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At the same time, soot, spatter, and other by-products are continuously extracted through a dedicated outlet, ensuring a cleaner build environment and higher part integrity.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
3 Sep. 2025
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Spacial designer Caroline Chao will present the Roll-Up Chair, a work that was originally commissioned by G-Star and is made entirely by-products from construction and fashion industries.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
28 Aug. 2025
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“Ripples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripples. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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