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
Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
As a doctor is forced to flee Aleppo with her young daughter, one desperate choice sets off a chain of events that ripples across borders and interlocking stories.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
The story follows how this act ripples through the neighborhood, uncovering resilience, faith, and unexpected connections.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Then, imagine those color-changing mountains reflected in the briny water of desert salt flats, a mirage that ripples when local flamingos fly by in twos and threes.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
One reason Motiva ripples less is the unique way it is filled with silicone.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
This chill that ripples through my skin might be nothing.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 15 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
Verb
The result is a cost shock that ripples through almost every device with a memory slot.
—Tim Bajarin, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
As a doctor is forced to flee Aleppo with her young daughter, one desperate choice sets off a chain of events that ripples across borders and interlocking stories.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 9 Jan. 2026
The story follows how this act ripples through the neighborhood, uncovering resilience, faith, and unexpected connections.
—Kris Slugg, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Nov. 2025
Then, imagine those color-changing mountains reflected in the briny water of desert salt flats, a mirage that ripples when local flamingos fly by in twos and threes.
—Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025
One reason Motiva ripples less is the unique way it is filled with silicone.
—Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
This chill that ripples through my skin might be nothing.
—Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 15 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripples
Verb
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Effective medical alert devices must be in good working condition when a shower, rain, or accidental submersion splashes them.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
19 Jan. 2026
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Eddie then opens the paint can, splashes it onto the graffiti, and gets into an argument with the store security guard for making a mess in the parking lot.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Simply hold the brush in place, and sit back as the machine thoroughly washes and dries your bristles within thirty seconds.—
Taryn Brooke,
Glamour,
22 Jan. 2026
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Neither washes his hands in the kitchen.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Mercury News,
20 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Blanco layered on some gold chains and wore his signature locks in fluffy curls.—
Christina Perrier,
InStyle,
21 Jan. 2026
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Her curls, on the other hand, were courtesy of stylist Devante Turnbull, with whom she’s collaborated with many times.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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If guilt bubbles up, tie each dollar to a purpose, because aligned choices strengthen security and reduce stress — and the best time to start is now!—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Jan. 2026
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Otherwise, plan to clean the bottom of the oven anytime a dish bubbles over.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
14 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Iranians protested, no help came and the regime murdered thousands with no repercussions.—
Bobby Zirkin,
Baltimore Sun,
22 Jan. 2026
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But what Oates does here is to explore the repercussions of the conflict between the Evangelical killer and his victims by looking at the next generation.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
21 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Although there have been no further demonstrations in Iran for days, the death toll reported by activists has continued to rise as information trickles out despite the most comprehensive internet blackout in Iran’s history, which has now lasted more than two weeks.—
Elena Becatoros,
Los Angeles Times,
24 Jan. 2026
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Although there have been no further demonstrations in Iran for days, the death toll reported by activists has continued to rise as information trickles out despite the most comprehensive internet blackout in Iran's history, which has now lasted more than two weeks.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
24 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Meteor Showers in Dark Sky Parks Most meteor showers are the by-products of comets, except for the Geminids, which is a by-product of an asteroid.—
Emilee Coblentz,
Outside,
24 Dec. 2025
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Called ToFuel, the four-year, innovative project aims to convert tomato processing residues into sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) while also producing valuable by-products such as fertilizer, animal feed, and nutritional oil.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Separate Offshoots The aloe plant propagates itself by growing offshoots, known as pups.—
Sheryl Geerts,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Jan. 2026
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Weir and his bandmates continued to mine the ample songbook through a series of offshoots, including The Other Ones, The Dead, Furthur and, most recently, Dead & Company, which paired Weir and drummer Mickey Hart with pop-rock guitarist John Mayer.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
15 Jan. 2026
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“Ripples.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripples. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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