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to flow in a broken irregular stream
water rippling gently over the tiers of the fountain
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Recent Examples of rippling
David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 2 June 2026
Inflation fears are rippling through industrial metals.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 1 June 2026
The shift is rippling through the drinks industry, wiping hundreds of billions of dollars from the market value of major beer, wine and spirits companies and forcing producers to cut costs, replace executives and roll out new offerings.
—Jennifer Creery, Bloomberg, 21 May 2026
What is less discussed is how that same anxiety is now rippling through the roughly $3 trillion global private credit market, which spent the better part of a decade lending aggressively to the same software companies now under pressure in public markets.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The prices that businesses are paying for goods have risen sharply, according to data released Wednesday, the latest data point showing that knock-on effects from the Iran war are rapidly rippling across the economy.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 13 May 2026
The impact is rippling through already vulnerable communities.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
But the contrast between JWords’ rippling, purposeful arrangements and her affectless singing only highlights the weakness of the latter.
—Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026
On top of gas, Sanchez Farms has seen the price of its plastic baggies and baskets rise between 5 to 10 cents, per unit — also the result of rising fuel prices rippling through the economy.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Verb
Pipsqueaks like Adam, whose rippling muscles and Kylo Ren-sized wingspan the first act of this movie hilariously tries to hide under a loose pink button-down shirt from Beta Gap, are valued for their ability to solve their problems with words instead of violence.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 2 June 2026
Inflation fears are rippling through industrial metals.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 1 June 2026
The shift is rippling through the drinks industry, wiping hundreds of billions of dollars from the market value of major beer, wine and spirits companies and forcing producers to cut costs, replace executives and roll out new offerings.
—Jennifer Creery, Bloomberg, 21 May 2026
What is less discussed is how that same anxiety is now rippling through the roughly $3 trillion global private credit market, which spent the better part of a decade lending aggressively to the same software companies now under pressure in public markets.
—Steven Dudash, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026
The prices that businesses are paying for goods have risen sharply, according to data released Wednesday, the latest data point showing that knock-on effects from the Iran war are rapidly rippling across the economy.
—Steve Kopack, NBC news, 13 May 2026
The impact is rippling through already vulnerable communities.
—ABC News, 12 May 2026
But the contrast between JWords’ rippling, purposeful arrangements and her affectless singing only highlights the weakness of the latter.
—Stephen Kearse, Pitchfork, 11 May 2026
On top of gas, Sanchez Farms has seen the price of its plastic baggies and baskets rise between 5 to 10 cents, per unit — also the result of rising fuel prices rippling through the economy.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rippling
Verb
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The splashing water captured by the camera is abstracted into a nebulous fog that dissolves the profile of a Parisian bridge in the background.—
Erika Landström,
Artforum,
2 June 2026
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Grown-ups bring a ladder to climb into the enormous fruit, kids gather up their inflatable toys, someone makes a waterslide out of a piece of rind, and the whole community spends the day splashing in the juice and pulp (being careful to remove the seeds first).—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 June 2026
Adjective
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The hope was this would mean less swelling, less pain and, potentially, a significantly faster recovery.—
Cody Stavenhagen,
New York Times,
13 May 2026
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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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Auoon Clip-On Pot Strainer This clever clip-on pot strainer takes up less space in the cabinet and the dishwasher, and makes quick work of straining pasta water, washing fruit and vegetables, and more.—
Maggie Horton,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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As a teenager, Bajaria helped her immigrant family’s business, washing cars before winning a string of beauty pageants, including Miss India Worldwide in 1991.—
Preston Fore,
Fortune,
29 May 2026
Verb
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But an unlikely story is bubbling up in the nation as Chinese fans cheer on unlikely amateur soccer players – from delivery drivers to villagers – now playing in packed stadiums back home in a rare sign, some believe, that the Beautiful Game may finally be taking root in the nation.—
Reagan Yip,
CNN Money,
3 June 2026
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The laughter stops immediately, and a familiar look of bubbling rage returns to Ruben’s eyes.—
Barry Levitt,
Time,
29 May 2026
Adjective
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The Beaufort fortress, perched high atop Lebanon’s rolling green hills and overlooking the Litani River, has been a strategic military asset for centuries.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
31 May 2026
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Fenix hit a rolling cutter for a nearfall.—
Alfred Konuwa,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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The cannister featured an image of an angry mutt with saliva dripping from its jaws.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 2026
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Add saucers under containers to catch water to prevent staining the balcony surface and reduce the amount of water dripping on the downstairs neighbors.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
29 May 2026
Verb
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However, right around the same time the conflict in the Middle East began, tax refunds started trickling in.—
Gabrielle Fonrouge,
CNBC,
1 June 2026
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And refusing to keep any kind of part-time income trickling in only further complicates the situation.—
Wes Moss,
Forbes.com,
27 May 2026
Verb
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Adding a fish pond with koi, a gurgling fountain, or even a wind chime can further play into the sense of sound.—
Rachel Davies,
Architectural Digest,
15 Apr. 2026
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Roaring Fork Falls, Setrock Creek Falls, and Big Creek Falls are all within easy reach, with short hikes that follow gurgling streams to cool, shaded falls.—
Kristy Tolley,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
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“Rippling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rippling. Accessed 5 Jun. 2026.
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