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as in splashing
to flow in a broken irregular stream
water rippling gently over the tiers of the fountain
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Recent Examples of rippling
Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Diesel and jet fuel prices have also soared in recent days, with supply shortages rippling across Asia.
—Anniek Bao,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The two-mile loop takes between two and three hours to complete and provides expansive views of the rippling snow-white gypsum dunes.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Don’t forget about Bernard, too, who’s rippling across the radar of NFL teams.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
Ripple effect The high cost of fuel is also rippling across a supply chain already hammered by surging gang violence.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
This included shockwaves rippling out from infant stars, giant bubbles of gas, and dark filaments of dust.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Higher oil prices and uncertainty about the length of the war are rippling through the economy via higher energy costs.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Conflict in the Middle East is rippling through the oil industry and into consumer goods, with analysts warning bottled water prices could rise in the coming months.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Verb
The effects are rippling across Capitol Hill, teeing up a fight that could directly impact the makeup of the House heading into the midterm elections.
—Kiki Intarasuwan, CBS News, 12 Apr. 2026
Diesel and jet fuel prices have also soared in recent days, with supply shortages rippling across Asia.
—Anniek Bao,lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 9 Apr. 2026
The two-mile loop takes between two and three hours to complete and provides expansive views of the rippling snow-white gypsum dunes.
—Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Apr. 2026
Don’t forget about Bernard, too, who’s rippling across the radar of NFL teams.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 7 Apr. 2026
Ripple effect The high cost of fuel is also rippling across a supply chain already hammered by surging gang violence.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 6 Apr. 2026
This included shockwaves rippling out from infant stars, giant bubbles of gas, and dark filaments of dust.
—Robert Lea, Space.com, 2 Apr. 2026
Higher oil prices and uncertainty about the length of the war are rippling through the economy via higher energy costs.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 2 Apr. 2026
Conflict in the Middle East is rippling through the oil industry and into consumer goods, with analysts warning bottled water prices could rise in the coming months.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rippling
Verb
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The sink is prone to splashing and will wash any oil and vinegar residue away in no time.—
Hallie Milstein,
Southern Living,
19 Apr. 2026
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Don’t sleep on this two-pack of hummingbird feeders, which can hold up to 16 ounces of hummingbird feed each, or this popular bird bath that birds love splashing around in.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Apr. 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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Still washing dishes in the bathtub.—
Théoden Janes,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Apr. 2026
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An employee was washing their hands with gloves on.—
Veronica Fernandez-Alvarado
April 10,
Sacbee.com,
10 Apr. 2026
Verb
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An outsider romance peppered with gallows humor and bubbling over with giddy optimism, Harold and Maude is a life-affirming, weirdly wonderful film about a rich kid with a death wish and his love affair with an exuberant 79-year-old woman.—
Debby Wolfinsohn,
Entertainment Weekly,
13 Apr. 2026
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The road was reportedly bubbling just before the sinkhole opened up, neighbors say.—
Cecilio Padilla,
CBS News,
13 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Use a bag bungee Trying to balance a travel tote on top of a rolling suitcase is a disaster waiting to happen, especially when navigating crowded terminals.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
18 Apr. 2026
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The Bang & Olufsen Ultra Sound system with 31 speakers transforms the cabin into a rolling concert hall.—
Sponsored Content,
Denver Post,
17 Apr. 2026
Verb
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That, of course, and the occasional ghostly presences, unsettling cries, and blood dripping from the ceiling.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
10 Apr. 2026
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Blown out, extravagant, dripping with ferocious malaise and desperation, but precisely arranged for the maximum possible emotional effect.—
Mikael Wood,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The cost is trickling down to consumers as well.—
Vanessa Yurkevich,
CNN Money,
17 Apr. 2026
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Several of his employees manned the shop, who outnumbered the customers trickling in.—
Grant Stringer,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 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 22 Apr. 2026.
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