rippling 1 of 2

adjective

as in rippled

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rippling

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verb

present participle of ripple
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
Verb
As the drugs whittle waistlines, their impact is rippling beyond the bathroom scale and into a surprisingly wide swath of American life. — Elyse Moody, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026 That shift in mindset is rippling through mountain and foothill communities too. — Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 24 July 2026 Layers of padded fabric created a rippling sand dune effect, while the structured bodice and exaggerated shoulders gave the look a futuristic edge. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026 All the tempestuous hormones and emotions and urges invisibly flashing across their own bodies like a rippling second skin. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026 Major changes to federal student loan repayment rules went into effect this month and are rippling across the system. — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 And then that’s like a stone in a beautiful pond, rippling out. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 Geopolitical tensions are rippling through America’s housing market, adding to the financial strain on homebuyers. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 16 July 2026 Thus, with gravity the ultimate winner of this cosmic tug of war, the star's core collapses, sending violent shockwaves rippling outward into the outer stellar layers, which are ripped away. — Robert Lea, Space.com, 10 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rippling
  1. swelling
  2. splashing
  3. rolling
  4. washing
  5. bubbling
  6. dripping
  7. trickling
  8. gurgling
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
  • For those who do choose to enter the water, experts recommend avoiding splashing, seals and schools of fish.
    — Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Emily in Paris chronicles the birth of an influencer, regularly splashing Emily’s Instagram posts and growing follower count across the screen.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of splashing
Adjective
  • The result is that nighttime driving increasingly feels less like navigating through darkness and more like surviving a rolling photonics demonstration from the consumer electronics industry.
    — Matthew MacConnell, ArsTechnica, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Early voting locations will be posted on a rolling basis on the state’s Early Voting Locations page.
    — Mark Pazniokas, Hartford Courant, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of rolling
Verb
  • While no produce wash—including this one, vinegar, or baking soda—can eliminate Cyclospora, thoroughly washing your produce can help reduce dirt and contamination on the surface.
    — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026
  • The inspector noted that employees weren’t washing their hands properly and the ice from a dirty ice machine wasn’t safe for human consumption.
    — Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 July 2026
Definition of washing
Verb
  • Place bowl in a warm spot and let sit, uncovered, until mixture is bubbling up around flour, 30–40 minutes.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Bake at 375 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes until bubbling and aromatic.
    — Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 July 2026
Definition of bubbling
Verb
  • Sarah answered the door dripping from the bath, wrapped in one of her mother’s bridal-tour evening robes.
    — Claire Carusillo, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
  • The note probably wouldn’t have been legible anyway, with the constant blood dripping from my writing hand.
    — Todd Orr, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026
Definition of dripping
Verb
  • Climate anxiety is also trickling into literary fiction, as Rubsam points out.
    — Emma Sarappo, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
  • The information trickling out so far raises questions about whether Michigan should have known enough to steer clear of promoting Moore to the head coaching job in the first place.
    — Austin Meek, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of trickling
Verb
  • Other nearby points of interest include gurgling mud pots, or geothermal mud volcanoes, on the eastern shoreline.
    — Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
  • As water flows through the pipes past the obstruction, air pockets can form, creating a gurgling noise.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Definition of gurgling

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