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Recent Examples of rippling
Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Now, with the Iran war nearing its third week, the soaring costs of energy are rippling through the world’s fourth-largest economy.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Now, effects from the fresh conflict in the Middle East are rippling across the region, further fragmenting a once efficient and finely tuned global aviation network.
—Zach Levitt, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, news of the shooting was rippling through the neighborhood.
—Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
His advice is a sign of how the Middle East conflict is rippling outward, affecting prices and itineraries around the world, beyond the thousands of travelers who were stuck after the war forced a barrage of flight cancellations.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Yields on benchmark 10-year US Treasuries rose more than seven basis points — the most since January — with pressure rippling through other sovereign debt markets.
—Marcus Wong, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Advertisement Volatility in energy markets is also rippling through financial markets and rattling investors.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Rising energy prices, including for products such as gasoil, are rippling through the market.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Verb
General Daily Insight for March 16, 2026 A tender wave is rippling through the day ahead.
—Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 16 Mar. 2026
Now, with the Iran war nearing its third week, the soaring costs of energy are rippling through the world’s fourth-largest economy.
—Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026
Now, effects from the fresh conflict in the Middle East are rippling across the region, further fragmenting a once efficient and finely tuned global aviation network.
—Zach Levitt, New York Times, 12 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, news of the shooting was rippling through the neighborhood.
—Ruby Cramer, New Yorker, 12 Mar. 2026
His advice is a sign of how the Middle East conflict is rippling outward, affecting prices and itineraries around the world, beyond the thousands of travelers who were stuck after the war forced a barrage of flight cancellations.
—Bill Chappell, NPR, 11 Mar. 2026
Yields on benchmark 10-year US Treasuries rose more than seven basis points — the most since January — with pressure rippling through other sovereign debt markets.
—Marcus Wong, Bloomberg, 9 Mar. 2026
Advertisement Volatility in energy markets is also rippling through financial markets and rattling investors.
—Miranda Jeyaretnam, Time, 9 Mar. 2026
Rising energy prices, including for products such as gasoil, are rippling through the market.
—Bloomberg Wire, Dallas Morning News, 8 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rippling
Verb
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The family fed the elephants, prepared their food, gave mud baths, and ended the visit splashing in the river.—
Jordi Lippe-McGraw,
Condé Nast Traveler,
16 Mar. 2026
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So instead of splashing around in new pools on Day 1, the Broncos ran it back.—
Parker Gabriel,
Denver Post,
10 Mar. 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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Some employees weren’t properly washing their hands, the cream gravy was stored at an unsafe temperature and several employees were wearing jewelry on their arms and hands while preparing food.—
Harriet Ramos,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
21 Mar. 2026
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Hoover started washing dishes and worked his way up through every position, eventually rising to management during his 10 years at the restaurant.—
Matthew Odam,
Austin American Statesman,
19 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Nothing compares to the sentiments bubbling up inside Dell Curry over the last month.—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
17 Mar. 2026
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Mandi Oasis is a new Yemeni cafe with a soul-warming lamb stew that arrives at the table bubbling in a clay pot along with ample bread for dipping.—
Bob Carlton,
Southern Living,
16 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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Choiniere intercepted a pass near midfield, raced to the top of the penalty arc and slipped a rolling shot inside the left post to open the scoring in the 73rd minute.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
15 Mar. 2026
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The dough must be mixed by hand or a low-speed mixer, and the rounds must be made without the help of a rolling pin.—
Sean Timberlake,
Sacbee.com,
14 Mar. 2026
Verb
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With the games dripping out, one at a time, the entire planet is focused on a single match while it is being played, all the eyes of the world resting on twenty-two elite athletes acting out a sporting telenovela, living making decisions without a script, under conditions of hysterical pressure.—
Jeffrey Pierre,
NPR,
17 Mar. 2026
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Enhancing the extraterrestrial vibe are the two clear, plastic tubes (called drains) sprouting from their heads, through which all manner of blood and ooze exit the face, dripping into suction bulbs that dangle below their ears, storing the gunk.—
Jolene Edgar,
Allure,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Prep school standbys were seen across the runways for spring 2026, and are now trickling into transitional outerwear looks, with the help of a major wardrobe hero piece.—
Kristina Rutkowski,
Vogue,
17 Mar. 2026
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When the camera pans back to the stage, Green can be seen with blood trickling from his ear down his neck.—
Emlyn Travis,
Entertainment Weekly,
16 Mar. 2026
Verb
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From the cozy-chic bar and its expansive patio to the rocking chairs facing a semi-secret, open-air fireplace snuggled next to a gurgling waterfall, serenity permeates the property.—
Jennifer Stewart Kornegay,
Southern Living,
10 Mar. 2026
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Between gurgling cello and moody brass, the orchestra reached cacophony.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
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“Rippling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rippling. Accessed 23 Mar. 2026.
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