RIPPLING Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

rippling 1 of 2

adjective

as in rippled

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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

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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

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

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With designers including Prada, Acne Studios and Dior splashing their Spring/Summer 2027 menswear runways with colored denim, the category is positioned to grow well beyond 2026.

— Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 29 July 2026
But the Ship upper stage hit all of its marks, successfully deploying 20 next-gen Starlink satellites, re-igniting one of its Raptor engines in space as planned and splashing down softly off the coast of Western Australia.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 27 July 2026

Definition of splashing

Adjective

From the rolling mountain foothills to the wide-open Atlantic coastline, South Carolina’s top stays are known for their warm Southern hospitality and design that showcases the state’s incredible natural beauty.

— Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 27 July 2026
If demand outstrips supply, rolling blackouts would create a new wave of political anger.

— Justin Worland, Time, 25 July 2026

Definition of rolling

Verb

In an alternate universe, one without the stakes and the frenzy bubbling in the distance, Skubal might have gone about things differently.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026
The Reflecting Pool turned green and pieces of the liner started bubbling up to the surface after it was painted last month.

— Alexander Mallin, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of bubbling

Verb

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
The shots are busy with equipment—boom mikes, bulb-flashes, wires and cables dripping like innards or snakes, the hungry Cyclopean eye of a mounted camera.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 24 July 2026

Definition of dripping

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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
Fora has responded to this by recognizing its advisors into production categories, from Fora Centrum and Fora X advisors ranking at the top, trickling up from Certified, Pro, and Advanced as advisors grow within the agency, respectively.

— Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 17 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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