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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
Jeff Marks,paulina Likos, CNBC, 19 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
On routes where Spirit is the only ultra-low-cost carrier, Maheshri estimated that these low-end fares could jump by 10 to 20 percent, with smaller but still noticeable increases, around 5 percent, rippling out to nearby or competing routes through the broader airline network.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
Still, the massive damage to heavy industry is rippling through the economy.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Verb
With energy prices stubbornly high due to uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz and Iran war, fears of inflation are rippling through the bond market.
—Jeff Marks,paulina Likos, CNBC, 19 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
On routes where Spirit is the only ultra-low-cost carrier, Maheshri estimated that these low-end fares could jump by 10 to 20 percent, with smaller but still noticeable increases, around 5 percent, rippling out to nearby or competing routes through the broader airline network.
—Peter Warren, Houston Chronicle, 1 May 2026
Still, the massive damage to heavy industry is rippling through the economy.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rippling
Verb
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Also use a mulch to keep the fungal spores from splashing between plants.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
16 May 2026
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Kreischer and his crew take over the beach, stomping on the Carolina Panthers’ sand castle, cutting the line of the Falcons’ kite and splashing the Detroit Lions, Vikings and Packers with the wake of a jet ski.—
Jayna Bardahl,
New York Times,
15 May 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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So, the league is washing its hands of what the Chargers or any other teams might do to troll the Patriots.—
Armando Salguero OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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Modern Perspectives on Laundry Sorting With the growing popularity of large-capacity front-loading washers in the late 1990s, consumers welcomed the possibility of washing all of the dirty laundry in the hamper at the same time.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
15 May 2026
Verb
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Bake in preheated oven until pastry is golden brown and filling is bubbling around edges, about 25 to 30 minutes, tenting with foil if needed.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
16 May 2026
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In both competitive partisan races and in Democrat-on-Democrat contests, analysts say frustration about the economy is bubbling up from voters.—
Justine McDaniel,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Adjective
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Like each previous year, a rolling promotional video, showcasing the achievements of China’s film industry, played on the large screen at the pavilion and captivated many attendees.—
Partner Content,
Variety,
17 May 2026
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With waterfalls and lush rolling hills, its landscape is at once jagged and stunning, enough to rival that of the more-popular Bora Bora.—
Skyli Alvarez,
Condé Nast Traveler,
17 May 2026
Verb
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Fellow livestream host La La Anthony, a bronze goddess in a Wiederhoeft gown dripping with jewels, channeled her inner Jessica Rabbit with red hair.—
Swasti Singhai,
USA Today,
20 May 2026
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The pop superstar, 36, stepped out for a wedding dripping in recognizable jewels once owned by one of her latest album's muses, Elizabeth Taylor, while heading to Honey's cocktail bar with her fiancé, Travis Kelce, in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, on Saturday, May 16.—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
18 May 2026
Verb
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Western automakers have spent years trickling pixel-headlight features out cautiously, partly because regulations in markets like the US have historically been slow to allow adaptive driving beams in the first place.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
15 May 2026
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Fans were already trickling into their seats at Mohegan Sun Arena for the Connecticut Sun‘s game against the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night when news broke that the team’s relocation to Houston was finally official.—
Emily Adams,
Hartford Courant,
14 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 23 May. 2026.
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