RIPPLING Synonyms: 68 Similar and Opposite Words

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

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Located within the Coyote Buttes North permit area near the Utah border, its rippling sandstone formations can only be visited with a permit. — Staff Author, Travel + Leisure, 21 Sep. 2026 The breakneck speed of AI development has also generated immense political backlash that’s rippling through the midterm election season. — Jason Ma, Fortune, 20 Sep. 2026 The Federal Reserve raised interest rates by a quarter point on Wednesday, its first increase in more than three years, as persistently high oil prices from the Iran conflict send inflation rippling through the economy. — Steve Thompson, Washington Post, 16 Sep. 2026 The piano part gurgles like the waters with a rippling right-hand figure in sextuplets. — Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026 The red metal is a critical part of industry and construction, and its ascent to record highs could send higher prices rippling through to businesses. — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 10 Sep. 2026 Fuel prices have surged or supplies have simply disappeared, with consequences rippling through economies. — Nana Menya Ayensu, semafor.com, 7 Sep. 2026 Mexican drug cartels are escalating their firepower, deploying car bombs, explosive drones and roadside IEDs in a campaign that’s rippling from small cities to Mexico’s tense relationship with Washington. — María Verza, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026 Part of the problem is that every summer, water pounds down on sidewalks in the Treasure Valley, drops rippling on glassy reflective surfaces, all because of sprinkler jets overshooting the grass and landing on pavement. — Idaho Statesman, 23 Aug. 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

Definition of swelling

Verb

Platt shot cellphone video showing ferocious waves spilling over the promenade along East Brigantine Avenue on Saturday, pushing two bike racks aside and splashing Mayor Vince Sera.

— Madeleine Wright, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
And don’t forget to pack your best red outfit for Virgin’s over-the-top deck party, Scarlet Night, which inevitably ends up with everyone splashing around in the pool until the wee hours of the morning.

— Megan duBois, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2026

Definition of splashing

Verb

The self-sanitizing pod is equipped with a power-washing system that cleans and disinfects the toilet and the floor for a few minutes after each use.

— Marissa Sulek, CBS News, 29 Sep. 2026
For some, that means washing one or two times a week compared to the UK or US, where 41% of people wash upwards of three times a week, with 21% washing their hair every other day.

— Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of washing

Adjective

Cash should be separated by assignment, and decisions should be based on a rolling forecast, not the current bank balance.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026
So the Alite is essentially a rolling aluminum wilderness hut, perfect for getting a peaceful night of sleep inside four walls.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of rolling

Verb

In the face of all that truthiness bubbling up, executives lost the ability to manage expectations internally and with partners.

— Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
Topo Chico is bubbling back onto store shelves after a monthslong absence that left fans of the cult-favorite mineral water scrambling for alternatives.

— Peter Burke, FOXNews.com, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of bubbling

Verb

In a twist on tailoring, jackets dripping with fringe made their way down the runway at Monse.

— ABC News, ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026
Zendaya, who was a nominee for her powerful performance on the HBO drama Euphoria, wore a glamorous Prada gown dripping with crystals that was styled by Law Roach.

— Leigh Blickley, Entertainment Weekly, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of dripping

Verb

Lately, they’re increasingly placed asymmetrically, a detail borrowed from athletic shoes that’s now trickling down to streetwear.

— Emily Kelleher, InStyle, 24 Sep. 2026
As Atari wrapped up his tour, the day’s heat was chasing the Ostrich Army out of their beds to go and greet the reinforcements who were trickling in.

— J. B. MacKinnon, Harpers Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

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