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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
Alina Selyukh, NPR, 12 June 2026
Hundreds of striped angelfish and iridescent parrotfish schooled through the water in rippling clouds, scales flashing.
—Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
The production generates periodic boisterous fun along the way through brisk staging, galvanizing projections and splashy costuming, plus a few entertaining performances rippling out of the cast in bigger and smaller roles.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Commissioned by two abolitionists to capture Brown’s likeness before he was hanged, Brackett made a marble bust that turned his face into a sort of cross between Moses and Socrates, with Brown’s iconic beard rippling out of his chin like a white flame.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The gallery will envelop visitors — think rippling blue lights, ocean sounds and activity stations.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Pipsqueaks like Adam, whose rippling muscles and Kylo Ren-sized wingspan the first act of this movie hilariously tries to hide under a loose pink button-down shirt from Beta Gap, are valued for their ability to solve their problems with words instead of violence.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 2 June 2026
Inflation fears are rippling through industrial metals.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 1 June 2026
The shift is rippling through the drinks industry, wiping hundreds of billions of dollars from the market value of major beer, wine and spirits companies and forcing producers to cut costs, replace executives and roll out new offerings.
—Jennifer Creery, Bloomberg, 21 May 2026
Verb
The impact is already rippling out, said Henries.
—Alina Selyukh, NPR, 12 June 2026
Hundreds of striped angelfish and iridescent parrotfish schooled through the water in rippling clouds, scales flashing.
—Julie Orringer, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026
The production generates periodic boisterous fun along the way through brisk staging, galvanizing projections and splashy costuming, plus a few entertaining performances rippling out of the cast in bigger and smaller roles.
—Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
Commissioned by two abolitionists to capture Brown’s likeness before he was hanged, Brackett made a marble bust that turned his face into a sort of cross between Moses and Socrates, with Brown’s iconic beard rippling out of his chin like a white flame.
—Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
The gallery will envelop visitors — think rippling blue lights, ocean sounds and activity stations.
—Michael James Rocha, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 June 2026
Pipsqueaks like Adam, whose rippling muscles and Kylo Ren-sized wingspan the first act of this movie hilariously tries to hide under a loose pink button-down shirt from Beta Gap, are valued for their ability to solve their problems with words instead of violence.
—David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 2 June 2026
Inflation fears are rippling through industrial metals.
—Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 1 June 2026
The shift is rippling through the drinks industry, wiping hundreds of billions of dollars from the market value of major beer, wine and spirits companies and forcing producers to cut costs, replace executives and roll out new offerings.
—Jennifer Creery, Bloomberg, 21 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rippling
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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But as Hollie told the outlet, her family wasn't the only one splashing about that day.—
Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
15 June 2026
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Once the tomatoes have grown some, remove stems that are closer than 12 inches to the ground to keep soil from splashing on the leaves.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
14 June 2026
Adjective
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The front nine plays through a scenic, rolling valley while the back nine plays through the towering pines of the forest.—
Larry Olmsted,
Forbes.com,
21 June 2026
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From his sprawling property in the rolling hills of northwest Georgia, Greg Baer built a self-help organization with a deeply human mission.—
Rich Schapiro,
NBC news,
20 June 2026
Verb
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If possible, unpack directly into the washing machine and run clothes on high heat for at least 30 minutes, both washing and drying.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
20 June 2026
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Recharge the balls by washing them in a mesh bag on a delicate cycle, then air-dry or run them through a drying cycle on high heat.—
Lauren David,
Southern Living,
19 June 2026
Verb
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That’s the confidence that’s bubbling around the first-place White Sox, who continued their upward ascent this season by beating the Dodgers 8-2 in the series opener.—
Andy Martinez,
Chicago Tribune,
13 June 2026
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Images would appear one after another, vague ideas bubbling up before vanishing with a pop.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 June 2026
Verb
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That was the background; in the foreground were about a dozen ancient live-oak trees dripping with Spanish moss.—
Fred A. Bernstein,
Architectural Digest,
16 June 2026
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Zendaya stunned in an LBD dripping with fringe during her first red carpet with Tom Holland since 2021.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
15 June 2026
Verb
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Customers were consistently trickling through the doors; the brick shop features large windows and warm earthy colors, tucked just inside the SoHo Lofts Condominiums.—
Noelle Alviz-Gransee,
Kansas City Star,
8 June 2026
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Along with the players, fans have started trickling into the host cities.—
Ben Church,
CNN Money,
8 June 2026
Verb
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As water flows through the pipes past the obstruction, air pockets can form, creating a gurgling noise.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
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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
Cite this Entry
“Rippling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rippling. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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