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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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

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The video begins with Meghan and Harry walking hand-in-hand outdoors before transitioning to several family moments, including a child warming their feet by a fireplace and Meghan wearing rain boots while splashing through a muddy puddle.

— ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
Another clip showed Meghan splashing in a muddy puddle before shifting to footage of Princess Lilibet riding a bike.

— Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of splashing

Adjective

North Carolina’s High Country is best known for its rolling Blue Ridge landscapes, crisp mountain air, and small towns that ooze charm, especially when autumn rolls around.

— Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
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— Andreina Rodriguez, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of rolling

Verb

The heated indoor-outdoor infinity pool, complete with massage jets and bubbling hydrotherapy stations, proved the perfect perch for mountain-gazing.

— Vicki Power, TheWeek, 14 Sep. 2026
That is one of the tantalizing questions bubbling up in A Talent for Murder, in which Helen Mirren embodies Highsmith in all her devious, scowling genius.

— Caryn James, HollywoodReporter, 14 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

Then the orders started trickling into her store, too, and that envy was quickly replaced by confusion.

— Francesca Mancino, New Yorker, 8 Sep. 2026
As the complete genome sequences of other model organisms began trickling in, Wolfe used his bioinformatics expertise to look for genome duplications there.

— Carrie Arnold Contributing, Quanta Magazine, 2 Sep. 2026

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