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
Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
That remarkable resurgence, from one of the oldest players on a team rippling with youth, helped the Red Sox back into the postseason for the first time in four years.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Gilman explained the danger of rippling water begins when a skier touches the ramp.
—Barbie Porter, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Word of Starbucks cafe closures is rippling across Southern California, with social media posts and letters in café doorways alerting customers that their coffee stop is soon to be no more.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Today, this problem is rippling through our schools like a wave moving its way to shore.
—Steve Grubbs, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Federal Reserve’s rate cut this week is rippling through the housing market, sending mortgage rates lower and spurring a jump in refinancing.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The consequences are already rippling through the economy.
—Delon Thornton, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Seth Teasdale arrived at his alma mater, Utah Valley University, just before noon, rippling with excitement to see one of his online heroes, Charlie Kirk.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
The effects of a government shutdown are rippling across the country.
—Franco Ordoñez, NPR, 2 Oct. 2025
That remarkable resurgence, from one of the oldest players on a team rippling with youth, helped the Red Sox back into the postseason for the first time in four years.
—Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
Gilman explained the danger of rippling water begins when a skier touches the ramp.
—Barbie Porter, Twin Cities, 29 Sep. 2025
Word of Starbucks cafe closures is rippling across Southern California, with social media posts and letters in café doorways alerting customers that their coffee stop is soon to be no more.
—Samantha Gowen, Oc Register, 26 Sep. 2025
Today, this problem is rippling through our schools like a wave moving its way to shore.
—Steve Grubbs, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
The Federal Reserve’s rate cut this week is rippling through the housing market, sending mortgage rates lower and spurring a jump in refinancing.
—Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 18 Sep. 2025
The consequences are already rippling through the economy.
—Delon Thornton, CNBC, 16 Sep. 2025
Seth Teasdale arrived at his alma mater, Utah Valley University, just before noon, rippling with excitement to see one of his online heroes, Charlie Kirk.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rippling
Verb
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Guard Chelsea Gray scored eight of her 17 points in overtime, splashing two critical 3-pointers.—
Ben Pickman,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Other ways to stimulate the vagus nerve include cold exposure, like splashing cold water on your face or taking a brief cold shower.—
Clarissa Brincat,
Popular Science,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Wait 10 minutes before washing for milder stains or up to a week for more severe or stubborn stains.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
6 Oct. 2025
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The targets are those film companies and institutions that are complicit and are white-washing or justifying the genocide and its apartheid regime.—
Selome Hailu,
Variety,
6 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Adoption exceeded expectations, satisfaction scores held steady, and innovation began bubbling up as teams discovered new ways to apply Copilot beyond the initial roadmap.—
Christopher Lind,
Big Think,
7 Oct. 2025
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In addition to the studio, which Seamen converted into a living room adorned with an oversized floral mural, the first floor has a patio with a bubbling fountain, an office, and a powder room.—
Wendy Bowman,
Robb Report,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Gucci is clearly embracing jewelry as the characters were dripping with huge pieces, including big ’80s-style earrings.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
23 Sep. 2025
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Something sticky was dripping out of the cabinet.—
Rivka Galchen,
New Yorker,
21 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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It's loaded with great tools like a stethoscope, a blood pressure cuff, a syringe, a rolling thermometer and more.—
Nora Colomer
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FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The gondola drops off travelers at the top of Moose Mountain, where there is an expansive observation deck overlooking the lake, mountains, and rolling colors.—
Evie Carrick,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The headlines have been trickling out, but one of the biggest takeaways is that the former VP still seems undecided as to what's next for her.—
Emma Hinchliffe,
Fortune,
24 Sep. 2025
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After slowly trickling out in July, the Air Jordan Mule sneaker loafer has been steadily adding options throughout the summer, with plenty more to come.—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
21 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With its idyllic front lawn, gurgling fountain, and two-story deck, Elmwood 1820 Bed & Breakfast Inn is a sight to behold.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
26 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The debuts of an unprecedented number of designers at brands from Dior to Chanel and Versace have been swirling around Michele and the house of Valentino is now being led by a new chief executive officer, Riccardo Bellini, who succeeded Jacopo Venturini in August.—
Luisa Zargani,
Footwear News,
3 Oct. 2025
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Stretching to the pointed edge of the property is a 62-foot-long rectangular infinity pool adorned with mosaic tiles in swirling shapes that mimic the greenish glow of bioluminescence.—
Katie Schultz,
Architectural Digest,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Rippling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rippling. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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