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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
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
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
Verb
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
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
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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Then, the monotony of the cave’s silence was broken by the sound of splashing as two divers with headlamps bubbled up from beneath the water.—
Janis Mackey Frayer,
NBC news,
4 June 2026
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Summer was for splashing around.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
4 June 2026
Adjective
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Each spring the skies over central Nebraska fill with a special sound—a rolling, trumpeting, almost prehistoric chorus—as a slew of sandhill cranes descend on the wide and shallow reaches of the Platte River.—
Arati Menon,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 June 2026
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Allegheny National Forest, just around 90 minutes from Erie, Pennsylvania, enchants with rolling peaks that reflect off calm, paddle-friendly waterways.—
Stephanie Vermillion,
Travel + Leisure,
7 June 2026
Verb
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In fact, keeping denim looking its best requires not washing them very often at all.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
6 June 2026
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Any washing machine leaks would cause excessive damage to carpet, and the flooring would likely need to be removed and replaced.—
Claire Hoppe Norgaard,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 June 2026
Verb
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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
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The result can be slow drainage, bubbling water, and gurgling sounds coming from sinks and other fixtures.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Even when the air-conditioning is cranking, my friends and I are still dripping in sweat.—
Jeremy Rellosa,
Curbed,
4 June 2026
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The cannister featured an image of an angry mutt with saliva dripping from its jaws.—
Peter Hessler,
New Yorker,
31 May 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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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 14 Jun. 2026.
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