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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One painting might look like water rippling in a pond, another like the roots of a tree, and another like a lionfish. — Alyssa N. Salcedo, jsonline.com, 10 Aug. 2026 As the drugs whittle waistlines, their impact is rippling beyond the bathroom scale and into a surprisingly wide swath of American life. — Elyse Moody, Architectural Digest, 27 July 2026 That shift in mindset is rippling through mountain and foothill communities too. — Sara B. Hansen, Denver Post, 24 July 2026 Layers of padded fabric created a rippling sand dune effect, while the structured bodice and exaggerated shoulders gave the look a futuristic edge. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 23 July 2026 All the tempestuous hormones and emotions and urges invisibly flashing across their own bodies like a rippling second skin. — Literary Hub, 20 July 2026 Major changes to federal student loan repayment rules went into effect this month and are rippling across the system. — Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 And then that’s like a stone in a beautiful pond, rippling out. — Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 17 July 2026 Geopolitical tensions are rippling through America’s housing market, adding to the financial strain on homebuyers. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 16 July 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

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For those who do choose to enter the water, experts recommend avoiding splashing, seals and schools of fish.

— Aaron Parseghian, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Emily in Paris chronicles the birth of an influencer, regularly splashing Emily’s Instagram posts and growing follower count across the screen.

— Judy Berman, Time, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of splashing

Adjective

Around 52 percent of museum workers were on permanent or rolling contracts with volunteers making up their second largest pool, standing at 27 percent, IMA said in the report.

— The Editors of ARTnews, ARTnews.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Premiering in Locarno’s Cinema of the Present strand should give this a good launch on the rolling concrete ups and downs of the festival skatepark circuit.

— Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 9 Aug. 2026

Definition of rolling

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Securing a flagship robotic vacuum with pressurized stain pre-treatment, active self-washing roller mopping, and a bagless cyclonic dock for under $900 is an exceptional value.

— Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 7 Aug. 2026
Other recent improvements to the building include cleaning windows that had not been washed in years, pressure-washing sidewalks, restriping the parking garage and repairing elevators.

— Tyler Quattrin, Twin Cities, 7 Aug. 2026

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The generational tension has been bubbling for years, including in the housing market, where high mortgage rates and home prices have locked out many younger families.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 9 Aug. 2026
Bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until the top layer is golden brown and the filling is bubbling.

— Terrence Hayes, Southern Living, 8 Aug. 2026

Definition of bubbling

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To illustrate how easily insect habitats can be harmed, Garrison gave the example of water trickling down a hill into a wetland.

— Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 9 Aug. 2026
Early customer reviews are still trickling in; while many praise it as a cute, charming gift item, a few buyers have raised concerns regarding audio quality and component durability.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026

Definition of trickling

Verb

Other nearby points of interest include gurgling mud pots, or geothermal mud volcanoes, on the eastern shoreline.

— Chelsee Lowe, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026
As water flows through the pipes past the obstruction, air pockets can form, creating a gurgling noise.

— Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 10 June 2026

Definition of gurgling

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