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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
Alicia Underlee Nelson,
Midwest Living,
22 June 2026
The revenue hit is only the visible half of the story; the same pullback is rippling upstream, into the fields, feedlots, and water tables that supply all that food.
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Tenzin Seldon,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
The impact is already rippling out, said Henries.
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Alina Selyukh,
NPR,
12 June 2026
Hundreds of striped angelfish and iridescent parrotfish schooled through the water in rippling clouds, scales flashing.
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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.
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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.
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Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
8 June 2026
The gallery will envelop visitors — think rippling blue lights, ocean sounds and activity stations.
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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.
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David Ehrlich,
IndieWire,
2 June 2026
Verb
Prairie grasses and bonnet strings whip in the wind as the creak of wagon wheels carries across the rippling grassland.
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Alicia Underlee Nelson,
Midwest Living,
22 June 2026
The revenue hit is only the visible half of the story; the same pullback is rippling upstream, into the fields, feedlots, and water tables that supply all that food.
—
Tenzin Seldon,
Fortune,
21 June 2026
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
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.
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Another effective anti-swelling remedy is a delicious snack that may be hiding in the fridge.
Verb
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Canal Saint Martin in Paris drew throngs Sunday splashing and diving off a bridge, despite authorities’ attempts to control the crowds.
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If your idea of a bucket-list trip includes your furry friend digging holes in the sand and splashing around in the surf, then add Rehoboth Beach to the top of your list.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
Verb
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Just one week since launch, business is bubbling up organically.
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But even with the multitude of quantum projects bubbling up around the country, those involved in the Connecticut effort are optimistic.
Verb
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To prevent that, some operators maintain low oil flow rates, akin to dripping a faucet in freezing cold weather to avoid frozen pipes.
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Endive petals dripping in vinaigrette.
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This was a time in Hollywood when visual effects tricks and technology started trickling down to television, and the results were some damn fine sci-fi TV.
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Outside, a marble statue floats in a trickling fountain.
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Other nearby points of interest include gurgling mud pots, or geothermal mud volcanoes, on the eastern shoreline.
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As water flows through the pipes past the obstruction, air pockets can form, creating a gurgling noise.
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“Rippling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rippling. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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