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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
Veronique Greenwood, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Though this satellite imagery is in grayscale, lucky skywatchers on the ground would have likely seen curtains of green light with possible magentas and reds rippling overhead.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Rumors that Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan may be planting roots on Indian Creek Island have been rippling through Miami’s luxury real estate circles over the last week.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein saga is rippling through Europe.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Lloyd said much of the jitters rippling through gilt markets was arising from concern about potential successors sitting politically to the left of Starmer, such as Rayner and Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Repercussions from the Jeffrey Epstein files are rippling through the private sector.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Nothing, though, quite rivals the rout rippling through stock and credit markets this week.
—Brody Ford, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
What’s happening at Brave Christian is already rippling beyond the basketball court.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
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The effects are still rippling through American institutions, and the long-term consequences of this upheaval remain to be seen.
—Veronique Greenwood, Time, 24 Feb. 2026
Though this satellite imagery is in grayscale, lucky skywatchers on the ground would have likely seen curtains of green light with possible magentas and reds rippling overhead.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 23 Feb. 2026
Rumors that Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan may be planting roots on Indian Creek Island have been rippling through Miami’s luxury real estate circles over the last week.
—Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 13 Feb. 2026
The fallout from the Jeffrey Epstein saga is rippling through Europe.
—Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
Lloyd said much of the jitters rippling through gilt markets was arising from concern about potential successors sitting politically to the left of Starmer, such as Rayner and Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.
—Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Feb. 2026
Repercussions from the Jeffrey Epstein files are rippling through the private sector.
—J.d. Capelouto, semafor.com, 10 Feb. 2026
Nothing, though, quite rivals the rout rippling through stock and credit markets this week.
—Brody Ford, Fortune, 5 Feb. 2026
What’s happening at Brave Christian is already rippling beyond the basketball court.
—Nathan Canilao, Mercury News, 5 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rippling
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Pick high-pile or plush bath mats to maximize the warmth-trapping properties and opt for moisture-absorbing, quick-drying materials like microfiber in this high-humidity, water-splashing space.—
Gemma Johnstone,
The Spruce,
27 Feb. 2026
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Muller has spent the past 12 years experiencing the ups and downs, fitful starts and stops her sport has endured since first splashing on the Swiss hockey scene as a 15-year-old by scoring her nation’s first bronze-medal clinching goal at the 2014 Sochi Games.—
John Wawrow,
Chicago Tribune,
21 Feb. 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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Sort your laundry — but not by color The once cardinal rule of separating darks from whites before washing them has flown the coop.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Sophie has spent so long this season being a role of service, and for Benedict to now be washing her hair and then pleasuring her felt like a really nice switcheroo that Sophie deeply deserved.—
Carly Thomas,
HollywoodReporter,
27 Feb. 2026
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Pastries like passion-fruit malasadas and chocolate-babka pistachio swirls benefit from her sourdough starter, still alive and bubbling after a decade-plus of traveling.—
Kate Bradshaw,
Mercury News,
25 Feb. 2026
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And around nearly every corner, there’s food worth traveling for, from bubbling deep-dish pizza to dripping Italian beef sandwiches.—
Lauren Schuster,
Kansas City Star,
23 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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For those trips that are too short for a rolling suitcase, but too long for just a backpack, a weekender bag is the perfect choice.—
Julia Morlino,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Feb. 2026
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The batch of thousands of images was pulled for review and is being uploaded with necessary redactions on a rolling basis.—
Daniel Ruetenik,
CBS News,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Davies translated that into all sorts of wet surfaces, with water dripping down the rocks of Wuthering Heights and the rock gradually pushing in over the course of the movie.—
Sarah Shachat,
IndieWire,
18 Feb. 2026
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Antnation Boho Smocked Top Set This $37 boho set is a one-and-done spring travel outfit that’s dripping in carefree, vacation-ready style.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
16 Feb. 2026
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With the nation still reeling, details about victims are trickling out and the world is gradually getting a clearer picture of the violence used to suppress the nationwide demonstrations.—
Yarden Segev,
NBC news,
1 Mar. 2026
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Quite frankly, the sensation of moisture pouring from my underarms and trickling down my torso has given me the heebie-jeebies one too many times.—
Sarah Kinonen,
Allure,
27 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Between gurgling cello and moody brass, the orchestra reached cacophony.—
Sheila Regan,
Twin Cities,
27 Feb. 2026
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From the mud baths of Lo Specchio di Venere to Bagno Ascuitto’s hot-steam grotto, Pantelleria’s fringes constitute a natural spa with gurgling thermal waters.—
Rosalyn Wikeley,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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“Rippling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rippling. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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