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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
Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Still, the massive damage to heavy industry is rippling through the economy.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Birdbaths that have small fountains or agitators also keep the water rippling.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Next, a gentle tip-tap rippling through major East Coast cities, as the girls collectively add to cart whatever Holmes is toting or throwing over her shoulders.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2026
Its Morning Blue dial, hand-hammered in 18-karat white gold, is meant to evoke the sky at first light, though its shimmering surface also suggests the rippling sea.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
The eye-catching structure is made up of rippling waves of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, giving the front-facing rooms semi-circle window nooks from which to take in the panoramic city views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
The alien formations of the Badlands, the rippling waters of Voyageurs, the sandy slopes of Indiana Dunes.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Fertilizer prices could stay elevated for months, rippling through harvests, food prices, and household food security well into the year.
—Shobha Shetty, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
She was fascinated by the difference in speed between human activity and, say, a stone striking water, rippling outwards.
—Joshua Minsoo Kim, Pitchfork, 28 Apr. 2026
Still, the massive damage to heavy industry is rippling through the economy.
—Tim Lister, CNN Money, 28 Apr. 2026
Birdbaths that have small fountains or agitators also keep the water rippling.
—Joan Morris, Mercury News, 27 Apr. 2026
Next, a gentle tip-tap rippling through major East Coast cities, as the girls collectively add to cart whatever Holmes is toting or throwing over her shoulders.
—Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2026
Its Morning Blue dial, hand-hammered in 18-karat white gold, is meant to evoke the sky at first light, though its shimmering surface also suggests the rippling sea.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 22 Apr. 2026
The eye-catching structure is made up of rippling waves of floor-to-ceiling glass windows, giving the front-facing rooms semi-circle window nooks from which to take in the panoramic city views.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026
The alien formations of the Badlands, the rippling waters of Voyageurs, the sandy slopes of Indiana Dunes.
—Julia Sayers Gokhale, Midwest Living, 17 Apr. 2026
Fertilizer prices could stay elevated for months, rippling through harvests, food prices, and household food security well into the year.
—Shobha Shetty, Fortune, 16 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rippling
Verb
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The birds’ splashing tends to discourage mosquito larvae development.—
Joan Morris,
Mercury News,
27 Apr. 2026
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That viral video of the bear splashing in his ice bath exists because dedicated researchers and zookeepers are working to make sure polar bears have a future — in the Arctic and beyond.—
Samantha Agate,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
20 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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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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The next day, Nataliia was washing the landing outside of her apartment with vinegar, as advised by officials, when an evacuation order was issued.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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This includes drinking water, water used for brushing teeth, washing for washing dishes and water for food preparation, officials said.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Doctors noted a crackling sound, suggesting gases bubbling out of his dying flesh, and some of the outer layers of skin were peeling off.—
Beth Mole,
ArsTechnica,
28 Apr. 2026
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Recorded on five reel-to-reel decks, the composer’s 1975 piece blends everyday and exotic sounds—human breath, cheeping frogs, bubbling geysers—into a passionate defense of the raptures of listening.—
Joshua Minsoo Kim,
Pitchfork,
28 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Instead, scandals have provided rolling revelations of a general unseriousness.—
Benjamin Wallace-Wells,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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On Thursday, Putin broke his silence on the rolling digital blackouts, which hit the country’s capital in early March.—
Nathan Hodge,
CNN Money,
26 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Queso dripping all over the meat and other toppings is so much more fun.—
Aly Walansky,
Southern Living,
24 Apr. 2026
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Always place the package on a plate or inside a container—raw meat dripping onto produce or leftovers is one of the most common sources of cross-contamination in the home kitchen.—
Anne Wolf,
Martha Stewart,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Measles crept into Utah and Arizona in June, with reports trickling into local health departments of patients coming to doctors and saying their children had just recovered from full-body rashes, and parents telling pediatricians that their whole family had just recovered from measles.—
Brenda Goodman,
CNN Money,
24 Apr. 2026
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Days begin at Le Plage, the freshwater pool fringed with parasols and a softly trickling waterfall, where breakfasts of eggs, local bread, warm pastries, and fresh juice appear on the long communal table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
23 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.
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