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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
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
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
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
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
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
Hundreds of striped angelfish and iridescent parrotfish schooled through the water in rippling clouds, scales flashing.
—
Julie Orringer,
Travel + Leisure,
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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As extreme heat hits Boston, residents are finding ways to stay cool, from splashing in Frog Pond to stocking up on water at Fenway Park, while city officials and utility crews urge people to take precautions.
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After all that digging and splashing, a muddy dog still has to come back inside.
Adjective
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The National Interagency Fire Center reported that nearly 3 million acres have burned across the country since the start of the year, faster than the rolling 10-year average.
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Cars will quickly overheat, and power outages and rolling brownouts are possible.
Verb
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Some physicians recommend washing your mouth out after use by gargling and rinsing your mouth with water.
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Or keep your blowout intact when doing your makeup or washing your face thanks to these adorable terry cloth headbands.
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Internal emails, group chat messages and meeting minutes obtained by the Miami Herald show the drama that’s been bubbling up in recent months, as county officials, developers and HOA board members have sparred over the future of the land.
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Simmer beans, stirring occasionally, until bubbling and thickened, about 5 minutes.
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In really humid temperatures, the air becomes saturated with water vapour meaning sweat does not evaporate as efficiently, leaving humans in hot, humid environments dripping with sweat as the body struggles to get rid of excess heat.
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The music was slinky, glamorous, dripping in delicious campiness.
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All season, Shamea and Porsha have circled each other, barely uttering a direct word, but the tensions seep to the rest of the group, trickling into every interaction.
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As a Chief Clinical Officer at Help Texts, a global grief support platform, Melissa Lunardini has spent the last two years training grief experts on the AI tools that are trickling into the industry.
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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 5 Jul. 2026.
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