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to flow in a broken irregular stream
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Recent Examples of rippling
Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The rise in oil prices is rippling through the US economy and driving up costs for many small business owners.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The fallout from the war is rippling across the Asia-Pacific.
—The Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
But China’s early decision to direct its top refiners to suspend exports of diesel, petrol, and jet fuel is rippling across the region.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Then, without warning, colors start rippling across its skin — flashes of deep crimson, bursts of mottled brown, rapid shifts in texture — while its eyes dart and its limbs twitch.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Pour oil into a large, heavy skillet to a depth of 1/4 inch; heat oil over medium-high until oil is gently rippling or reaches 350 degrees.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
That closure is already rippling through flight schedules nationwide — including routes connected to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX).
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 23 Mar. 2026
According to Variety’s reporting, Row K’s model is now under serious strain and the consequences are rippling through its slate.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
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Conflict in the Middle East is rippling through the oil industry and into consumer goods, with analysts warning bottled water prices could rise in the coming months.
—Jasmine Laws, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
The rise in oil prices is rippling through the US economy and driving up costs for many small business owners.
—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 30 Mar. 2026
The fallout from the war is rippling across the Asia-Pacific.
—The Dallas Morning News, Dallas Morning News, 30 Mar. 2026
But China’s early decision to direct its top refiners to suspend exports of diesel, petrol, and jet fuel is rippling across the region.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 29 Mar. 2026
Then, without warning, colors start rippling across its skin — flashes of deep crimson, bursts of mottled brown, rapid shifts in texture — while its eyes dart and its limbs twitch.
—Samantha Agate, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026
Pour oil into a large, heavy skillet to a depth of 1/4 inch; heat oil over medium-high until oil is gently rippling or reaches 350 degrees.
—Gretchen McKay, Twin Cities, 26 Mar. 2026
That closure is already rippling through flight schedules nationwide — including routes connected to Jacksonville International Airport (JAX).
—Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 23 Mar. 2026
According to Variety’s reporting, Row K’s model is now under serious strain and the consequences are rippling through its slate.
—Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 23 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for rippling
Verb
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The capsule should then spend the next several days journeying back to Earth, before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of San Diego on April 10.—
Tom Costello,
NBC news,
30 Mar. 2026
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That capsule went on a looping trip around the moon that lasted over three weeks and covered over a million miles before splashing back down in the Pacific.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
30 Mar. 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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To maintain balayage color, it is recommended to avoid washing hair for three days post-application and use hair masks or natural hair oil to keep the color vibrant.—
Kaitlyn Yarborough,
Southern Living,
4 Apr. 2026
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In college, that morphed into her providing free detergent for those washing their clothes.—
Darcel Rockett,
Chicago Tribune,
3 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The ballet flat trend has been bubbling away for a few years, with cult labels like Comme des Garçons, Maison Margiela, Lemaire, and Bode releasing versions as early as 2021, beloved by fashion-forward arty types who’d pair them with shredded jeans or baggy shorts.—
Jack Stanley,
Vogue,
31 Mar. 2026
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Bake on lower rack until sauce is bubbling, 13 to 15 minutes.—
Cathy Thomas,
Oc Register,
30 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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While this game was closer than January 19 when UConn won by 38 points in the most-lopsided game in the 57-game series (UConn leads 41-16), the Irish couldn't overcome the rolling Huskies.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The crops good enough to incorporate into its Churchills, primeros, and other formats are aged for as long as a presidential term before the rolling process even begins.—
Justin Fenner,
Robb Report,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The king hosted a banquet for him in a hall dripping with flowers and gold leaf.—
Danica Kirka,
Chicago Tribune,
1 Apr. 2026
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This is the best that West has ever looked, including every shirtless scene and every time he’s gotten out of the pool dripping wet.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
1 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Wall Street Journal scoop also detailed how AI evangelism from the top was trickling into every corner of the workforce, with performance reviews now evaluating how employees use AI tools.—
Frank Landymore,
Futurism,
26 Mar. 2026
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The thinking was that tax cuts, deregulation and other breaks would encourage businesses to invest, with the benefits trickling down to workers and the economy overall.—
Robert Burgess,
Mercury News,
18 Mar. 2026
Verb
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In practice, this means a madhouse of multimedia rooms, packed with gurgling videos and useless machines and humanoid bodies.—
Zachary Fine,
New Yorker,
31 Mar. 2026
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When the first hook comes back around after Earl’s slinky verse, Niontay’s staccato punchlines lose all shape and melt into a putty of wordless, gurgling melody.—
Olivier Lafontant,
Pitchfork,
19 Mar. 2026
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“Rippling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rippling. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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