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rippling

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verb

present participle of ripple

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for rippling
Verb
  • On sunny days, the reflection of that splashing water can be seen from a long distance.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The man climbed in but slipped on the step, sending the coffee splashing across the seat.
    Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The establishment had health hazards including raw food stored over cooked food, inadequate hand-washing facilities, expired food items and a lack of food-handler certifications.
    Shambhavi Rimal, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Protect your furry friends by washing your hands, cleaning spills, and storing it out of reach.
    Dan Perry, Newsweek, 3 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • There was understandable tension in the quarter-final against Bayern Munich, but something was bubbling from minute one against Porto.
    Art de Roché, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
  • One perk is that the bubbling stream provides the ideal ecosystem where hemlock and rhododendron thrive along the banks.
    Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • The gently rolling slopes of Elk Camp Meadows are perfect for beginners, with magic carpets for the little ones still figuring out their ski legs.
    Caroline Tell, Forbes, 3 Mar. 2025
  • Thanks to its close proximity to the national park, guests can experience the wild setting beyond traditional hiking trails, like horseback riding atop the region’s rolling hills.
    Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 2 Mar. 2025
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“Rippling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rippling. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.

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