as in to splash
to flow in a broken irregular stream
water rippling gently over the tiers of the fountain
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Recent Examples of ripple
Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 2 May 2026
Frustration began to ripple through the crowd of nighttime rescuers.
—Robin Romm, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Zoe Bahjat, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
The allegations in Minnesota caused a ripple across the country.
—Jess Huff, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Verb
The disruption has rippled beyond vacation plans.
—Mirna Alsharif, NBC news, 2 May 2026
Frustration began to ripple through the crowd of nighttime rescuers.
—Robin Romm, The Atlantic, 2 May 2026
Noun
Whispers ripple in astonishment, and nods of approval are seen throughout the audience.
—Zoe Bahjat, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Mar. 2026
The allegations in Minnesota caused a ripple across the country.
—Jess Huff, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ripple
Verb
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Looking for a place to splash around with the family?—
Meghan Overdeep,
Southern Living,
3 May 2026
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The fungus overwinters on infected canes and fallen leaves, with spores splashing upward during rain or irrigation.—
Rita Perwich,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
2 May 2026
Noun
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For a time, the engine, with its distinctive exhaust warble, became closely associated with Audi’s lineup, aided in no small part by the motorsport successes of five-cylinder rally cars like the Sport Quattro S1 E2.—
Bradley Iger,
ArsTechnica,
25 July 2025
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The music fills our bodies, its rhythm melding with a deeper-time cycle of day-to-night, seasons changing, the imperceptible warble of a planet spinning gently on its axis.—
Florence Williams,
Outside Online,
11 May 2025
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Redistricting fight The fallout of the Supreme Court’s ruling this week, which further gutted the Voting Rights Act, is already unfolding.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
1 May 2026
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Then the video goes viral, the American political system can’t handle the fallout, and Benton winds up in the Oval Office.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 May 2026
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Pipe those wavelets of foie gras feculence over to neighboring Surfside, a two-bathroom kind of town with waste pipes galore.—
Pat Beall,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 June 2025
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Its wavelets lap enticingly at our feet, but the breaker that might truly knock the breath out of us never comes.—
Sara Holdren,
Vulture,
23 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Wayfair has hundreds of on-sale quilts, but the best picks feature breathable linen, cool-to-the-touch percale cotton, and lightweight washed microfiber.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 May 2026
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Lastly, either wash the gloves or throw them away, then wash your hands.—
Jeff Wagner,
CBS News,
6 May 2026
Noun
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This potential side effect appears to be shaping consumers’ spending habits.—
Melissa Rudy,
FOXNews.com,
1 May 2026
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In addition, hair loss is a side effect of GLP-1 drugs, sold under brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy.—
Tribune News Service,
Baltimore Sun,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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There are no costume changes, just a jersey-and-shorts combo that wouldn’t look out of place at a backyard barbecue and loose curls that Eilish styles each night herself.—
Angie Han,
HollywoodReporter,
7 May 2026
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One of the major keys to popping curls is a healthy scalp, and this two-in-one cleanser and scrub keeps roots and follicles in prime condition so hair can flourish.—
Aimee Simeon,
Glamour,
7 May 2026
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Miriam’s bliss bubbled up, feathering her insides, shimmering around her baby, erupting from her throat in a giggle—a curious misplaced sound in that car.—
‘Pemi Aguda,
Literary Hub,
6 May 2026
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The decision to withhold Golden Tempo comes amid bubbling conversations to tweak the Triple Crown race calendar.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
6 May 2026
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“Ripple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripple. Accessed 8 May. 2026.
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