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
Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The overall impacts of the cuts would ripple into Americans' lives, says Rep, Zoe Lofgren of California, the top Democrat on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 11 Apr. 2025
Shania Russell, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The comment evoked a ripple of sympathetic laughter.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Verb
His job had been to prevent opponents from rippling the net, not to score of his own volition.
—Jeff Rueter, New York Times, 14 Apr. 2025
The overall impacts of the cuts would ripple into Americans' lives, says Rep, Zoe Lofgren of California, the top Democrat on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee.
—Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 11 Apr. 2025
Noun
The twist sent such powerful ripples of shock through the show's fanbase that even new viewers like Stella can't escape.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
The comment evoked a ripple of sympathetic laughter.
—Nancy Kruh, People.com, 27 Mar. 2025
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Verb
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The scientists proceeded to build a number of prototype urinals based on these findings, which also incorporated features such as a more closed design that better captured any urine that did splash.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Apr. 2025
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And based on the relaxed grins splashed on our faces afterwards: mission accomplished.—
Katie Chang,
Forbes.com,
22 Apr. 2025
Noun
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The young seals’ vocalizations are variable, sometimes shorter, other times longer, sometimes a warble, sometimes a wail, other times a squawk or monkey-like screeching.—
Ethan Baron,
Mercury News,
28 Mar. 2025
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Budgerigars are both impressive vocal mimics and also have complex vocalizations called warbles that are a mix of noisy and harmonic calls.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
19 Mar. 2025
Noun
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But the rawest struggle for many is the fallout from marital infidelity.—
Dominique Soguel,
Christian Science Monitor,
21 Apr. 2025
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But those top economic aides have found themselves in the spotlight as economists warn of the potential fallout of Trump’s policies.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
19 Apr. 2025
Noun
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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
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For example, complex analysis is used to manipulate wavelets, or small oscillations in data.—
William Ross,
The Conversation,
10 Mar. 2025
Verb
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Reynolds’ colleagues found 97% of people had never washed them, and many were contaminated by bacteria, including E. coli, from foods like raw meats and produce.—
Matt Fuchs,
Time,
21 Apr. 2025
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Geometric furniture and decorative elements are washed in rich colors and lush textures.—
Blue Carreon,
Forbes.com,
20 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Antidepressants in general may cause side effects including an upset gastrointestinal tract, decreased libido, weight gain, headaches, insomnia, tremor or temperature changes, according to Joseph.—
Hannah Yasharoff,
USA Today,
18 Apr. 2025
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As the cancer progresses or as a side effect of cancer treatments, other symptoms may occur that have an impact on their quality of life.—
Julie Scott, MSN, ANP-BC, AOCNP,
Verywell Health,
17 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Spring is here, which means hydration and moisture is the biggest trend, from sopping wet curls to sleek chignons and water waves.—
India Espy-Jones,
Essence,
14 Apr. 2025
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Jackson's long hair was styled in soft curls by J Miles Salon.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
People.com,
14 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Soon, companies with 6,000-gallon tanker trucks made daily visits to collect the exceptionally pure liquid that bubbled up on the property.—
Colette Coleman,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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Nearly three years later, the line bubbled into McCartney’s consciousness, appealing to his innate sense of optimism.—
Jordan Runtagh,
People.com,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Ripple.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ripple. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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