Synonyms for ripple
ˈrɪp əlrip·ple

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1. ripple, rippling, riffle, waveletnoun

   a small wave on the surface of a liquid

   Synonyms:
   rippling, riffle, wavelet

2. rippleverb

   (electronics) an oscillation of small amplitude imposed on top of a steady value

   Synonyms:
   rippling, riffle, wavelet

3. ripple, ruffle, riffle, cockle, undulateverb

   stir up (water) so as to form ripples

   Synonyms:
   prance, flick, mix, flip, tittup, shuffle, rumple, ruffle up, cock, roll, sashay, flap, babble, knit, leaf, swagger, strut, pleat, riffle, gurgle, riff, cockle, burble, thumb, wave, crumple, pucker, ruffle, mess up, guggle, undulate, fluff, bubble

4. ripple, babble, guggle, burble, bubble, gurgleverb

   flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise

   "babbling brooks"

   Synonyms:
   babble, blither, gurgle, tattle, babble out, smatter, belch, riffle, burble, bubble, blather, sing, blab out, eruct, talk, spill the beans, burp, guggle, ruffle, undulate, blab, peach, cockle, blether, let the cat out of the bag

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1. • Wave

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1. rippleverb

   Synonyms:
   purl

2. ripplenoun

   Synonyms:
   rimple, undulation, little wave

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1. rippleverb

   Synonyms:
   fret

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1. List of paraphrases for "ripple":

   wave, training

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1. Ting Lu:

   We also expect broader easing of fiscal and monetary policy, and it is likely the government will take steps to contain ripple effects in the financial system, including possibly ring-fencing banks particularly exposed to developers in trouble.

2. Richard Lewis:

   What will happen next Sunday is Centre Court will be packed for the men's final and I'm sure people will be able to follow World Cup final, it's not unheard of for there to be a ripple of applause or a shout when something special happens in a football tournament, and I'm sure everybody will understand if it does.

3. Jared Holt:

   His role in the pro-Trump political space, connecting politicians, influencers, and activists, means that his words matter a great deal, what Alexander says, whether in jest or in earnest, has the potential to ripple across far-right communities and offer permission for bad behavior.

4. Robert F. Kennedy:

   Each time someone stands up for an ideal, or acts to improve the lot of others, or strikes out against injustice, he sends forth a tiny ripple of hope.

5. Asra Nomani:

   The 9/11 attacks have so much ripple tragedy inherited through a generation now to follow the families that survived, and we have to remember that justice still has to be served.