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Ripple

noun

/ˈrɪpəl/

Meaning

a small wave on the surface of water; a spreading effect or influence

to form or cause small waves on the surface of water or spread through like waves

The stone created ripples across the calm pond.

The wind rippled the surface of the pond.

a ripple effect

wave, undulation, effect, consequence, undulate, fluctuate, oscillate, ripple

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wave, undulation, effect, consequence

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wave, undulate, fluctuate, oscillate, ripple

stillness, calm, smoothness, still

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stillness, calm, smoothness

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still, calm

ripple effect, water ripple, ripple through, ripple across, ripple of laughter

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ripple effect, water ripple, ripple through

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ripple effect, ripple across, ripple through, ripple of laughter

to tighten or contract into small folds or wrinkles

to make a problem, situation, or feeling worse

to mark or discolor something permanently; a spot or mark left behind

to move through the air using wings or in an aircraft

to pursue in order to catch or catch up with; to follow rapidly

to waste money, time, or opportunities in a careless way