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Common collocations with ripple in American Collocation

ripple noun countable

US /ˈrɪp(ə)l/

cause
create
send
spread

These announcements will cause ripples of displeasure across the public sector.

of a sound

applause
laughter

After a ripple of applause from the audience Bob was able to continue with the show.

of an emotion

excitement
fear

It will send unnecessary ripples of fear throughout one of the UK’s most vulnerable communities.