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a small wave or series of waves on the surface of a liquid
Joe threw a stone and watched the ripples spread out across the pond.
something that looks like a wave
There were ripples in the sand.
a sound that gets gradually louder and then quieter
There was a ripple in the audience as he announced his plans.
A ripple of laughter lessened the tension.
an emotion that spreads gradually through a person or a group of people
The issue has caused a few ripples among the islanders.
Ralph felt a ripple of fear pass through him.
