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Ripple (Verb)

Stir up (water) so as to form ripples.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

A stone was thrown into the pond and began to ripple the calm water, disturbing the surrounding area.
The fish jumped out of the water, causing the surface to ripple and creating a circular pattern of waves.
Waves from a speeding boat started to ripple the tranquil lake, shattering its serenity.
A thrown ball rippled the water in the pool, and the gentle disturbance caused it to spread in circles.
A strong wind began to ripple the surface of the ocean, gradually growing more turbulent by the minute.

Flow in an irregular current with a bubbling noise; "babbling brooks".

Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.

The shallow water began to ripple as the fish swam near the surface of the lake.
A small stone dropped into the stream caused the water to ripple and gurgle its way over the rocks.
The clear river water started to ripple as the trout darted back and forth in the shallows.
The spring's water flowed so gently it began to ripple and foam as it fell over smooth stones.
The creek's peaceful surface started to ripple as the children skipped rocks across its surface.