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Undulate (Verb)

Stir up (water) so as to form ripples.

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

Gently throwing a stone into the lake would undulate the calm surface, creating a beautiful pattern of concentric circles.
The wind began to undulate the water in the swimming pool, causing the swimmers to adjust their strokes accordingly.
As the ferry cut through the waves, it would undulate the surface of the ocean, leaving a foamy trail behind.
Children throwing stones from the riverbank would undulate the water, sending fish darting for cover.
The strong current in the river would undulate the water, creating miniature whirlpools that were nearly impossible to swim against.

Increase and decrease in volume or pitch, as if in waves; "The singer's voice undulated".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The singer's emotive voice undulated between soft whispers and loud crescendos throughout the ballad.
Her voice undulated in a soothing melody that calmed the audience instantly.
As she spoke, her words undulated in a hypnotic rhythm that captivated everyone's attention.
The volume of the music undulated in a dramatic wave, building anticipation for the grand finale.
The teacher's voice undulated between a gentle tone and a firm warning, commanding the students' respect.

Move in a wavy pattern or with a rising and falling motion; "The curtains undulated"; "the waves rolled towards the beach".

Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.

The waves undulated gently across the surface of the lake, creating a soothing melody.
As the train approached, its cars seemed to undulate along the curved track, swaying slightly from side to side.
The body of the snake undulated as it slid silently across the sandy floor.
During the concert, the crowd's hands undulated in unison as they swayed to the music.
As the sail caught the breeze, it undulated and billowed out, propelling the boat forward.

Occur in soft rounded shapes; "The hills rolled past".

Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.

The gentle slopes of the green meadow undulate as far as the eye can see, creating a soothing landscape.
In the distance, the rolling dunes undulate beneath a veil of mist and moonlight.
The sandy beach undulates along the coast, forming picturesque coves and hidden bays.
As the grass sways in the breeze, the hills seem to undulate in a peaceful wave motion.
The soft, white clouds undulate across the pale blue sky.