1. searched through something quickly by turning over pages, papers, or items
Usage: past tense of riffle
2. shuffled cards by bending two halves of the deck and letting them fall together
Usage: past tense of riffle; card games
3. caused water to flow with small waves or ripples
Usage: past tense of riffle

Examples

• She riffled through the stack of papers looking for her assignment.
• He riffled the deck of cards before dealing.
• The detective riffled through the files searching for clues.
• The wind riffled the surface of the pond.
• I riffled through my backpack but couldn’t find my keys.
• The dealer expertly riffled the cards at the poker table.
• She riffled the pages of the book to find the right chapter.