1
as in to steam
to be excited or emotionally stirred up with anger
that kind of rude treatment from a young person makes me rankle
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as in to infuriate
to make angry
it rankles me when some schools can't even afford paper and pencils for the students
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Recent Examples of rankle
Whitmer addressed the joint appearance, which rankled some Democrats, during the new podcast interview.
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Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 1 May 2025
Lake Brantley was also rankled No. 21 nationally by MaxPreps today.
—Robert Clark, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
Still, the idea of France’s financial participation in a Cup race privately rankled some in the NASCAR garage before the deal was finalized, according to conversations with several high-ranking officials around the sport, and ultimately led France to table the idea.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 29 May 2025
For example, an email extolling the benefits of the new reimbursement software rankles the employees who are frustrated by yet another technology change.
—Rachel Pacheco, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Elizabeth Crisp, The Hill, 1 May 2025
Lake Brantley was also rankled No. 21 nationally by MaxPreps today.
—Robert Clark, Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2025
Still, the idea of France’s financial participation in a Cup race privately rankled some in the NASCAR garage before the deal was finalized, according to conversations with several high-ranking officials around the sport, and ultimately led France to table the idea.
—Jeff Gluck, New York Times, 29 May 2025
For example, an email extolling the benefits of the new reimbursement software rankles the employees who are frustrated by yet another technology change.
—Rachel Pacheco, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for rankle
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They’re laid flat on racks, then steamed in the oven.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
7 July 2025
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Acorn squash can be baked, roasted, or steamed for a tasty side dish.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
3 July 2025
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The cost of the wedding has been estimated at up to nearly $50M, infuriating locals and activists who claim Amazon pays minimal taxes in European countries and point to Bezos’ use of his extreme personal wealth to effectively take over parts of the historic city, disrupting daily life.—
Jesse Whittock,
Deadline,
26 June 2025
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His unwillingness to compromise made the restaurant unfeasibly expensive to run, infuriating his investor, family friend Uncle Jimmy (a.k.a.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
26 June 2025
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The battle over Elizabeth Street Garden has raged on for more than a decade.—
Randy Mastro,
New York Daily News,
24 June 2025
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Heredia shared a video alongside his comments, which shows a diver pulling rope out of the raging waters near the waterfall.—
Abigail Adams,
People.com,
23 June 2025
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Cambodia angered by neighbor’s new restrictions on border crossings PHNOM PENH, Cambodia -- Cambodia's government on Tuesday accused Thailand of escalating border tensions by imposing new restrictions that have blocked almost all land crossings, especially for tourists heading into Cambodia.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
25 June 2025
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As a mom, I’m angered at the existence of so many abusers who lure children through the internet.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
20 June 2025
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The pair, who met as college undergrads, both burned with idealism and recognized their privilege could be leveraged for a game-changing idea.—
Carole Horst,
Variety,
13 Sep. 2023
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The Ellen MacArthur Foundation promotes circular fashion and says that, in the United States, an amount of clothing equal to a garbage truck is ferried to landfills or burned every second.—
Neeti Mehra,
Treehugger,
13 Sep. 2023
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The borderline third-strike call enraged Mets manager Carlos Mendoza, who erupted from the dugout and was quickly ejected for arguing.—
Peter Sblendorio,
Hartford Courant,
6 July 2025
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Massie enraged the president by opposing Trump's continuing resolution that would keep the government operating.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
4 July 2025
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For snacks, reach for protein-rich options like nuts, cottage cheese, or boiled eggs.1112 Building lean muscle mass can boost your metabolism.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
30 June 2025
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Most hot springs are actually neutral, Poland said, but the temperatures are so extreme that the bison most likely boiled to death.—
Rebecca Cohen,
NBC news,
27 June 2025
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Francie instantly annoys Nat by kissing Pete hello, and the two women start yelling at each other immediately.—
Dave Nemetz,
TVLine,
27 June 2025
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If visible bulbs and cables annoy you, these aren’t for you.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
26 June 2025
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“Rankle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/rankle. Accessed 10 Jul. 2025.
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