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as in to anger
to make angry
the clerk's brusque refusal of her request roiled her enough to prompt a complaint to his supervisor
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Recent Examples of roil
Today, with the war in Iran roiling global markets, that’s more true than ever and safety must be the major concern of any government investment fund.
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John Seiler, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
The vast majority of the world’s most advanced chips are produced in Taiwan, so anything that roils that supply chain would be negative for the stock market and the global economy.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
The North African nation today is in a power vacuum and roiled by conflicts between rival armed gangs, some with ties to international terrorism.
—Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
Wall Street’s fear gauge, the VIX, was up 24% and hit its highest level since April, when markets were roiled by uncertainty about tariffs.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
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John Seiler, Oc Register, 8 Mar. 2026
The vast majority of the world’s most advanced chips are produced in Taiwan, so anything that roils that supply chain would be negative for the stock market and the global economy.
—Zev Fima, CNBC, 8 Mar. 2026
The North African nation today is in a power vacuum and roiled by conflicts between rival armed gangs, some with ties to international terrorism.
—Nolan Finley, Twin Cities, 6 Mar. 2026
Wall Street’s fear gauge, the VIX, was up 24% and hit its highest level since April, when markets were roiled by uncertainty about tariffs.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 6 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roil
Verb
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While much is known about Taylor Swift's favorite lipsticks, rumors have swirled over the years about the star's signature scent.—
Rebecca Norris,
InStyle,
13 Mar. 2026
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Using a butter knife or thin metal spatula, gently swirl batters to marble (do not overmix).—
Maddy Bendgen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Mar. 2026
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One of Best’s nieces, Tatiana Barrett, told The Associated Press that revelations from the report have angered and saddened family and friends.—
Dave Collins,
Hartford Courant,
12 Mar. 2026
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One of Best's nieces, Tatiana Barrett, told The Associated Press that revelations from the report have angered and saddened family and friends.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The fall 2026 runway season in Paris has come to a close, yet fashion never stops churning.—
Alexandra Hildreth,
Vogue,
11 Mar. 2026
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Armchair investors have endured several stomach-churning days in March, with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones averages seesawing in response to the Iran war, surging gas prices and inflation fears.—
Daniel de Visé,
USA Today,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Kline was frustrated and even infuriated by the military's past reluctance.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
6 Mar. 2026
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Kline was frustrated and even infuriated by the military's past reluctance.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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When an advisory is declared, impacted residents should not drink or use the tap water for preparing food or brushing teeth without boiling it first, the public utility said.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Use a half dozen of your Easter eggs for this recipe or boil extra eggs and stick them in the fridge.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
6 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The narrators seldom seem bitter; never enraged.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
12 Mar. 2026
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In the end, he was exonerated but Doc ultimately opted to partner with the hospital to the benefit of his patients, which enraged Hope, sending her into the hands of her ex Roland and setting up a potential love triangle that had been brewing all season.—
Nellie Andreeva,
Deadline,
12 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Daniel Farke stormed towards Peter Bankes, seething with the referee’s performance and got a red card for his troubles.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
2 Mar. 2026
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Security forces killed more than 500, arrested 22,000, and blacked out the internet—much of the population has been seething right through today.—
Scott Pelley,
CBS News,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Easily annoyed, the driver keeps giving punches to the center of the steering wheel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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The White House could also insist that while Tkachuk was annoyed, he wasn’t harmed in a way the law ought to remedy.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2026
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“Roil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roil. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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