Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for deviled
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Kelly grated on Hegseth, beginning even before Hegseth was confirmed to head the Pentagon.—
Ronald J. Hansen,
AZCentral.com,
6 Jan. 2026 -
Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/4 cup) Directions Gather all ingredients.—
Kimberly Holland,
Southern Living,
4 Jan. 2026
Verb
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That’s gnawed-on, as in rodents.—
David J. Neal,
Miami Herald,
19 Dec. 2025
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Unfortunately, the wasps had already gnawed much of it, but that is not necessarily a bad sign.—
Alex Ross,
New Yorker,
21 Oct. 2025
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But Everton’s new recruitment structure would also do well to note that Brentford agreed the deal for their hat-trick hero Igor Thiago, who tormented the Toffees on Sunday, at the end of the 2024 winter transfer window.—
Greg O'Keeffe,
New York Times,
5 Jan. 2026
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Dominique Marceau, a young rebel accused of murder, was a complex and tormented character, which Bardot managed to imbue with depth and authenticity.—
Bianca Novembre,
Vanity Fair,
28 Dec. 2025
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The song, which reclaims a derogatory term for Venezuelan female migrants, was interpreted as defiant and irritated the Venezuelan president, then facing widespread reports of electoral fraud.—
Leonor C. Suárez,
Rolling Stone,
4 Jan. 2026
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Other signs your skin is being irritated by a beauty product include redness or flaking.—
Olivia McIntosh,
Martha Stewart,
30 Dec. 2025
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Open Doors is a global Christian charity supporting Christians persecuted for their faith.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
28 Dec. 2025
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Most commonly, people felt they were being persecuted via their electronics – that their Wi-Fi networks, computers or cellphones had been hacked or implanted with tracking devices.—
Alaina Vandervoort Burns,
The Conversation,
17 Dec. 2025
Verb
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Kesselring, who aggravated a high-ankle sprain against the Stars on New Year’s Eve, is getting closer to a return.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
11 Jan. 2026
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At the time of the accident, Lewis’ license was suspended for a felony aggravated DUI in 2006, according to court documents.—
Evy Lewis,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Jan. 2026
Verb
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Jack was exasperated, infuriated and embarrassed, while Dorothy tried desperately to save him.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
26 Dec. 2025
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Her initial response may have been exasperated, fuming, Leave me alone.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
10 Dec. 2025
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These questions will be tough, likely impossible, to answer to everyone's satisfaction — and several have bedeviled lawmakers, and Iowans, before.—
Rachel E. Stassen-Berger,
Des Moines Register,
8 Jan. 2026
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Daniel Cole/Reuters Hiring slowed in November, resuming sluggish performance that has bedeviled the labor market for much of this year and elicited a series of interest rate cuts, a fresh jobs report on Tuesday showed.—
Max Zahn,
ABC News,
16 Dec. 2025
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“Deviled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deviled. Accessed 17 Jan. 2026.
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