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insulted their hosts by casually remarking about the outdated look of their home
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Recent Examples of insulting
Andy Naylor, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Trump recently published an insulting social media post about Massie's wife, Carolyn Grace Moffa, that was reposted on X by Gallrein.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
Turkey arrests journalist on insult claim ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkish authorities on Friday formally arrested investigative journalist Alican Uludag, charging him with insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a series of social media posts.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The discontent was more widespread, more vociferous and more insulting this time.
—Andy Naylor, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026
Trump recently published an insulting social media post about Massie's wife, Carolyn Grace Moffa, that was reposted on X by Gallrein.
—Lucas Aulbach, Louisville Courier Journal, 7 Feb. 2026
Verb
At least one person could be heard insulting the outspoken conservative, who died from cancer in December at the age of 91.
—Brian Niemietz, New York Daily News, 27 Feb. 2026
Turkey arrests journalist on insult claim ANKARA, Turkey -- Turkish authorities on Friday formally arrested investigative journalist Alican Uludag, charging him with insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in a series of social media posts.
—Arkansas Online, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for insulting
Adjective
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Darnold had played for the offensive coordinator.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Mar. 2026
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In comparison, the Rams managed just six offensive boards and seven second-chance points.—
Shaun Goodwin,
Idaho Statesman,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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If a co-worker interrupts a research stretch, calmly propose another time to avoid offending them or messing with your pre-set schedule.—
Tarot.com,
Sun Sentinel,
12 Mar. 2026
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O'Herrin notes that chopping down the offending tree is not going solve your issue in the long term.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
28 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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Dybel and others hail Gayle as the creator of the festival’s popular mascots, which headlined the annual zany event and outrageous parade.—
Philip Potempa,
Chicago Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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Those supporting the defendants have called those charges outrageous, saying the defendants were there protesting ICE and that the government has gone overboard to send a message.—
Kelsy Mittauer,
CBS News,
10 Mar. 2026
Adjective
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For years, insurance companies demanded that lawmakers strip away vital protections, saying that rampant fraud and abusive litigation had killed their financial solvency.—
Orlando Sentinel Editorial Board,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Mar. 2026
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The child’s mother — a childcare worker, cleaner and manicurist — and her children reportedly fled from Colombia four years ago to escape an abusive relationship involving a man with gang ties in that country, according to television station KTVU.—
Jakob Rodgers,
Mercury News,
9 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Much of Chicago’s offense came from ex-Knick Guerschon Yabusele, who finished with 11 points and 13 rebounds while taunting his former teammates.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
23 Feb. 2026
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Defense attorney Kevin Rousseau suggested in witness questioning that Bell-Johnson, who is known as One Leg and uses a prosthetic limb, sought comfort in gang membership in part because of taunting connected to his disability.—
Emerson Clarridge
Updated February 9,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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David smells an opportunity but completely misreads Hale, a vicious and vituperative man who delights in tormenting lesser writers.—
Stuart Miller,
Oc Register,
9 Feb. 2026
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But, in private, Koren could be aggressive and vituperative—a competitive colleague who sought to destroy the reputations and careers of those who crossed him.—
Ben Taub,
New Yorker,
26 Jan. 2026
Verb
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From disrespecting local customs and getting pickpocketed to forgetting to reapply sunscreen and overpacking, European tour guides have truly seen it all.—
Jillian Dara,
Travel + Leisure,
20 Feb. 2026
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The report cards slammed several teams with anonymous comments that accused some teams of disrespecting players’ families, employing substandard training staffs and other denunciations.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
13 Feb. 2026
Adjective
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And in return for all that scurrilous effort, not a single banning.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 Feb. 2026
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There were even scurrilous songs composed about the couple.—
Hadley Hall Meares,
Vanity Fair,
11 Feb. 2026
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“Insulting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/insulting. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.
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