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as in enraged
feeling or showing anger
he waited until he wasn't so obviously roiled before voicing a complaint to the manager
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as in muddy
having visible particles in liquid suspension
the roiled water made more difficult the work of the divers searching the river for the missing canoeists
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as in angered
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 roiled
ABC News, 14 May 2026
The 26-page confidential memo, obtained by The Star, marks the latest revelation of the mass resignations that have roiled City Hall.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Homicide and nonfatal shooting totals fell again in 2023, but the city was roiled by robbery and carjacking crews responsible for an overall uptick in violence.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Russia is now roiled by rumors of organized unrest with months to go before parliamentary elections, while Putin himself faces allegations of extreme isolation and a weakening grip on power.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
Since ending 14 years of Conservative rule roiled by austerity and the Covid-19 pandemic, Labour has struggled to ease the cost of living and jump-start a sluggish economy against the tough economic backdrop of war in Ukraine and, more recently, Iran.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
These earthquakes roiled the seemingly-bottomless pool inside Devils Hole, creating mini-tsunamis.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 May 2026
In a lengthy interview with Le Monde, Louvre president Christophe Leribault revealed his plans for leading the Paris museum, which remains roiled by the October theft of its crown jewels, structural decay, and the ensuing departure of former president Laurence des Cars.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
Ujiri’s hiring comes nearly six months after the Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison, who was dismissed after the Luka Dončić trade roiled the team’s fan base and dropped the Mavericks from contender status to one of the worst teams in the NBA.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Verb
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has roiled energy markets, sending crude oil prices sharply higher — a key driver of inflation.
—ABC News, 14 May 2026
The 26-page confidential memo, obtained by The Star, marks the latest revelation of the mass resignations that have roiled City Hall.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 12 May 2026
Homicide and nonfatal shooting totals fell again in 2023, but the city was roiled by robbery and carjacking crews responsible for an overall uptick in violence.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 11 May 2026
Russia is now roiled by rumors of organized unrest with months to go before parliamentary elections, while Putin himself faces allegations of extreme isolation and a weakening grip on power.
—Rafi Schwartz, TheWeek, 11 May 2026
Since ending 14 years of Conservative rule roiled by austerity and the Covid-19 pandemic, Labour has struggled to ease the cost of living and jump-start a sluggish economy against the tough economic backdrop of war in Ukraine and, more recently, Iran.
—CBS News, 9 May 2026
These earthquakes roiled the seemingly-bottomless pool inside Devils Hole, creating mini-tsunamis.
—Nell Greenfieldboyce, NPR, 7 May 2026
In a lengthy interview with Le Monde, Louvre president Christophe Leribault revealed his plans for leading the Paris museum, which remains roiled by the October theft of its crown jewels, structural decay, and the ensuing departure of former president Laurence des Cars.
—Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 6 May 2026
Ujiri’s hiring comes nearly six months after the Mavericks fired general manager Nico Harrison, who was dismissed after the Luka Dončić trade roiled the team’s fan base and dropped the Mavericks from contender status to one of the worst teams in the NBA.
—Christian Clark, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roiled
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The victim told police Walton became enraged over not receiving a tip, leading to an argument.—
Stepheny Price , Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
2 May 2026
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Rail workers press for tighter security Unions have been fighting to strengthen passenger rail workers' protections for nearly a decade, after several incidents like the 2017 shooting of a conductor by an enraged passenger at the train station in Naperville, Illinois.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
1 May 2026
Adjective
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Officers, according to Willis, followed muddy footprints to a nearby residence where McKinney SWAT was able to find Murry and handle a search warrant.—
Matthew Ablon,
CBS News,
12 May 2026
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Thanks to the rubber slip-resistant outsole, these loafers provide great stability, especially on icy and muddy ground in winter and spring.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2026
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After the batter is poured into a baking pan, the cream cheese mixture is swirled in.—
Mary Shannon Wells,
Southern Living,
8 May 2026
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Major questions swirled in the immediate aftermath of the fatal encounter as witnesses from both sides of the protest gave conflicting statements about what led to Kessler’s fall and who the aggressor was.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
7 May 2026
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Starmer also has angered supporters with attempts to cut welfare spending, some of which were reversed after Labour revolts.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 May 2026
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Buyers were angered after finding out that the new features would be released later than expected, the filing said.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
6 May 2026
Adjective
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Unlike regions such as southeast Florida or southern California, New York’s nearshore waters are frequently turbid and moderately rough, limiting the visibility of sharks from the air.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Why does Mitch find the view beautiful, though the water is turbid and he is enveloped in the scent of incense and candles?—
Katie Kitamura,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
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Don’t miss suja, or black tea churned with butter and salt, which shows up everywhere from afternoon monastery visits to morning breakfast spreads.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
6 May 2026
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Much of the enthusiasm stems from the turnover that churned after a 3-14 season.—
Sam Warren,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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What was the song that infuriated the coach?—
Joe Kinsey OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
11 May 2026
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Still, even an unsuccessful appeal would let Democrats try to blame their failure on the conservative majority that dominates the nation's highest court, which has already infuriated the party and civil rights groups by neutering the Voting Rights Act.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
8 May 2026
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The issue prompted an angry Trump to directly press Makary over the vapes decisions, two people familiar with the episode said.—
Sarah Owermohle,
CNN Money,
8 May 2026
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Are some people angry that a children’s book author would cuss in an adult novel?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
7 May 2026
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“Roiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roiled. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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