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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
Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Sacramento was roiled by the death of Stephon Clark at the hands of Sacramento police.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 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, 16 Feb. 2026
In the two years since the mass shooting roiled Kansas City and disrupted Loudermill’s life, the lawmakers at the center of the controversy have advanced in their political careers.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
In 2022, conventional 60/40 portfolios—made up of 60% equities and 40% bonds—took a hit as markets roiled, and inflation and rate hikes made bonds less of a hedge for stocks.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
The episodes underscore the extent to which the Epstein saga has roiled members of Congress.
—Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The early days of the Milan Cortina Games have been roiled by the tumultuous political debate in the United States.
—Steven Sloan, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
The thefts have downed power lines, roiled phone and internet service and disrupted communication to emergency services throughout affected communities.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Verb
The rise has been especially stark in cities that have been roiled by enforcement surges and protests.
—Isabelle Chapman, CNN Money, 19 Feb. 2026
Sacramento was roiled by the death of Stephon Clark at the hands of Sacramento police.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 17 Feb. 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, 16 Feb. 2026
In the two years since the mass shooting roiled Kansas City and disrupted Loudermill’s life, the lawmakers at the center of the controversy have advanced in their political careers.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 14 Feb. 2026
In 2022, conventional 60/40 portfolios—made up of 60% equities and 40% bonds—took a hit as markets roiled, and inflation and rate hikes made bonds less of a hedge for stocks.
—Sasha Rogelberg, Fortune, 11 Feb. 2026
The episodes underscore the extent to which the Epstein saga has roiled members of Congress.
—Ana Ceballos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026
The early days of the Milan Cortina Games have been roiled by the tumultuous political debate in the United States.
—Steven Sloan, Arkansas Online, 10 Feb. 2026
The thefts have downed power lines, roiled phone and internet service and disrupted communication to emergency services throughout affected communities.
—Sam Blum, New York Times, 4 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roiled
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However, her direct and outspoken approach has also led to controversy, with enraged officials in Honduras once wanting to declare her persona non grata.—
Yamlek Mojica Loaisiga,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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And why did that treatment — at least initially — leave Zverev so enraged?—
Eduardo Tansley,
New York Times,
30 Jan. 2026
Adjective
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In hues from muddy browns to iridescent purples, grackles seek safety in numbers, for the most part, but perhaps warmth and socializing as well.—
Michael Barnes,
Austin American Statesman,
18 Feb. 2026
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This has put Foxboro in a muddy situation.—
Lance Reynolds,
Boston Herald,
18 Feb. 2026
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Aliens remain topic of interest Questions around the existence of aliens and life beyond Earth have swirled for years, with interest reignited by recent hearings on Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, or UAPs.—
Kate Perez,
USA Today,
16 Feb. 2026
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As scrutiny over the NBA All-Star Game swirled, Anthony Edwards expressed skepticism that this year’s new format would finally improve the level of competitiveness.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
16 Feb. 2026
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But every time Trump takes to social media, angered by drug trafficking – or drone incursions, Sheinbaum Pardo has deftly reminded him of their working partnership, Jacobson said.—
Lauren Villagran,
USA Today,
13 Feb. 2026
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In one of those realities (the actual one most of us are living in), a growing number of people across the political spectrum are angered, terrified and disgusted by actions being taken in their names by people and agencies which seem to have little or no accountability.—
Brenda Looper,
Arkansas Online,
11 Feb. 2026
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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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For months, the rumor mill has churned as first one prominent name and then another surfaced as a possible entrant to the race.—
Andrew Graham,
Sacbee.com,
29 Jan. 2026
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The storm has churned to the north and east, dropping snow in states like Arkansas, Kansas, Maryland and Oklahoma and bringing freezing rain and ice to Arkansas, Tennessee, Texas and elsewhere.—
Becca Longmire,
PEOPLE,
26 Jan. 2026
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Raman’s entry into the race, hours before the filing deadline, shocked the city’s political elite and infuriated the mayor’s supporters.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
15 Feb. 2026
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The dampening atmospherics and massive right field infuriated sluggers such as Barry Bonds, Jeff Bagwell and Albert Pujols.—
Tom Krasovic,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Feb. 2026
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Meanwhile, members of Congress are likely to face some angry, dissatisfied voters — with the year’s first major primary day fast approaching on March 3.—
Marissa Martinez,
NBC news,
13 Feb. 2026
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But the attempt at humor didn’t satisfy some angry fans who believe Mets President David Stearns swindled Getz in a trade that essentially was a salary dump.—
Paul Sullivan,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Feb. 2026
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“Roiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roiled. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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