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as in silty
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as in unsettled
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roily
Adjective
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Lake Bluff village trustees are continuing to discuss issues related to its flag policy, but the matter remains unsettled.—
Daniel I. Dorfman,
Chicago Tribune,
30 June 2025 -
The dog had become restless, unsettled, and had reacted suddenly, snapping at whoever was closest, which happened to be me.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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The package includes severe cuts to Medicaid, threatens local (especially rural) hospitals and clinics, adds additional spending for deportations (for people who will now get amnesty?), and increases $350 billion a year in ADDED deficits.—
Paul Bedard,
The Washington Examiner,
12 July 2025
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The severe weather threat led to an evacuation order at the Harley-Davidson festival on Milwaukee's lakefront.—
Drake Bentley,
jsonline.com,
12 July 2025
Adjective
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The Eastern Conference is wide open after the brutal injuries to both Jayson Tatum and Tyrese Haliburton during the playoffs, and now the Knicks are saddled with the expectations of excellence.—
Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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Read more: 49ers Reveal Significant Injury Update on Brandon Aiyuk Ahead of his first season as the Vikings' starter, McCarthy has been hit with a brutal prediction.—
Evan Massey,
MSNBC Newsweek,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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Use safe cleaning products: White vinegar is great to prevent slimy buildup.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
25 June 2025
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Serious problems such as infections may arise, however, when those bacteria reproduce to form thick, slimy, treatment-resistant colonies known as biofilms.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
25 June 2025
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The finale had the impossible task of putting the monstrous show to an unquiet grave, and while some storylines seemed rushed and others completely ignored, even everyone’s least favorite season of GOT is heart palpitating.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
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The decision is an outright and unbridled expression of my unquiet mind.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
10 July 2024
Adjective
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Fucci, who was staying near the Guadalupe River, filmed on her phone a torrent of muddy water flooding the road to her grandmother's house.—
Susan Miller,
USA Today,
6 July 2025
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Navy blue and sage green have become go-to choices but are losing their charm; opt for moody hues like muddy green, rust, or confident forest green instead.—
Tessa Cooper,
Southern Living,
5 July 2025
Adjective
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Unlike harsher retinoids, this one is gentle enough for sensitive skin.—
Simon Hill,
Wired News,
10 July 2025
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The mask fully blocks out the harsh cabin lighting and that inevitable sunrise glow before landing.—
Samantha Leal,
Travel + Leisure,
10 July 2025
Adjective
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So some of the menu items included burrata, the oozy cheese from Puglia, and a riff on the American invention the caesar salad.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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Much like an armored and insulated house, the oozy goo allows bacteria to safely live, thrive and replicate.—
Sandee LaMotte,
CNN,
11 Mar. 2025
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“Roily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roily. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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