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as in thorn
something that is a source of irritation
a spouse's snoring is one ruffle that many couples must eventually come to terms with
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as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
the stream of minor complaints finally ruffled him into snapping, "If you don't like the way I'm doing it, do it yourself!"
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Recent Examples of ruffle
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2026
Manuel then slipped into a stark white dress overflowing with ruffles and shrugged on a matching lace shawl with long fringing over it—all key elements to bringing his hypnotizing moves to life.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Klæbo lies flat on his back, eyes closed, fleece ruffled around his collar.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
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Noun
Morrow Goods is known for cushy pillows with plenty of support, and this mini ruffle lumbar pillow is no different.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2026
Manuel then slipped into a stark white dress overflowing with ruffles and shrugged on a matching lace shawl with long fringing over it—all key elements to bringing his hypnotizing moves to life.
—Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Feb. 2026
Verb
Just when red carpet season was starting to feel like a revolving door of bouffant bobs, Old Hollywood glam and bold lip colors, the 2026 British Film and Television Awards swoop in to ruffle some feathers.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 23 Feb. 2026
Klæbo lies flat on his back, eyes closed, fleece ruffled around his collar.
—Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruffle
Noun
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The size of the flounce can also dictate the messaging.—
Yelena Moroz Alpert,
Architectural Digest,
28 Feb. 2026
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When Hyacinth flounces off to check the hall, Eloise hot on her trail, Sophie begs for a moment of Violet’s time.—
Christina Grace Tucker,
Vulture,
26 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Burchett, along with Mace, Luna, and other conservative Republicans, is frequently a thorn in the side of congressional leadership and sees the panel as a platform for their legislative priorities.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
26 Feb. 2026
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So that was the rose, here's the thorn.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
26 Feb. 2026
Verb
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Easily annoyed, the driver keeps giving punches to the center of the steering wheel.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 Mar. 2026
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The White House could also insist that while Tkachuk was annoyed, he wasn’t harmed in a way the law ought to remedy.—
Michael McCann,
Sportico.com,
9 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Creeping phlox is a great choice for edging, rock walls, or slopes, and will brighten any garden with its abundance of cheerful pastel blooms.—
Samantha Johnson,
Martha Stewart,
5 Mar. 2026
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The pea gravel needs to be hemmed in with metal, plastic, or brick edging set firmly in place.—
Luke Miller,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Mar. 2026
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Finn was experiencing headaches and nausea, which led to an emergency room visit and a sudden diagnosis.—
Jori Parys,
CBS News,
8 Mar. 2026
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Symptoms can include fever, headache, facial swelling, malaise and swelling of the salivary glands.—
Caelyn Pender,
Mercury News,
8 Mar. 2026
Verb
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This constant, unchanging, repetitive loading of a treadmill can irritate tissue and lead to knee issues, Holland says.—
Danielle Zickl,
Outside,
8 Mar. 2026
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To their sorrow, some people use its broad leaves as dunny paper — bad idea, as the leaves have fine hair that can irritate sensitive skin.—
Carl R. Gold,
Baltimore Sun,
7 Mar. 2026
Noun
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The Caspian Sea nation halted truck traffic across the over 400-mile border with Iran.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
6 Mar. 2026
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Oli, 74, on his home turf in the Jhapa 5 constituency along the Indian border.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
6 Mar. 2026
Noun
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For long, chip designers have viewed moving ions as a nuisance.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
6 Mar. 2026
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The lawsuit asks the Ingham County Circuit Court to declare Kalshi's internet sports betting operation a common law nuisance and to issue a permanent injunction and order of abatement enjoining and restraining Kalshi from engaging in or advertising its internet sports betting operation in Michigan.—
Jalen Williams,
Freep.com,
6 Mar. 2026
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“Ruffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruffle. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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