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as in thorns
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 annoys
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 ruffles
Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
Aknvas also chose a light and bright wash for mini dresses, with exaggerated ruffles and lacing details.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Her daughter, Amaya, wore a baby pink floor-length dress with ruffles.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Zoë Kravitz in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello Dramatic sleeves and a profusion of ruffles made for an ultra-feminine gown, crafted in a satin-finish technical fabric by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Even Robbie's silk and lace top added extra volume with ruffles spilling over her loose-fitting jeans.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2025
Yeah, a little pizzazz with the ruffles.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Everything looks better trimmed in ruffles.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Lace, sheers, ruffles, and airy polka dots floated across collections, weaving delicacy into the season’s narrative.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Noun
Made from cotton and eyelet fabric, the flowy, calf-grazing frock featured a dainty lace trim around the neckline and cuffs, along with ruffles on the back of the silhouette.
—Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 25 Oct. 2025
Aknvas also chose a light and bright wash for mini dresses, with exaggerated ruffles and lacing details.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 22 Oct. 2025
Her daughter, Amaya, wore a baby pink floor-length dress with ruffles.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 21 Oct. 2025
Zoë Kravitz in Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello Dramatic sleeves and a profusion of ruffles made for an ultra-feminine gown, crafted in a satin-finish technical fabric by Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello.
—Laurie Brookins, HollywoodReporter, 20 Oct. 2025
Even Robbie's silk and lace top added extra volume with ruffles spilling over her loose-fitting jeans.
—Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 18 Oct. 2025
Yeah, a little pizzazz with the ruffles.
—Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
Everything looks better trimmed in ruffles.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 6 Oct. 2025
Lace, sheers, ruffles, and airy polka dots floated across collections, weaving delicacy into the season’s narrative.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruffles
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To eat the nopales, remove the spines (spikes, thorns, or barbs) and use them raw in salads or cooked in soups or tacos.—
Barbie Cervoni,
Verywell Health,
22 Oct. 2025
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What fantastic fantasies will lure risk-seeking treasure hunters to breach the massive walls of iron thorns surrounding mysterious radioactive caverns buried deep in the deserts?—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
22 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ask yourself what annoys you specifically about that behavior, Davis says.—
NPR,
NPR,
28 Oct. 2025
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There are days when my running annoys my wife, my children, or my colleagues.—
Nicholas Thompson,
The Atlantic,
23 Oct. 2025
Noun
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During his hearing on Wednesday, Mohammed reported stomach pain and headaches, his father said.—
Jeremy Diamond,
CNN Money,
30 Oct. 2025
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Among the opponents are some residents of Alton Road, who say that gating off North Bay Road would worsen the city’s already substantial traffic problems and create headaches for people trying to access their homes.—
Aaron Leibowitz,
Miami Herald,
29 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Both can reduce debris or items that attract the boxelder bugs.—
Nafeesah Allen,
Better Homes & Gardens,
23 Oct. 2025
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Chinch bugs overwinter in moist, deep thatch.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
Southern Living,
17 Oct. 2025
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The restructuring brings in regional chiefs and supervisors normally stationed at the nation's borders to carry out immigration arrests inside the country, a move representing a departure from traditional immigration enforcement structures.—
Adeola Adeosun,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Oct. 2025
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This season finds Srikant on the run, navigating uncharted territories while confronting threats from both within and beyond India’s borders.—
Naman Ramachandran,
Variety,
28 Oct. 2025
Verb
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That’s what bothers me about it.—
Tom Tapp,
Deadline,
30 Oct. 2025
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Why ban books, Postman asked, if no one bothers to read them?—
Time,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That plainness, though, adds to the sense that Death in the Family isn’t packing in unnecessary frills, just conveying what happened and following the facts.—
Roxana Hadadi,
Vulture,
24 Oct. 2025
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Trending codes of modern prep are equipping fashion’s beloved horse girl with all of its frills and finery.—
Minty Mellon,
Vogue,
9 Oct. 2025
Noun
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From the season premiere, fans remarked on how different this cast felt, taking to social media platforms like Reddit and TikTok to express their frustrations.—
Christian Orozco,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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At first, Maia vents her frustrations with her attention-seeking friend.—
Ben Travers,
IndieWire,
30 Oct. 2025
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“Ruffles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruffles. Accessed 3 Nov. 2025.
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