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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
Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Natalia Bryant stepped out for Milan Fashion Week in a flowing ivory ensemble with ruffles and a short train.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Sheer fabrics became power statements when paired with leather, and ruffles were structured rather than fussy.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Crochet lace gowns and colorful embroidery at Erdem, feather flourishes at Roksanda and charming ruffles and scallop hems at Simone Rocha.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Others were padded in ruffles and lace.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Aknvas played with cargos, lacing, ruffles and peplum silhouettes as well.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Liquid and Metal Emmy-nominated Zuri Hall strutted the red carpet in a burgundy Elio Abou Fayssal liquid look featuring dramatic ruffles and a strapless neckline.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Erbert Hough could be seen wearing a red dress with ruffles down the back and along the skirt, kissing her professional dancer husband in one photo.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
The sunny yellow ruffles on this GreenRow bed skirt can completely transform a bed.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2025
Natalia Bryant stepped out for Milan Fashion Week in a flowing ivory ensemble with ruffles and a short train.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 24 Sep. 2025
Sheer fabrics became power statements when paired with leather, and ruffles were structured rather than fussy.
—Essence, 24 Sep. 2025
Crochet lace gowns and colorful embroidery at Erdem, feather flourishes at Roksanda and charming ruffles and scallop hems at Simone Rocha.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2025
Others were padded in ruffles and lace.
—Leah Dolan, CNN Money, 23 Sep. 2025
Aknvas played with cargos, lacing, ruffles and peplum silhouettes as well.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 18 Sep. 2025
Liquid and Metal Emmy-nominated Zuri Hall strutted the red carpet in a burgundy Elio Abou Fayssal liquid look featuring dramatic ruffles and a strapless neckline.
—Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Erbert Hough could be seen wearing a red dress with ruffles down the back and along the skirt, kissing her professional dancer husband in one photo.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruffles
Noun
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One was treated for minor injuries, likely from rose-bush thorns, Christensen said.—
David Goodhue,
Miami Herald,
22 Aug. 2025
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Both the northern and southern branches of the reef have been battered lately by tropical storms and the encroachment of invasive coral-eating crown-of-thorns starfish, but heat stress driven by warming oceans is the primary cause, scientists told the BBC.—
Liz Hoffman,
semafor.com,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Naturally, this annoys Alex to no end.—
Maggie Fremont,
Vulture,
17 Sep. 2025
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This annoys his wife, who hankers after Bingley (sight unseen) as a future son-in-law.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
4 Sep. 2025
Noun
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And constant headaches coming from upstairs.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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But that will not solve all their scheduling headaches.—
Matt Slater,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Which bugs bite on the NC coast?—
Evan Moore,
Charlotte Observer,
25 Sep. 2025
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On average, the matador bugs increased their waving behavior seven times more in the presence of the predatory mantids.—
Laura Baisas,
Popular Science,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Roughly a 10th of Kazakhstan’s territory lies west of the Ural River, one of Europe’s natural borders.—
Nina Subkhanberdina,
CNN Money,
30 Sep. 2025
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Their immediate affinity, set at the very height of the Cold War, represents a common European culture based on reading and the arts that defied borders and ideologies.—
AudioFile Magazine
September 30,
Literary Hub,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Why ban books, Postman asked, if no one bothers to read them?—
Time,
Time,
10 Sep. 2025
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What bothers her most is how the refusal seemed to change her brother’s behavior.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Often overly-formal affairs can actually detract from making your guests feel welcome; limiting the fuss and frills helps create a more relaxed atmosphere.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
24 Sep. 2025
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Those are examples of the way that warehouse clubs — notoriously low-tech and low-frills — have flipped the script in the digital age.—
Melissa Repko,
CNBC,
20 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Protests in Morocco and Madagascar, two disparate and distant African countries, highlight the younger generation’s frustrations over enduring years of poor governance.—
Greg Dixon,
NPR,
2 Oct. 2025
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Two days later, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman Brendan Carr voiced his frustrations over Kimmel's comments and ABC temporarily pulled Kimmel from the air, while broadcasters Sinclair and Nexstar continued to preempt the show following its return on Sept 23.—
Kirsty Hatcher,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
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“Ruffles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruffles. Accessed 4 Oct. 2025.
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