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as in troublesome
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as in pitying
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruthful
Adjective
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Sound is a key part of the equation, and Ferrari has come up with a novel solution to the troublesome silence of a modern EV.—
Tim Stevens,
Robb Report,
9 Oct. 2025 -
The results could help scientists plan future Mars missions by accounting for the troublesome dust that coats rover solar panels and whips across landing sites during descent, the researchers say.—
Sharmila Kuthunur,
Space.com,
8 Oct. 2025
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Harry’s recent reunion with his father in London adds a poignant layer to the parallel timing of their public appearances.—
Meredith Kile,
PEOPLE,
10 Oct. 2025
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Come See Me in the Good Light, Ryan White’s poignant exploration of the love story of poets Andrea Gibson and Megan Falley.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
9 Oct. 2025
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The tragedy fueled the 2022 recall of District Attorney Chesa Boudin, as critics accused him of being too lenient with repeat offenders.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Judge Subramanian allowed five of Combs’ attorneys to argue for a lenient sentence on his behalf in addition to the character witness statements.—
Nicki Brown,
CNN Money,
4 Oct. 2025
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Our audience responses were the most moving part of this entire journey.—
Pam Kragen,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 Sep. 2025
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That unscripted hymn may have been the most moving moment of his Presidency.—
David Remnick,
New Yorker,
27 Sep. 2025
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This merciful act of sportsmanship came a month before Stewart’s tragic death on a chartered jet.—
Ian O'Connor,
New York Times,
24 Sep. 2025
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May he be received into the merciful arms of our loving Savior who suffered and died for Charlie.—
Amanda Castro
Gabe Whisnant
Anna Commander
Toby Meyjes
Shane Croucher
John Feng
Joshua Rhett Miller,
MSNBC Newsweek,
10 Sep. 2025
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His doleful father, portrayed by Paul Dooley in a magically right match of performer and material, despairs for his blithely romantic son’s future.—
Michael Phillips,
Chicago Tribune,
19 June 2025
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Wallen is constantly trying to find new ways to navigate the tension between pleasure and piety, Saturday night and Sunday morning, his horniness and his self-loathing—already the grist for a thousand doleful ballads.—
Amanda Petrusich,
New Yorker,
16 May 2025
Adjective
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Nigeria is a very tolerant country.—
Paul Tilsley,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Although cold tolerant, they should be covered during hard freezes.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
4 Oct. 2025
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An absolute charmer, the film is an affecting look at the human-avian bond, with all its mysteries, warmth and ungainly practicalities.—
David Rooney,
HollywoodReporter,
13 Sep. 2025
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Among the most affecting discoveries were journals written not just by Octavia but also by her mother.—
Okla Jones,
Essence,
2 Sep. 2025
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“Ruthful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruthful. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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