as in fairy
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers
"The Three Billy Goats Gruff," is the story of three goats trying to cross a bridge guarded by a nasty troll living beneath it
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as in to search
to look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something
the owner of the bed-and-breakfast often trolls antique stores for furniture and knickknacks
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Recent Examples of troll
Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Toussaint, a Black British actor, also addressed unpleasant early backlash against his casting from internet trolls.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 26 May 2026
So, the league is washing its hands of what the Chargers or any other teams might do to troll the Patriots.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
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Noun
His content has ranged from all different types, from commentary on current events to responding to trolls who harp on his past substance abuse.
—Marina Watts, Entertainment Weekly, 8 June 2026
Toussaint, a Black British actor, also addressed unpleasant early backlash against his casting from internet trolls.
—Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 4 June 2026
Verb
Mamdani trolls Ramaswamy after Knicks win The Knicks, who defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 130-93 in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals, finished a 4-0 series sweep.
—Amethyst Martinez, USA Today, 26 May 2026
So, the league is washing its hands of what the Chargers or any other teams might do to troll the Patriots.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 15 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for troll
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For something dreamier, A Midsummer Night’s Dream theme pairs flower garlands and fairy lights with pretty appetizers and edible floral cocktails.—
Hanna Wickes,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
22 June 2026
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Flower garlands, fairy lights everywhere, pretty appetizers and edible floral cocktails.—
Hanna Wickes,
Miami Herald,
22 June 2026
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Investigators are searching for 22-year-old Oscar Sanchez-Munoz after a standoff at a home in the 700 block of Brookside Avenue.—
Ben Wheeler,
Kansas City Star,
18 June 2026
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At a certain point, letting those structures come apart a little brings you back to spontaneity, to searching, to surprise, and above all, to simplicity.—
Alma Rota,
Rolling Stone,
17 June 2026
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The actress will play an elf named Seren, who is a brand new character for the Lord of the Rings franchise.—
Sharareh Drury,
Entertainment Weekly,
15 June 2026
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The new version will still have the traditional arrow counting down the days to the holiday but also will include moving elves who are helping prepare things for Christmas.—
Sal Pizarro,
Mercury News,
30 May 2026
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Ease off the accelerator - Step off the gas to slow down the vehicle until the tires find traction.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
23 June 2026
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His attorneys contend the containers found on Pino’s boat were collected from other friends’ vessels partying with them on the sandbar that day.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
23 June 2026
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Beyond the fruit, the dwarf golden spice pear features clusters of white spring blooms and glossy leaves that turn a striking burgundy or bronze color in the fall.—
SJ McShane,
Martha Stewart,
22 June 2026
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Many get very large, so be sure to buy a dwarf variety for foundation plantings.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
20 June 2026
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After all, everyone's inner goblin comes out eventually.—
Charles Trepany,
USA Today,
15 June 2026
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The scientists only got a passing glimpse of the goblin shark before the lights and loud noise from the ROV's motor scared it away, Auscavitch told ABC News.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
12 June 2026
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“Troll.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troll. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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