as in searched
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 trolled
In August, Everyone Hates Elon trolled Vice President JD Vance during his family's trip to the Cotswolds.
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Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
In a video from the post-game celebration, TCU senior safety Bud Clark trolled the rookie college football coach — and his off-the-field partner, Jordon Hudson.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Quick hits The Los Angeles Rams trolled Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh after the Rams' preseason victory.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 16 Sep. 2025
In a video from the post-game celebration, TCU senior safety Bud Clark trolled the rookie college football coach — and his off-the-field partner, Jordon Hudson.
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, People.com, 2 Sep. 2025
Quick hits The Los Angeles Rams trolled Los Angeles Chargers coach Jim Harbaugh after the Rams' preseason victory.
—Christian Romo, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trolled
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Two plays after Toth’s hold, on second-and-13, Hurts searched within a clean pocket but fired incomplete after finding no one open.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
6 Oct. 2025
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The cooler will be searched and tagged at the gate.—
Haadiza Ogwude,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
5 Oct. 2025
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According to its website, the popular pizza chain, which was founded in 1971, operates 61 restaurants in Illinois, six in Indiana, two in Indiana and two in Wisconsin.—
Kelli Arseneau,
jsonline.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Unrivaled was co-founded by WNBA players Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart.—
William Earl,
Variety,
7 Oct. 2025
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Two innings later, after third baseman Manny Machado drew a leadoff walk against Boyd, Merrill scanned the scoreboard and the situation.—
Dennis Lin,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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It will be required for all non-EU nationals heading to Europe for a short stay, but the fingerprints of children below 12 years old will not be scanned.—
Michael Cappetta,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Sep. 2025
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Here, Swift’s hair is pinned in a half up, half down style, with bangs combed every which way.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
6 Oct. 2025
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In the hair department, the Skims founder kept things simple, with her pixie style combed forward and her wispy bangs falling neatly over her face.—
Edward Segarra,
USA Today,
6 Oct. 2025
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“Trolled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trolled. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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