as in fairies
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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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 trolls
Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
During the interview, Grande also defended herself against online trolls who blamed her for Miller’s death.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Good morning to everyone except for the lowest forms of trolls, sick people and outside forces attempting to disrupt our newsletter.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Now, right-wing trolls are trying to make this race—which should be about you—about her.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
The mental toll of being a musician – one that has been in the firing line for critics and online trolls – is similarly demanding.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 15 Dec. 2025
Of the hundred and forty-two people who ended up meeting with him, there were only a few who didn’t want to talk to a reporter, and no trolls or obvious haters.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025
The nasty giants feel more mythic than the BFG, says Olié, so there was a lot of exploration of Nordic trolls, folklore of giants and a study of animal skin textures.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025
The birdhouses then turned into trolls.
—Khadejeh Nikouyeh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
Meanwhile, Altman trolls on X, and Musk seems to exist in a continuum of AI slop and conspiracy theories.
—Matteo Wong, The Atlantic, 28 Jan. 2026
During the interview, Grande also defended herself against online trolls who blamed her for Miller’s death.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 Jan. 2026
Good morning to everyone except for the lowest forms of trolls, sick people and outside forces attempting to disrupt our newsletter.
—Sean McIndoe, New York Times, 13 Jan. 2026
Now, right-wing trolls are trying to make this race—which should be about you—about her.
—Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Jan. 2026
The mental toll of being a musician – one that has been in the firing line for critics and online trolls – is similarly demanding.
—Thomas Smith, Billboard, 15 Dec. 2025
Of the hundred and forty-two people who ended up meeting with him, there were only a few who didn’t want to talk to a reporter, and no trolls or obvious haters.
—Eric Lach, New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2025
The nasty giants feel more mythic than the BFG, says Olié, so there was a lot of exploration of Nordic trolls, folklore of giants and a study of animal skin textures.
—Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 25 Nov. 2025
The birdhouses then turned into trolls.
—Khadejeh Nikouyeh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Verb
On that track, Drake trolls a female friend’s meltdown over the galactic beat, which some fans believe may reference Kim Kardashian’s relationship with ex-husband Ye (formerly Kanye West).
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trolls
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Plans include music, magic shows, face painting, stilt walkers, fairies, robots, a giant LED screen showing the ball drop from Times Square and more.—
Marla Jo Fisher,
Oc Register,
29 Dec. 2025
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If your favorite writer wishes they could be whisked away to the land of fairies and Björk and neighborhood hot springs, try cutting a large international corner with this bath product straight from the famous Blue Lagoon.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Dec. 2025
Verb
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But Phia also pays attention to what each user typically searches for.—
Alexandra York,
Forbes.com,
30 Jan. 2026
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At midnight, Sophie leaves the ball without telling Benedict her name, as the Bridgerton searches all throughout London for her true identity—much like Prince Charming and Cinderella.—
Jason Pham,
StyleCaster,
29 Jan. 2026
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One of Magnason’s first jobs was at the National Archives of Iceland, where he was surrounded by books about the old Norse gods, colonial histories, and even stories about elves.—
Marya E. Gates,
IndieWire,
27 Jan. 2026
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Sets like Hobbiton and Rivendell (a home for some elves) are breathtaking, the makeup and prosthetics of the orcs still terrifying, and the costumes ethereal and otherworldly.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
23 Jan. 2026
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Henson was cast as Hoggle, one of the film’s most prominent goblins and Sarah’s reluctant ally, while also managing puppeteering responsibilities behind the scenes.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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The kallikantzaroi are a group of blind, black goblins who live underground during most of the year sawing at the world tree – a motif throughout various folklores that connects the heavens to the Earth.—
Carlie Procell,
USA Today,
20 Dec. 2025
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Participants are encouraged to bring their own shovel, gloves, and rakes as limited tools will be provided at the event.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
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Owners often need to brush them weekly, if not daily, during peak shedding seasons, with coat rakes or shedding tools recommended to keep tangles at bay.—
Lucy Notarantonio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The ditch that’s up to 19 feet deep dwarfs the heavy machinery inside of it.—
Eleanor Nash,
Kansas City Star,
26 Jan. 2026
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Plus Brock and Sindri, the gear upgrade dwarves.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
22 Jan. 2026
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“Trolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trolls. Accessed 4 Feb. 2026.
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