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
Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
In February 2018, Hadid shut down Twitter trolls who had nasty things to say about her appearance on the catwalk during New York Fashion Week.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 9 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
Dambo’s trollin’ around the world Dambo didn’t start sharing his sustainability sentiments via trolls.
—Khadejeh Nikouyeh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Noun
And a bunch of trolls essentially took notice of this and then started prompting Grok to put tons of different people in these compromising situations.
—Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 9 Jan. 2026
In February 2018, Hadid shut down Twitter trolls who had nasty things to say about her appearance on the catwalk during New York Fashion Week.
—Grace Gavilanes, PEOPLE, 9 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
Dambo’s trollin’ around the world Dambo didn’t start sharing his sustainability sentiments via 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
Noun
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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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Commanders owner Josh Harris used former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers as a consultant in their coaching and GM searches two years ago.—
Barry Jackson,
Miami Herald,
1 Jan. 2026
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ChatGPT searches Apple Music and builds the playlist for you.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
28 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Overworked, overtired, snapping at elves — frankly, ‘twas a disaster.—
Lauren Ashley Bishop,
Variety,
4 Jan. 2026
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Last December, Yvette Olazar, a 33-year-old mom of three, had a hunch that her daughter Natalie, who was in 6th grade, had stopped believing in magical elves and Christmas miracles.—
Kayla Grant,
PEOPLE,
26 Dec. 2025
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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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On this day, candles were blessed for use in the coming year, and any decorations left up were thought to be at risk of becoming infested with goblins.—
Bobbi Sutherland,
The Conversation,
19 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
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By 1938, the troupe of dwarves had begun to spend its winters in South Florida.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
25 Dec. 2025
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As kobolds go, Heinzelmann was more harmless than most, going about his business protecting the castle from giants and dwarves and keeping the staff updated on faerie gossip, as well as protecting the chambermaids from unwelcome attentions from visiting noblemen.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Trolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trolls. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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