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Recent Examples of Synonyms for troublemaking
Adjective
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Now, the hit show is getting a naughty makeover as a musical.—
Leah Olajide,
Freep.com,
4 Sep. 2025 -
Spencer crafts a delightful enemies-to-lovers romp with enough naughty tennis and pickleball puns to fill a ball machine.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Noun
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But some also questioned how effective the move would be in preventing misbehavior such as vaping.—
Bob Skolnik,
Chicago Tribune,
26 Aug. 2025
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Glamorizing the executives and stars who participated in or turned a blind eye to misbehavior wasn’t an option.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
25 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Boy Meets World — Savage’s comedy legacy has been marred by multiple misconduct allegations over the years.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
5 Sep. 2025
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The senior pastor at the historic First Presbyterian Church of Charlotte in uptown was fired after allegations of misconduct proved true, the church said in an email Wednesday.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
4 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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The trifecta of Venice, Toronto, and New York (and, of course, that wily and secretive Telluride) once again promises a compelling lineup of international auteurs, breakout discoveries, and major studio contenders.—
Kate Erbland,
IndieWire,
25 Aug. 2025
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If anything, Fast X raises the stakes higher than ever, introducing a wily new foe who will stop at nothing to take down Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his team.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
24 Aug. 2025
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One activist told a local news station that he was warned by Florida Highway Patrol troopers that he could be arrested and charged with criminal mischief if caught replacing the rainbow art again.—
Mary Whitfill Roeloffs,
Forbes.com,
29 Aug. 2025
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Spiker was arrested on charges including wanton endangerment and criminal mischief, WKBO reported.—
Mitchell Willetts,
Kansas City Star,
26 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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One of them — the real Boris Berezovsky (Will Keen) — takes Baranov under his wing to help orchestrate the path to power of Putin (Jude Law), a cold, crafty and not-very-marketable former spy who was appointed by Yeltsin to run the FSB (ex-KGB) in 1998.—
Jordan Mintzer,
HollywoodReporter,
31 Aug. 2025
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Nostalgic Homemade Halloween Decorations To put a creative spin on the spooky holiday, Davis encourages people to get crafty this year.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
28 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Bening will costar on the series as Beulah Jackson, who's described as the powerful, cunning, and charming head of a major ranch in Texas.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
7 Sep. 2025
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Joan Silber is a contemporary genius at creating artful stories of a multitude of characters who ricochet in cunning ways, crossing generations and continents.—
Jane Ciabattari
September 2,
Literary Hub,
2 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Mustard and vinegar provide the devilment for a flavorful bite, particularly when topped with a scattering of scallions and paprika.—
SAVEUR Editors,
Saveur,
5 Feb. 2025
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But even if truffles are beyond your pay grade, there is plenty of enjoyment to be had in the sheer devilment portrayed in this informative and appetizing book.—
Eugenia Bone,
WSJ,
10 July 2019
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“Troublemaking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/troublemaking. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.
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