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Recent Examples of Synonyms for troublemaking
Adjective
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The Renaissance’s old love language — the naughty puns, the sighs of longing and strategies of seduction, the paeans to the beauty of beloveds masked by fanciful Greek and Latin names — had grown obsolete long before Millay’s time.—
A.O. Scott,
New York Times,
1 May 2025 -
They are seen flinging a pizza box into their bucolic yard, smearing their faces with paint, raising their middle fingers, and saying naughty words.—
Peter Tonguette,
Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government,
21 Mar. 2025
Noun
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The letter argues that Broadway has not done enough to condemn the misbehavior of powerful people in the industry, comparing it unfavorably to other businesses.—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
31 May 2025
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As well, these misbehaviors are cues to where the nominee will go if ceded the position of United States Attorney.—
Scott MacFarlane,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Judge Subramanian also noted there was no evidence of prosecutorial misconduct.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Maria Paronich,
FOXNews.com,
18 June 2025
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Several officers who either pleaded guilty or were convicted by a jury for their role in the corruption scheme had their felony convictions tossed out in favor of misdemeanors amid allegations of prosecutorial misconduct.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 June 2025
Adjective
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Then a giant sunflower will blossom into my email directory, thanks to a wily plant nursery eager for a sale.—
Danny Heitman,
Christian Science Monitor,
17 June 2025
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Still, there’s a lot of wily, seasoned talent in that squad, including Sergio Ramos, Óliver Torres and Lucas Ocampos, who know a thing or two about the big stage.—
Brett Koremenos,
New York Times,
13 June 2025
Noun
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For all the mortal mischief a nuclear weapons facility could whip up, there is very little radiation risk associated with the job of enriching uranium-235 up to the level of 90% purity needed to produce a bomb.—
Jeffrey Kluger,
Time,
24 June 2025
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The suspects could face charges for criminal mischief and felony theft valued at $1 million or more, according to authorities.—
Taylor Ardrey,
USA Today,
19 June 2025
Adjective
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Gilgeous-Alexander is one of the craftiest players in the league, and one of the league’s biggest foul-baiters.—
Jon Krawczynski,
New York Times,
21 May 2025
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More of his alley-oops turn into layups than any other center’s — and he’s become particularly crafty at them.—
Fred Katz,
The Athletic,
10 Jan. 2025
Adjective
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With wit and cunning, the protagonists navigate the ever-present systems of oppression that encircle them and their relationships.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 June 2025
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President Trump does not exhibit Bismarck’s cunning, inscrutability, or proclivity for complicated diplomacy.—
Charles C. W. Cooke,
National Review,
24 June 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 1 Jul. 2025.
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