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Recent Examples of moil
Noun
The delight of online life gave way to its moil, and the pleasure of online services has been eroded by their many downsides, from compulsion to autocracy. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 24 Feb. 2020 During the Cold War, hot tensions became hopeless moils, conducted for political benefit as much as (and, over time, more than) moral right. Ian Bogost, The Atlantic, 5 Jan. 2020
Recent Examples of Synonyms for moil
Noun
  • Pilots heard the commotion and turned the flight around back to Savannah, police said.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Naturally, this means that even something as small as a new shade of Pocket Blush is bound to cause tons of commotion—and spoiler alert, that’s exactly what happened after Hailey’s recent date night routine.
    Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 12 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Certainly; no partner should have to shoulder the burden of household labor entirely on their own.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Los Angeles City Attorney’s office spokesman Ivor Pine said Urías was placed on 36 months of summary probation and ordered to complete 30 days of community labor.
    Jackson Thompson, Fox News, 21 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Of course, Maddie isn’t the only one struggling this week.
    Andy Swift, TVLine, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Red Bull struggled, and Liam Lawson is under scrutiny after another poor race weekend.
    Patrick Iversen, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • Rumors of a romance first swirled after the duo were photographed in November 2024 at a Halloween party, that .Paak captured on Instagram.
    Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • The Fed last week left interest rates unchanged, an acknowledgement of the uncertainty swirling around the economy.
    Lucia Mutikani, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Minor disturbances, such as noise, movement or a slightly full bladder, can now easily interrupt sleep.
    Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt, CNN Money, 26 Mar. 2025
  • On Monday, March 24, Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a call about a disturbance at a home on Barkers Crossing Avenue in Houston.
    KC Baker, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • As Maine continues to see more shark detections in its waters, studies like this will be crucial in ensuring that shark conservation efforts continue while also keeping human safety a priority.
    Melissa Cristina Márquez, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • What’s next? Property management posted a note on some doors that said cleaning efforts would begin March 7, exactly two months after the Eaton fire ignited.
    Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • At its essence, Zion Lodge strives to provide travelers with a space to relax.
    Sophie Mendel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Mar. 2025
  • Instead, strive to make choices that feel authentic and align with your values.
    Scott Mautz, Contributor, CNBC, 22 Mar. 2025
Verb
  • And in too many cases, the customer churns instead of expanding.
    Ron Carson, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Crashing waves, rushing streams, and roaring waterfalls churned up sprays of water into an atmosphere rich with carbon dioxide, nitrogen, methane and ammonia.
    Kiona N. Smith, Space.com, 19 Mar. 2025

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“Moil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/moil. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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