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as in to anger
to make angry
the clerk's brusque refusal of her request roiled her enough to prompt a complaint to his supervisor
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Recent Examples of roil
The recent wave of quantum listings comes at a tumultuous time for global markets, as conflict in the Middle East roils investor confidence, especially in risky, speculative assets like quantum companies.
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Dylan Butts,matthew Chin, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Islandwide blackouts have roiled Cubans already grappling with years of turmoil, and lack of gasoline and other basic resources has crippled hospitals and public transportation.
—Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Island-wide blackouts have roiled Cubans already grappling with years of crisis, and lack of gasoline and basic resources has crippled hospital and slashed public transport.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Washington — Americans are growing more pessimistic about the US economy as the war on Iran continues to roil markets, with sentiment falling across all income groups — including the wealthiest.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
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Dylan Butts,matthew Chin, CNBC, 30 Mar. 2026
Islandwide blackouts have roiled Cubans already grappling with years of turmoil, and lack of gasoline and other basic resources has crippled hospitals and public transportation.
—Darlene Superville, Los Angeles Times, 30 Mar. 2026
Island-wide blackouts have roiled Cubans already grappling with years of crisis, and lack of gasoline and basic resources has crippled hospital and slashed public transport.
—ABC News, 29 Mar. 2026
Washington — Americans are growing more pessimistic about the US economy as the war on Iran continues to roil markets, with sentiment falling across all income groups — including the wealthiest.
—Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 27 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roil
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Speaking of Otzelberger, the same North Carolina rumors were swirling around the 48-year-old this week.—
Jacob Lev,
CNN Money,
27 Mar. 2026
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Snowflakes swirl around New York City streetlamps.—
Jenna Thompson
March 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Or simply anger that any parent would have to suffer the agony of having a missing child.—
Chelsea Bailey,
CNN Money,
28 Mar. 2026
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The first major nationwide protests against the Islamic regime began in June 2009, with demonstrators angered by the fraudulent presidential election.—
Brady Knox,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2026
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Blastomyces dermatitidis – Found in moist soils and near water bodies; spores can spread when soil is churned by storms, floods, or human activity.—
Brandi D. Addison,
USA Today,
30 Mar. 2026
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More pressure to be steady while lineups churn around him.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
29 Mar. 2026
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The plaintiffs’ lawyers also have complained that delays infuriate their clients, who expect higher payouts as cases drag on.—
Joe Mahr,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Mar. 2026
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The liberal Democratic governor, whose strict gun control measures have long infuriated gun owners, this week filed a bill to allow Sunday hunting and expand crossbow hunting, long overdue moves that aimed to shore up one of her biggest weaknesses in an election year.—
Joe Battenfeld,
Boston Herald,
21 Mar. 2026
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When the ale has boiled, pour over the eggs very slowly at first to prevent curdling, then pour backwards and forwards until the mixture appears all alike and smooth.—
Jay R. Brooks,
Mercury News,
30 Mar. 2026
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The research team tested water both before and after boiling and found that although lead levels remained below federal action thresholds, the process did not eliminate the risk of metal exposure.—
Bridget Shirvell,
Hartford Courant,
29 Mar. 2026
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That deal enraged House Republicans, who refused to consider the Senate's compromise and instead opted to pass their own stopgap spending measure that would continue funding for all of DHS — including ICE and CBP — through May 22 and sending it back to the Senate.—
Justin Papp,Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
1 Apr. 2026
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But every single thing that is enraging us about what’s going on at the federal level is also happening right here in Tarrant County.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
28 Mar. 2026
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But it was inspired out of just seething hatred.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
16 Mar. 2026
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Jesse is out of the running and not so secretly seething inside as everyone notices that West and Ciara are vibing in the club.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
11 Mar. 2026
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The platform’s staff has seemed minorly annoyed at the shots Denk and others at Beehiiv have taken as Substack has moved from disruptor to incumbent.—
Max Tani,
semafor.com,
30 Mar. 2026
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One who grew up respectful but annoyed by the success the league previously had in Seattle.—
Ira Winderman,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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“Roil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roil. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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