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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
Yes, the Blue Jackets are still within sniffing distance of a playoff spot, but that’s because the Eastern Conference is roiling in chaotic mediocrity.
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Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
The flurry of activity – and the commitment to remain intensely involved in a roiling Middle East – contrasts sharply with the message sent so far by President-elect Donald Trump in response to the Syria crisis.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2024
Opposition lawmakers had moved on Wednesday to impeach the president, submitting a motion a day after Yoon's late-night declaration roiled the nation and set off hours of political turmoil.
—Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
The raids came as opposition lawmakers were trying to resubmit a motion to impeach Yoon, 63, as the country that has had a long history of military-authoritarian rule has been roiled Yoon’s actions.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 15 Dec. 2024
The flurry of activity – and the commitment to remain intensely involved in a roiling Middle East – contrasts sharply with the message sent so far by President-elect Donald Trump in response to the Syria crisis.
—Howard Lafranchi, The Christian Science Monitor, 11 Dec. 2024
Opposition lawmakers had moved on Wednesday to impeach the president, submitting a motion a day after Yoon's late-night declaration roiled the nation and set off hours of political turmoil.
—Hakyung Kate Lee, ABC News, 5 Dec. 2024
The raids came as opposition lawmakers were trying to resubmit a motion to impeach Yoon, 63, as the country that has had a long history of military-authoritarian rule has been roiled Yoon’s actions.
—Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 11 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roil
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In early January and up until last week, reports swirled in Colombia that Fuad Char, 87, a successful entrepreneur, former politician, and principal owner of Junior, was negotiating with Rodriguez.Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
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Swift and 35-year-old Kelce's relationship has captured the public's attention since rumors of their romance began swirling in the fall of 2023.Michael Gfoeller And David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 15 Jan. 2025
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Multiple unauthorized drones flew above the Palisades fire Friday afternoon, forcing firefighting aircraft to leave the area for safety and angering those working on the front lines, authorities said.Clara Harter, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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Context: Polis angered his own party in recent weeks for cheering the incoming Trump administration's government efficiency task force and celebrating the pick of vaccine-skeptic Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health and Human Services secretary.John Frank, Axios, 9 Jan. 2025
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To protect him, the men tied him into his bunk so he wouldn’t be tossed about by the churning seas.David Wolman, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Jan. 2025
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In the back, a bridge leads to a gazebo perched on a boulder that juts over the churning river running behind the property.Roxana Popescu, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2025
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Less infuriating to the host and showrunner were the two Survivor winners in the cast: Parvati Shallow and David Genat (who triumphed in the Australian version of the franchise).EW.com, EW.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Mod and Woodall are stars, and the show itself is tender, romantic, joyful, infuriating, and so easy to get swept up in.refinery29.com, refinery29.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Pro tip: Avoid boiling to preserve the alcohol content and flavor.Jillian Dara, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
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Bring mixture to boiling, over medium-high heat, stirring to dissolve the gelatin.Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Jan. 2025
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However, a trade would likely further enrage an already frustrated Jets fan base.Theo Gremminger, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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Newsom’s aggressive deployment of officers has enraged some anti-police advocates who say that over-policing the region is not a solution.Anabel Sosa, Los Angeles Times, 27 Dec. 2024
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In the hallway just outside the courtroom — surrounded by a rotating posse of Republican allies, lawyers and Secret Service agents — Trump seethed about the case while campaigning to a gaggle of press cameras.Graham Kates, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2025
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Coursing through all of these elements is a seething anger at authoritarianism.Glenn Whipp, Los Angeles Times, 26 Dec. 2024
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The game was tied at 25 with 7:22 left in the first half, but Florida Southwestern was clearly annoyed by the constant pressure.CJ Moore, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Mostly we are annoyed by inane thickets of regulation and are suckers for a politician who vows to sweep them aside.Peter C. Baker, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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“Roil.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roil. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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