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as in enraged
feeling or showing anger
he waited until he wasn't so obviously roiled before voicing a complaint to the manager
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as in muddy
having visible particles in liquid suspension
the roiled water made more difficult the work of the divers searching the river for the missing canoeists
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as in angered
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 roiled
Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
The offensive marks yet another escalation in a conflict that has roiled the Middle East as any potential ceasefire feels increasingly out of reach despite months of diplomacy.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The announcement was the culmination of a 33-hour manhunt for the assassin of the popular conservative activist that has roiled the nation in fear and angry rhetoric.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
The elaborate deception also was concealed by blaming the chaos of the pandemic as well as the Hollywood labor strikes, which roiled real production cycles during this period.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Homicide and nonfatal shooting totals fell again in 2023, but the city was roiled by robbery and carjacking crews responsible for an overall uptick in violence.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
He is accused of using the now-shuttered Apple Daily to call for sanctions against Hong Kong and China during the huge anti-government protests that roiled the finance hub in 2019 and after the law was introduced the following year.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
It was roiled by rampant political violence, frequent political assassinations, and street fights between communists and fascists, both of whom rejected the new regime.
—Daniel Ziblatt, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025
Netanyahu’s boast of Israeli solidarity—made as protests against his war policy and his attempt to fire the attorney general investigating his government roiled the country—rang hollow.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Verb
However, senior research strategist Michael Brown of foreign currency brokerage Pepperstone sketched out his theory after Miran’s weird triple mandate comment roiled bond trading desks across the globe.
—Tiana Lowe Doescher, The Washington Examiner, 19 Sep. 2025
The offensive marks yet another escalation in a conflict that has roiled the Middle East as any potential ceasefire feels increasingly out of reach despite months of diplomacy.
—Michael Dorgan, FOXNews.com, 16 Sep. 2025
The announcement was the culmination of a 33-hour manhunt for the assassin of the popular conservative activist that has roiled the nation in fear and angry rhetoric.
—Rick Jervis, USA Today, 14 Sep. 2025
The elaborate deception also was concealed by blaming the chaos of the pandemic as well as the Hollywood labor strikes, which roiled real production cycles during this period.
—Gary Baum, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2025
Homicide and nonfatal shooting totals fell again in 2023, but the city was roiled by robbery and carjacking crews responsible for an overall uptick in violence.
—Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025
He is accused of using the now-shuttered Apple Daily to call for sanctions against Hong Kong and China during the huge anti-government protests that roiled the finance hub in 2019 and after the law was introduced the following year.
—Chris Lau, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2025
It was roiled by rampant political violence, frequent political assassinations, and street fights between communists and fascists, both of whom rejected the new regime.
—Daniel Ziblatt, Foreign Affairs, 28 Aug. 2025
Netanyahu’s boast of Israeli solidarity—made as protests against his war policy and his attempt to fire the attorney general investigating his government roiled the country—rang hollow.
—Yair Rosenberg, The Atlantic, 7 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for roiled
Adjective
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Mistaken as the murderer, Mary is stoned and buried alive in a shallow grave by the enraged townspeople.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
17 Sep. 2025
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The defense attorney, Michael Caesar, told jurors that Bragg became enraged after Gladney outed him as a gay man, and sought revenge.—
Nate Gartrell,
Mercury News,
16 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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All could give Skule problems, which could lead to another muddy offensive showing.—
Alec Lewis,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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During our ride through Corbett, the Can-Am had no trouble negotiating sand, water and muddy potholes.—
Steve Waters,
Miami Herald,
12 Sep. 2025
Verb
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It can be blended into smoothies, swirled into oatmeal or yogurt, or used as a base for savory or sweet dips and sauces.—
Jillian Kubala,
Health,
16 Sep. 2025
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Lisa was a cotton-candy vision in her Lever Couture gown that brought the drama with a sweeping train and fabric that swirled around her hips and shoulders.—
Emily St. Martin,
Oc Register,
15 Sep. 2025
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However, sharp spending cuts have angered many, while corruption allegations against senior officials have dented his party’s odds ahead of next month’s vote, which could determine the future of Milei’s presidency.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
10 Sep. 2025
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Some of the most passionate television fans are those who watch Big Brother, and the latest game twist has angered them, creating a backlash on social media.—
Armando Tinoco,
Deadline,
9 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Unlike regions such as southeast Florida or southern California, New York’s nearshore waters are frequently turbid and moderately rough, limiting the visibility of sharks from the air.—
Melissa Cristina Márquez,
Forbes.com,
1 Sep. 2025
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Why does Mitch find the view beautiful, though the water is turbid and he is enveloped in the scent of incense and candles?—
Katie Kitamura,
Harpers Magazine,
16 July 2025
Verb
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McMillan caught the pass between defenders and churned up the field.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Sep. 2025
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The frigid water of the bay churned 220 feet below him.—
Johnny Dodd,
People.com,
24 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The decision infuriated Democrats in the House and fueled some calls from within the base for Schumer to be replaced at the top of the party.—
Mike Lillis,
The Hill,
19 Sep. 2025
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Slightly ironic for a man who in his time as the team’s GM this century has infuriated all parts of Cowboys nation.—
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
14 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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At the same time, the new chief executive officer of the British Fashion Council, a former fashion editor who was most recently executive creative director of Selfridges, isn’t frustrated or angry about the myriad challenges London fashion is facing right now.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
18 Sep. 2025
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Conservatives are right to mourn his death and to be righteously angry.—
Nicole Russell,
USA Today,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Roiled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roiled. Accessed 22 Sep. 2025.
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