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as in thorns
something that is a source of irritation
a spouse's snoring is one ruffle that many couples must eventually come to terms with
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as in annoys
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
the stream of minor complaints finally ruffled him into snapping, "If you don't like the way I'm doing it, do it yourself!"
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Recent Examples of ruffles
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Monse and Louis Vuitton give denim dimension with exaggerated ruffles and florals constructions.
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Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
There's that fish net aspect in there, the ruffles to mimic the coral, the pearls.
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Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
For the occasion, Olivia wore a baby pink off-the-shoulder minidress with dramatic ruffles and a train, while Christian traded in his football uniform for a black tux.
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Alicia Brunker,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
The vibrant orange and pink shades are playful and bold, but the subtle ruffles maintains its overall refined look.
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Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
The dress featured a form-fitting bodice with a high-low bottom that flared out in ruffles.
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Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
In the photos, Jenner accessorizes the pink bikini with a matching pink skirt with ruffles on the bottom.
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Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
And Elon Musk’s AI power plant ruffles a Mississippi city.
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David Hickey,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
Luckily for the show, nothing ruffles the other women’s feathers more, so good television still ensues.
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Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
This lightweight, ankle-length dress adheres to the dress code, while still adding a little something extra thanks to the summery ruffles that drapes across the silhouette.
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Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
25 June 2026
Monse and Louis Vuitton give denim dimension with exaggerated ruffles and florals constructions.
—
Angela Velasquez,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
There's that fish net aspect in there, the ruffles to mimic the coral, the pearls.
—
Dillon Thomas,
CBS News,
22 June 2026
For the occasion, Olivia wore a baby pink off-the-shoulder minidress with dramatic ruffles and a train, while Christian traded in his football uniform for a black tux.
—
Alicia Brunker,
InStyle,
19 June 2026
The vibrant orange and pink shades are playful and bold, but the subtle ruffles maintains its overall refined look.
—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
18 June 2026
The dress featured a form-fitting bodice with a high-low bottom that flared out in ruffles.
—
Skyler Caruso,
PEOPLE,
11 June 2026
In the photos, Jenner accessorizes the pink bikini with a matching pink skirt with ruffles on the bottom.
—
Lori A Bashian,
FOXNews.com,
3 June 2026
Verb
Mama pats Rafa’s head then ruffles his hair.
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Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
And Elon Musk’s AI power plant ruffles a Mississippi city.
—
David Hickey,
NBC news,
26 Feb. 2026
Luckily for the show, nothing ruffles the other women’s feathers more, so good television still ensues.
—
Tom Smyth,
Vulture,
31 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruffles
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For some, summer is about wearing lightweight bohemian pieces, like flowing blouses, voluminous dresses, a lots of frills and flounces.
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Prone to wearing clothes that suggest an overgrown pre-teen herself, all frills, flounces and bright colors, Martha doesn’t look like great maternal material to Claire, although this judgmental attitude may be evidence of her own maternal deficiencies.
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An individual bush can grow up to 15 feet high and 40 feet long, with thick stems, also known as canes, marked by sharp, hooked thorns.
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The match was set, and now Rhodes will defend the title against the two thorns in his side since before Clash in Italy.
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What is the pettiest thing that annoys you during a race weekend?
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One of the more common ways bear encounters escalate is when an off-leash dog runs toward a bear, annoys it, and then comes sprinting back to its owner with an angry predator in pursuit.
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This is a film with genuine heart and authenticity that reflects modern Britain while speaking to audiences far beyond its borders.
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The United States and the European Union have expressed concern about China’s new ethnic unity law, which went into effect this week and gives Beijing the legal basis to take action against people outside its borders.
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Hantavirus pulmonary syndrome causes fatigue, fever, muscle aches, abdominal problems, headaches, chills and dizziness in the early stages, and late symptoms include chest tightness, coughing, shortness of breath and lungs filling with fluid.
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Americans who have health insurance say prior authorization is the healthcare system’s biggest burden, causing administrative headaches while care is kept out of reach.
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When traveling, the EPA suggests inspecting any room visitors will be staying in for the presence of bed bugs.
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As an existing subdivision — 99% of it vacant — Azure Vista offered hundreds of buildable vacant lots populated only by red ants, quail and Groucho Marx bugs.
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Tailor The Experience To Your Audience One strategy is understanding the audience and their preferred user interface—developers do not appreciate wasting tokens or time on frills rather than the substance of their ask.
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The AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation might've taken the Editors' Choice title for their extra frills, but these entry-level buds sure hold their own in the open-ear category.
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Those frustrations could be on the verge of boiling over.
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South Africa has a history of xenophobic violence as migrants from poor nations like Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Malawi generally end up settling in impoverished communities in South Africa where unemployment and frustrations are high.
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“Ruffles.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruffles. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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