as in fairies
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers
"The Three Billy Goats Gruff," is the story of three goats trying to cross a bridge guarded by a nasty troll living beneath it
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as in searches
to look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something
the owner of the bed-and-breakfast often trolls antique stores for furniture and knickknacks
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Recent Examples of trolls
Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
But for the haters and the trolls out there, that’s exactly what happened.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
On gossip website Just Jared’s Instagram page, which shared the statement, trolls had a field day in the comments section, and Heigl actually took the time to respond to a bunch of them.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Any clear hierarchy of trustworthy information remains elusive as on-the-ground videos come from all directions, and government agencies are as likely to post memes as anonymous online trolls.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026
Scrubsnyc are a pair of internet trolls who livestream videos of themselves appearing to harass everyday New Yorkers, provoking outrage, and often finding themselves being thrown out of apartment buildings, bodegas and other establishments.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Even if a plan is solid, clowns and trolls might try to take it down anyway.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
A couple of days after Australian player Destanee Aiava took aim at internet trolls in a pointed retirement announcement, Badosa defended herself from online criticism after retiring from her Dubai Tennis Championships second-round match against Svitolina.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The national spotlight has attracted trolls from across the country and even overseas, city officials believe.
—Caitlin Hu, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
On that track, Drake trolls a female friend’s meltdown over the galactic beat, which some fans believe may reference Kim Kardashian’s relationship with ex-husband Ye (formerly Kanye West).
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
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In Budapest, they were tasked with creating AI videos and using their existing network of trolls and bots to pass them on.
—Anne Applebaum, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2026
But for the haters and the trolls out there, that’s exactly what happened.
—Zack Sharf, Variety, 18 Mar. 2026
On gossip website Just Jared’s Instagram page, which shared the statement, trolls had a field day in the comments section, and Heigl actually took the time to respond to a bunch of them.
—Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 12 Mar. 2026
Any clear hierarchy of trustworthy information remains elusive as on-the-ground videos come from all directions, and government agencies are as likely to post memes as anonymous online trolls.
—Kyle Chayka, New Yorker, 11 Mar. 2026
Scrubsnyc are a pair of internet trolls who livestream videos of themselves appearing to harass everyday New Yorkers, provoking outrage, and often finding themselves being thrown out of apartment buildings, bodegas and other establishments.
—Emma Seiwell, New York Daily News, 26 Feb. 2026
Even if a plan is solid, clowns and trolls might try to take it down anyway.
—Magi Helena, Dallas Morning News, 25 Feb. 2026
A couple of days after Australian player Destanee Aiava took aim at internet trolls in a pointed retirement announcement, Badosa defended herself from online criticism after retiring from her Dubai Tennis Championships second-round match against Svitolina.
—Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2026
The national spotlight has attracted trolls from across the country and even overseas, city officials believe.
—Caitlin Hu, CNN Money, 20 Feb. 2026
Verb
The internet trolls livestream videos of themselves appearing to harass everyday New Yorkers and often finding themselves being thrown out of apartment buildings, bodegas and other establishments.
—Colin Mixson, New York Daily News, 1 Mar. 2026
On that track, Drake trolls a female friend’s meltdown over the galactic beat, which some fans believe may reference Kim Kardashian’s relationship with ex-husband Ye (formerly Kanye West).
—Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for trolls
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The exhibit was first conceived in 2018 by Tracy Micciche, the gardens’ events and marketing director, because her daughter, then 14, had an interest in fairies.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
25 Mar. 2026
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According to the History Channel, one legend claims wearing green makes a person invisible to leprechauns — red-bearded fairies that would pinch people who weren’t wearing the color.—
Alexis Simmerman,
Austin American Statesman,
17 Mar. 2026
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In Dallas — which is hosting more matches than any other US city — searches for housing options are up 230% from last summer, according to the Expedia data from January.—
Maya Davis,
Fortune,
28 Mar. 2026
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The report reveals that searches for DIY home décor were up 79 percent year over year.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 Mar. 2026
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The puckish figure draws heavily on Nordic fairy tales, including stories of elves.—
Jasmin Malik Chua,
Sourcing Journal,
24 Mar. 2026
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Not as great of a kids’ parade as the one at Christmas with elves and Santa Claus and toys and snowmen.—
David McGrath,
Chicago Tribune,
13 Mar. 2026
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This one just happens to involve wizards, goblins, and one savage, half-blind dragon.—
Séamas O'Reilly,
Vulture,
26 Mar. 2026
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Henson was cast as Hoggle, one of the film’s most prominent goblins and Sarah’s reluctant ally, while also managing puppeteering responsibilities behind the scenes.—
Tereza Shkurtaj,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Then, as the afternoon sunshine rakes across the river valley, the group will return to the Birdwing—where canvas and paints await, according to a news release.—
News Release,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Mar. 2026
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Participants are encouraged to bring their own shovel, gloves, and rakes as limited tools will be provided at the event.—
Hema Sivanandam,
Mercury News,
13 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Dodgers’ $850-million annual revenue dwarfs competitors like the Diamondbacks at $324 million, exemplifying the financial gulf driving owners’ desire for cost controls.—
Bill Shaikin,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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Beyond rock and ice The finding of L 98-59 d challenges the long-standing astronomical belief that small exoplanets must be either gas dwarfs or water worlds covered in ice and oceans.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Trolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trolls. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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