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as in silty
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as in unsettled
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for roily
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At the federal level, the regulatory environment for EWA companies remains unsettled.—
AJ Dhaliwal,
Forbes.com,
9 July 2025 -
So, when your gut feels unsettled, bone broth is a great, simple way to nourish without overloading.—
Morgan Fargo,
Vogue,
9 July 2025
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Michigan's Lower Peninsula is expected to see potentially severe weather on July 24, with rain developing over the Upper Peninsula as well.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
25 July 2025
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Severe Injury Risk in Gymnastics Though neck and spinal injuries remain a palpable risk in men’s and women’s gymnastics, severe injuries – causing paralysis or death – are rare.—
Caroline Price,
Forbes.com,
24 July 2025
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After the brutal ascent of Ventoux, sprinters get their spotlight.—
Kilty Cleary,
MSNBC Newsweek,
23 July 2025
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Mortensen not only survived the brutal massacre, but is also the only eyewitness to have seen Kohberger at the scene of the crime.—
Chris Spargo,
People.com,
23 July 2025
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Nearly 15 years ago, zookeeper Ryan Taylor stood on a scale at Disney's Animal Kingdom in Florida, holding a day-old giraffe that was still slimy from the birthing process.—
Jim Higgins,
jsonline.com,
8 July 2025
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To keep guacamole as fresh as possible, seal tightly, add citrus, and reduce light exposure Discard the guacamole if there's mold, a sour smell, or slimy texture.—
Heather Riske,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 July 2025
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The finale had the impossible task of putting the monstrous show to an unquiet grave, and while some storylines seemed rushed and others completely ignored, even everyone’s least favorite season of GOT is heart palpitating.—
Taylor Antrim,
Vogue,
31 Jan. 2025
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The decision is an outright and unbridled expression of my unquiet mind.—
Outside Online,
Outside Online,
10 July 2024
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If the condition is severe, as might happen if the bottom of the pot is full of water, remove the hibiscus, gently knock off the wet, muddy soil, rinse the roots clean, and repot with fresh potting soil in a well-draining pot.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
13 July 2025
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The muddy, wet game was played on a sloppy field but ended with an 8-0 victory for Michigan in front of a few hundred Notre Dame students.—
David Ubben,
New York Times,
11 July 2025
Adjective
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The harsh reality is this: not all cell phone forensic extractions are created equal, and the most important evidence for trucking cases on the smartphone will be gone in days or weeks.—
Lars Daniel,
Forbes.com,
22 July 2025
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Late-night talk shows across the board are facing the harsh reality that declines in ad revenue can’t make up for burgeoning production costs.—
Liam Reilly,
CNN Money,
22 July 2025
Adjective
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The mozzarella in the filling mixture sort of serves as a binder or glue; without it, the cream cheese filling would be all oozy and might squish out of the chicken.—
Ann Taylor Pittman,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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So some of the menu items included burrata, the oozy cheese from Puglia, and a riff on the American invention the caesar salad.—
Liza B. Zimmerman,
Forbes.com,
28 Apr. 2025
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“Roily.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/roily. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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