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as in thorn
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 to annoy
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 ruffle
Emily Mercer, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Boho Chic Chloé sparked the boho-chic revival with its Fall/Winter 2024 show, carrying the free-spirited theme into its Spring/Summer 2025 collection with breezy lace, ruffles, and muted pastels.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
Laura Gómez, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2025
Outside of its stretchy rayon material, the dress has a strapless design, elastic waist, and ruffled lace trim skirt for extra style points.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
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Noun
Key styles for swimwear (sizes 4 to 16) include the Dakota plunge bra; Harper ribbed one-piece; Logan hipster bottom; Sonny one-piece with ruffle details, and Morgan high-waisted bottom.
—Emily Mercer, WWD, 28 Feb. 2025
Boho Chic Chloé sparked the boho-chic revival with its Fall/Winter 2024 show, carrying the free-spirited theme into its Spring/Summer 2025 collection with breezy lace, ruffles, and muted pastels.
—Jailynn Taylor, Essence, 19 Mar. 2025
Verb
Laura Gómez: If Evangelina’s prophylaxis fair had already ruffled some feathers, now people were truly shocked.
—Laura Gómez, Scientific American, 26 Mar. 2025
Outside of its stretchy rayon material, the dress has a strapless design, elastic waist, and ruffled lace trim skirt for extra style points.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruffle
Noun
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Fringe was responsible for a lot of movement, flounce, and drama this Fashion Week.—
Victoria Montalti,
refinery29.com,
12 Feb. 2025
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Steer clear of heavy flounces and statement prints that draw attention to your fuller bust.—
BestReviews,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Trees like Texas ebony and mesquite that have thorns to protect them from munching animals and long roots to tap moisture deep within the earth.—
Laura Mallonee,
Wired News,
12 Apr. 2025
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To shield your hands against thorns when pruning, wear leather or leatherlike gloves.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
12 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Waltz now has a bunch of top officials, and their teams, who are annoyed at him for drawing bad publicity.—
Marc Caputo,
Axios,
25 Mar. 2025
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However, standing in the middle of a road to capture the Eiffel Tower in the background is not only unsafe but can also annoy locals.—
Rebecca Ann Hughes,
Forbes,
16 Mar. 2025
Noun
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Mint spreads by rhizomes, and a garden bed with deep edging will prevent most escapees.—
Andy Wilcox,
Better Homes & Gardens,
18 Mar. 2025
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The green floral motif and scalloped edging add a vintage twist that is both timeless and charming.—
Lauren Thomann,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Mar. 2025
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Aside from her talk about specific songs, Roan also opened up about the creative process, which can sometimes be a massive headache, despite her being known for her catalog of fun and peppy songs.—
Mathew Rodriguez,
Them.,
17 Apr. 2025
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Making matters worse, China’s been a real headache for Starbucks, even before the tariffs, on increasing local competition and tepid growth in the world’s second-largest economy.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
16 Apr. 2025
Verb
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The second walk irritated the pitcher, as home plate umpire Bruce Dreckman’s ball four call on a 3-2 count appeared incorrect.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
7 Apr. 2025
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If not properly diluted, vinegar's acidity can irritate your throat or erode tooth enamel over time.—
Johna Burdeos,
Health,
7 Apr. 2025
Noun
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Other identification that will be accepted in lieu of a REAL ID include a valid U.S. passport or passport card; DHS trusted traveler cards such as Global Entry; Department of Defense IDs; permanent resident cards; and border crossing cards.—
Ashley J. DiMella Fox News,
FOXNews.com,
19 Apr. 2025
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Officers then spent the majority of the day removing 3,770 packages weighing 1,002 pounds hidden within the squash shipment, border protection said.—
Saleen Martin,
USA Today,
19 Apr. 2025
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At first, the un-washable Fisk murals are a nuisance to the new mayor, but there are ways to take advantage of the situation.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
25 Mar. 2025
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Some of the houses are abandoned and have become unsightly neighborhood nuisances.—
Lisa Gutierrez,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2025
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“Ruffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruffle. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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