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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
Hedy Phillips, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
The light brown dress features ruffles at the sleeves, hem, and wide neckline, which Kravitz wore off-the-shoulder on one side.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2025
Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
Donald Trump Reiterates Greenland and Canada Should Become Part Of The United States
By Bryce J. Casavant
Canadian Forces Veteran
5
President Donald Trump's recent comments about Canada becoming the 51st state have ruffled some Dominion feathers.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Noun
The British singer wore a leather snake print catsuit and oversized fur coat.
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Amanda Seyfried
Amanda Seyfried had ruffles for days at the 2025 Joy Awards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
—Hedy Phillips, People.com, 21 Jan. 2025
The light brown dress features ruffles at the sleeves, hem, and wide neckline, which Kravitz wore off-the-shoulder on one side.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2025
Verb
The fact that the setup is electrified, and engine has six cylinders instead of 12, may ruffle some features, but its performance shouldn’t.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Jan. 2025
Donald Trump Reiterates Greenland and Canada Should Become Part Of The United States
By Bryce J. Casavant
Canadian Forces Veteran
5
President Donald Trump's recent comments about Canada becoming the 51st state have ruffled some Dominion feathers.
—Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for ruffle
Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruffle
Noun
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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
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Overly Fussy Ruffles and Swags Ruffles, flounces, and swags had their moment once upon a time, but they’ve been replaced by cleaner, more tailored designs.—
Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Navalny was a thorn in Putin’s side, exposing corruption in high places and orchestrating some of the biggest anti-government protests seen in recent years.—
Anna Cooban,
CNN,
16 Feb. 2025
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The lesser prairie chicken, which was listed in 2023, is similarly a thorn in the side of many Republicans lawmakers.—
Benji Jones,
Vox,
10 Feb. 2025
Verb
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At first, he is annoyed by mundane details like listening to the same song or ordering the same breakfast.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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Though visibly annoyed, the driver asked the OP to move.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Skis designed for advanced and expert skiers tend to contain heavier materials like metal and reinforced sidewalls for enhanced stability at speed, better energy transfer, and more precise edging performance.—
Jenny Wiegand,
Outside Online,
20 Dec. 2024
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Repeat and Rebuild During each edging session, practice pausing and resuming multiple times.—
Suzannah Weiss,
Glamour,
27 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The parasites' arrival in the central nervous system is often marked by a headache.—
Ars Technica,
Ars Technica,
13 Feb. 2025
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Your child shows physical signs of stress like frequent headaches, stomachaches, or changes in appetite.—
Lauryn Higgins,
Parents,
11 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The greasier the better, Chen says (but people with sensitive skin should avoid olive oil, which can be irritating).—
Matt Fuchs,
TIME,
6 Feb. 2025
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One woman on TikTok has gone viral after describing how her brother still finds ways to irritate her—even from a distance.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Conservation challenges Rescues of smuggled spider monkeys at the southern border have made headlines over the past months.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Feb. 2025
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One way to address that contradiction would be for the WHO to scale back on the number of health areas it is involved in and focus primarily on issues that actually transcend borders.—
Jess Craig,
Vox,
17 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The site’s structure is a nuisance for anyone invested in controlling how information is disseminated.—
Lila Shroff,
The Atlantic,
5 Feb. 2025
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Kurt's key takeaways Robocalls can be a real nuisance, especially for flip phone users.—
Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report,
Fox News,
19 Jan. 2025
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“Ruffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruffle. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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