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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
Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
Beneath the garment, Kidman opted for a semi-sheer black blouse with a high-neckline, ruffles and the addition of a floral appliqué.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Emily Chan, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
The decision to grant the waiver to Graves is expected to ruffle some feathers as members look to climb the ranks and other senior lawmakers opted against seeking waivers.
—Juliegrace Brufke, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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Noun
The star wore a vintage sleeveless gown designed by The Knit Vintage, which featured layered ruffles and different shades of yellow.
—Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 23 Nov. 2024
Beneath the garment, Kidman opted for a semi-sheer black blouse with a high-neckline, ruffles and the addition of a floral appliqué.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 17 Dec. 2024
Verb
The trend can be traced even further back to 2022, when Kirsten Dunst wore a deep-pink tulle confection from fall 2002 to the Oscars, while Adut Akech opted for an emerald-green ruffled gown from fall 2003 (wearing it back to front, no less) at the Met Gala.
—Emily Chan, Vogue, 30 Dec. 2024
The decision to grant the waiver to Graves is expected to ruffle some feathers as members look to climb the ranks and other senior lawmakers opted against seeking waivers.
—Juliegrace Brufke, Axios, 3 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for ruffle
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The outcome was less froufrou compared to previous efforts that were rich in bows, ruffles, flounces and patchworks, as the more streamlined hybrids better expressed the rigor of the theme.Sandra Salibian, WWD, 13 Dec. 2024
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Gambling Man Varying in size, flounce, and attitude, ribbon ties—also called gambler or Kentucky neckties—have long been a legitimate black-tie alternative.Tom Stubbs, Robb Report, 30 Nov. 2024
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At times, the offense has looked so good that Sam Darnold is now the hottest free agent this offseason, while the defense has been a thorn in quarterbacks sides with Flores’ relentless blitzing (Minnesota leads the league in blitz percentage).Austin Mock, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
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The senior forward was a thorn in the Huskies’ side two years ago, before the ACL injury that claimed most of his 2023-24 season and, seemingly, much of this year as well.Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 4 Jan. 2025
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The game was tied at 25 with 7:22 left in the first half, but Florida Southwestern was clearly annoyed by the constant pressure.CJ Moore, The Athletic, 8 Jan. 2025
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Mostly we are annoyed by inane thickets of regulation and are suckers for a politician who vows to sweep them aside.Peter C. Baker, New York Times, 1 Jan. 2025
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Repeat and Rebuild During each edging session, practice pausing and resuming multiple times.Suzannah Weiss, Glamour, 27 Dec. 2024
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Those still working on their edging skills can trust this ski to hold on hard snow, and those ready to dip a toe off-piste will be encouraged by the Santa Ana 87’s mix of stability in variable conditions and agility in mixed terrain.Jenny Wiegand, Outside Online, 20 Dec. 2024
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At the Brentwood location of popular Italian eatery Jon & Vinny’s, staff complained of headaches and sore throats in a text message group chat.Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 11 Jan. 2025
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The common symptoms of POTS include light-headedness, fainting, brain fog, fatigue, headache, blurred vision, tremors, and nausea.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
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Prolonged exposure to vog can irritate the eyes, throat and lungs, particularly for those with preexisting respiratory conditions.Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
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Rising temperatures also accelerate the production of ground-level ozone, a harmful gas that irritates airways and can trigger asthma attacks.Bill Frist, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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The Little Miami River forms the southern border of this ZIP code.Andrew DePietro, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025
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To improve its algorithms, SITA’s model can be updated with information such as interview transcripts, photos, and detailed reporting from border police and other officials.Caitlin Chandler, WIRED, 13 Jan. 2025
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The lawsuit, filed in September 2023 in Sacramento Superior Court, alleged the city was causing a public nuisance by allowing homeless camps on public property.Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 9 Jan. 2025
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Both appeals said the landfill is a nuisance to residents and contend the expansion needed the city's support to proceed under state law.Tom Sissom, arkansasonline.com, 8 Jan. 2025
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“Ruffle.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/ruffle. Accessed 20 Jan. 2025.
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