roil
verb (used with object)
to render (water, wine, etc.) turbid by stirring up sediment.
has roiled
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present perfectof roil (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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Controversy surrounding data center construction has roiled Texas in recent months, fostering a bipartisan coalition of opposition, particularly among rural and suburban residents.
From Salon ● Aug. 3, 2026
A signing is planned for Friday, marking a potential breakthrough in a war that has roiled the global economy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 15, 2026
Pakistan is due to host talks between Iran and the United States in a bid to turn a fragile two-week ceasefire into a lasting end to a war that has roiled global energy markets.
From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026
That risk has roiled Wall Street in recent days as a tech selloff has cascaded from software providers to chip firms to other companies linked to the data-center build-out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 5, 2026
The controversy over the Club America chapter at Twelve Bridges has roiled the community of Lincoln, a foothill city about 25 miles northeast of Sacramento.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2025
