roil
verb (used with object)
to render (water, wine, etc.) turbid by stirring up sediment.
is roiling
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present progressiveof roil (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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But that construction boom isn’t the only factor—and the fallout from this supply squeeze is roiling every corner of the global economy, from stock markets to manufacturing capacity to trade relations.
From Slate ● Jul. 2, 2026
Given that nothing is roiling the corporate landscape as much as artificial intelligence, we tried to capture a company’s preparedness in this area from multiple angles.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 8, 2026
"The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is more than an energy shock; it is roiling supply chains around the world in ways that echo the disruptions we saw during the pandemic," she said.
From Barron's ● May 12, 2026
The governor’s effusive comments about autonomous vehicles come as the technology is roiling California cities, with lawmakers demanding change.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 11, 2023
Square by square, she searches the night skies for adversaries then scrutinizes the ocean, which is roiling with nine straight days of unseasonable April rains.
From "Dreaming in Cuban" by Cristina García
