troll
verb (used with object)
to fish for or in with a moving line, either working the line up or down with a rod as in fishing for pike, or trailing the line behind a slow-moving boat.
is trolling
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present progressiveof troll (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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Leavitt understands that her main assignment is trolling, and not just because she talks to professional journalists like they're nothing but a bunch of hacks.
From Salon ● Jun. 23, 2025
They call the thingamajig “The Handle,” and I swear Guy Ritchie is trolling me at this point.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 3, 2023
“All for freedom of speech, but what you don’t want is trolling and abuse.”
From Seattle Times ● Jul. 22, 2022
And, then, there are those who believe Rodgers is trolling everyone just for fun.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 22, 2022
There are enthusiastic anglers, however, whose specialty is trolling for lake trout.
From Woodcraft by George Washington Sears
