roil
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Such a move would further roil already skittish energy markets.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026
Now, however, the counterterrorism director’s role is coming back to light as hostilities roil the Middle East and heighten the risk of attacks in the United States or against American interests or allies overseas.
From Salon ● Apr. 22, 2026
Besides stealing potential Wall Street customers, bucket shops could roil the capital markets.
From Barron's ● Apr. 7, 2026
The longer the strait remains closed, the more it will roil the global economy and boost gas prices.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 31, 2026
That’s when a roil of thunder shook the house, and Mrs. Caruthers startled awake.
From "Ophie's Ghosts" by Justina Ireland
![]()
It roils with observations about teamwork, inequality and success, but presents as a spangled, stoner-comedy extravaganza with the moxie to give a Monty Python-esque raspberry to realism.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 21, 2026
“Either shadow banks will be obliged to accept greater regulation, or sooner or later, one or more of them will get caught in a mess that roils the markets,” Ellis told Barron’s in an email.
From Barron's ● Dec. 5, 2025
Erebus is only a 20-minute helicopter ride from McMurdo, so since the 1960s scientists have studied the volcano and the lava lake that roils within its caldera, occasionally tossing out “bombs” of molten rock.
From Science Magazine ● Dec. 2, 2024
Lucas benefits from both Menzies’ natural reserve and his ability to show what roils beneath that stoicism, a game of emotive hide-and-seek.
From New York Times ● Feb. 15, 2024
A thick bank of clouds roils above Serra as if gathering strength for an assault.
From "An Ember in the Ashes" by Sabaa Tahir
![]()
British energy giant BP said Tuesday that its net profit more than doubled in the second quarter as the Middle East war roiled oil and gas markets.
From Barron's ● Aug. 4, 2026
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
The two largest energy companies in the U.S. cashed in as the worst oil-supply crunch in history roiled energy markets.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 31, 2026
If the bicentennial roiled with some of the same tensions Americans feel today, it did benefit from a cultural cohesion that no longer exists.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 1, 2026
Petey’s stomach roiled, as if she could feel any worse.
From "Bone Gap" by Laura Ruby
![]()
Abigail Spanberger, now governor of Virginia, told her colleagues on a roiling conference call after the 2020 election.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026
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
As she’s gotten older, the Oscar winner has become more comfortable doing less in her performances, allowing for a fragile serenity that is belied by the anguish and anxiety roiling underneath.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 26, 2026
Iran has renewed its warnings over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for oil and gas transport which it has essentially closed since early in the war, roiling global energy markets.
From Barron's ● Jun. 11, 2026
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
![]()
Vocabulary lists containing roil
The Vocabulary.com Top 1000
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
List 6
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Touching Spirit Bear
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!