as in fairies
an imaginary being usually having a small human form and magical powers
"The Three Billy Goats Gruff," is the story of three goats trying to cross a bridge guarded by a nasty troll living beneath it
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to look through (as a place) carefully or thoroughly in an effort to find or discover something
the owner of the bed-and-breakfast often trolls antique stores for furniture and knickknacks
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Recent Examples of trolls
Khadejeh Nikouyeh, Charlotte Observer, 7 Nov. 2025
Mamdani shared some of the wedding photos on his Instagram page in May in response to negative press and online trolls targeting his wife during his mayoral campaign.
—Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Forces beyond her control threaten both her own world and the trolls’ hidden existence.
—Leo Barraclough, Variety, 4 Nov. 2025
Like those lunatic trolls who emerge now and then to threaten the children of right-wing media targets, the gooners are just having fun, playing around, saying the things one says to get ahead in their particular community.
—Daniel Kolitz, Harpers Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The trolls each have a story, and Dambo often makes children's books to go along with the sculptures, which are located across the world.
—Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 21 Oct. 2025
The left winger has been in the first XI just three times and is the latest member of the social media trolls’ ‘007’ club, the term used to describe a player who has not registered a goal or an assist in their first seven games.
—Simon Johnson, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
For the uninitiated, the Moomins are cutesy, hippo-like trolls that get into fairy tale adventures.
—James Folta, Literary Hub, 7 Oct. 2025
Mackenzie Cummings-Grady, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025
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The trolls in Raleigh are already open to the public.
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On that track, Drake trolls a female friend’s meltdown over the galactic beat, which some fans believe may reference Kim Kardashian’s relationship with ex-husband Ye (formerly Kanye West).
—Recent Examples of Synonyms for trolls
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Plans include music, magic shows, face painting, stilt walkers, fairies, robots, a giant LED screen showing the ball drop from Times Square and more.—
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If your favorite writer wishes they could be whisked away to the land of fairies and Björk and neighborhood hot springs, try cutting a large international corner with this bath product straight from the famous Blue Lagoon.—
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Commanders owner Josh Harris used former Golden State Warriors general manager Bob Myers as a consultant in their coaching and GM searches two years ago.—
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ChatGPT searches Apple Music and builds the playlist for you.—
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Children must abide by the rules for keeping the elves at home.—
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The elves were then given away, and handfuls have been on display in various locations in the following decades.—
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The kallikantzaroi are a group of blind, black goblins who live underground during most of the year sawing at the world tree – a motif throughout various folklores that connects the heavens to the Earth.—
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On this day, candles were blessed for use in the coming year, and any decorations left up were thought to be at risk of becoming infested with goblins.—
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Participants are encouraged to bring their own shovel, gloves, and rakes as limited tools will be provided at the event.—
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Owners often need to brush them weekly, if not daily, during peak shedding seasons, with coat rakes or shedding tools recommended to keep tangles at bay.—
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By 1938, the troupe of dwarves had begun to spend its winters in South Florida.—
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As kobolds go, Heinzelmann was more harmless than most, going about his business protecting the castle from giants and dwarves and keeping the staff updated on faerie gossip, as well as protecting the chambermaids from unwelcome attentions from visiting noblemen.—
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“Trolls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/trolls. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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