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Roiling

usgb/ˈrɔɪlɪŋ/Volume
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Intense Movement

Use 'roiling' to describe vigorous movement in liquids, indicating a forceful or undisciplined state.

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Smoke rose from the volcano, with the lava roiling below.
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Emotional Turbulence

'Roiling' suggests chaotic emotional states when used metaphorically, mirroring violent water movement.

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Her thoughts were roiling with anxiety before the speech.
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