purled

past tense of purl

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for purled
Verb
  • It can be blended into smoothies, swirled into oatmeal or yogurt, or used as a base for savory or sweet dips and sauces.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Lisa was a cotton-candy vision in her Lever Couture gown that brought the drama with a sweeping train and fabric that swirled around her hips and shoulders.
    Emily St. Martin, Oc Register, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • At times, this approach rippled through the interior department, as was the case with the Solène-embargo fiasco.
    Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Ambulances rushed to drag the wounded away, while panic rippled through the crowd.
    Sonal Nain, MSNBC Newsweek, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Some dials may be removed and washed by hand to remove any grime or buildup.
    Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Yet a surprisingly large number of dishes that are washed end up being washed by hand.
    Jeremy Lott, The Washington Examiner, 12 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Investors lapped it up, sending the stock soaring.
    Bloomberg, Mercury News, 12 Sep. 2025
  • High walls ran between the dusty road and the hillside, and on the other side the lake sparkled and lapped.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 9 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Speculation has bubbled that Noah and her siblings, including Miley, had taken sides in the break-up.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 16 Sep. 2025
  • And for some, trouble bubbled up before the Chapter 11 filing.
    Dave Smith, Fortune, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Slowly, buses full of students trickled in.
    Katie Langford, Boston Herald, 13 Sep. 2025
  • Concerns about on-campus violence trickled down to younger classrooms too.
    Jillian Frankel, PEOPLE, 11 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Wilfried Zaha dribbled toward the center before finding Brandt Bronico, who touched the ball to Toklomati streaking toward the right side of goal.
    Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2025
  • Sporting’s best chance in stoppage time came when Joveljic dribbled through the Austin defense, but Stuver saved his shot.
    Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 8 Sep. 2025
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“Purled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purled. Accessed 21 Sep. 2025.

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