purls

present tense third-person singular of purl

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for purls
Verb
  • One reason Motiva ripples less is the unique way it is filled with silicone.
    Megan McIntyre, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • This chill that ripples through my skin might be nothing.
    Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Although Ipswich ended up relegated from the Premier League, Enciso’s spell there hinted at the productivity which intermittently bubbles above the surface.
    Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2025
  • What bubbles there is one of the many aquatic wonders that make Hot Springs a legendary waterfront town.
    Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 2 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Russell Westbrook #4 of the Washington Wizards dribbles in front of Malcolm Brogdon #7 of the Indiana Pacers during the first half at Capital One Arena on May 20, 2021 in Washington, DC.
    Ricardo Klein, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 2025
  • On their way to the locker room, Daniels stops, takes a basketball from a young admirer and playfully dribbles around him.
    Dan Pompei, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • Coppola splashes the screen with kaleidoscopic clips and a collage-like energy to show off their genius.
    Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Purls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purls. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.

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