PULES Synonyms: 36 Similar and Opposite Words

pules

verb

present tense third-person singular of pule

as in whimpers

to utter feeble plaintive cries a distressed baby puling in its crib

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In the video, my dog Leo whimpers at the sound of whistles.

— Meg Anderson, NPR, 27 Jan. 2026

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In reference to the question that ran on June 30 about the dog that grabs a toy, runs, and then cries, our 6-1/2-year-old goldendoodle does this too.

— Cathy M. Rosenthal, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
In another concert, Mikis Theodorakis comes on stage with his son, and my father cries again.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 20 July 2026

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