Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purl
Verb
-
As summer winds down and whispers of fall and the coming year begin to swirl, our thoughts naturally turn to what 2026 might bring.—
Halee Miller Van Ryswyk,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025 -
Warm magnolia, Bulgarian rose, tangerine, and musk swirl into a skin-hugging composition that’s sultry, subtle, and undeniably chic—just like the icon herself.—
Dan Michel,
Robb Report,
7 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
The panorama was taken with Perseverance's Mastcam-Z instrument and depicts a rippling surface nearby as well as hills in the distance some 40 miles (65 kilometers) away from the rover.—
Brett Tingley,
Space.com,
8 Aug. 2025
-
This fight is rippling out to other states too with President Trump urging Republicans to follow the lead of Texas.—
August 5,
NPR,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
This serene sanctuary unfurls along winding paths that weave between a traditional Turkish hammam, bubbling whirlpool, steam room, and dry sauna.—
Lewis Nunn,
Forbes.com,
12 Aug. 2025
-
That same source bubbles up to this day, now with the help of a new Aquagen system that infuses nano bubbles into the water, ramping up its healing effects.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
10 Aug. 2025
Verb
-
Moses’s book eddies around with the energy of someone reporting back from a very long and strange evening clicking through Wikipedia links, enjoying every chance to add a tangent.—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
28 Apr. 2025
-
The Super Bowl was the leviathan in whose eddying wake the pilot fish feed.—
Nick Paumgarten,
The New Yorker,
3 Mar. 2025
Verb
-
This can lead to slow or gurgling pipes, or even minor flooding if the system gets too overwhelmed.—
Lauren Bengtson,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Aug. 2025
-
The health department listed: Pale, sweaty or clammy skin Lips and/or fingertips turn blue Slow or irregular breathing, gasping or gurgling Difficulty waking up People with someone suspected of overdosing are always urged to call 911.—
Sophia Tiedge,
jsonline.com,
17 July 2025
Verb
-
This isn’t a youngster dribbling down blind alleys to try to impress; this is a winger tormenting defenders with trickery, pace and purpose.—
Andy Jones,
New York Times,
1 Aug. 2025
-
Likewise, international soccer superstar Cristiano Ronaldo compensated for a natural decline in pace and dribbling by focusing on his finishing, positioning, and decision-making.—
Mark LaSota,
Forbes.com,
18 July 2025
Verb
-
Late last year, a seventh-generation Mustang GTD driven by race car driver Dirk Müller lapped the track in 06:52.072.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
1 Aug. 2025
-
Gracie Abrams The clip shows her husband lying on a beach chair, seemingly undisturbed, while the ocean waves lap around his shoulders.—
Maria Morava,
MSNBC Newsweek,
20 July 2025
Verb
-
First wash your hands, then follow these guidelines.—
Amy Brightfield,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 Aug. 2025
-
In the clip, which Lizzo posted on TikTok, the rapper is seen washing a Porsche while wearing a denim top.—
Daniel Kreps,
Rolling Stone,
7 Aug. 2025
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Cite this Entry
“Purl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purl. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share