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Recent Examples of purl
This friendly stream, purling and chattering its way through shady woods and fertile farmlands flanked by green, rolling hills, seemed a far cry from the mighty Potomac that sweeps majestically past Washington. D.C.
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Ted Janes,
Outdoor Life,
21 May 2026
The two halves of the hook move independently, enabling the device to knit or purl depending on which part picks up the first loop.
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Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
There was no ocean, no sea in this part of Україна, only a purling river.
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Literary Hub,
12 May 2025
Ted Janes,
Outdoor Life,
21 May 2026
The two halves of the hook move independently, enabling the device to knit or purl depending on which part picks up the first loop.
—
Aamir Khollam,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
There was no ocean, no sea in this part of Україна, only a purling river.
—
Literary Hub,
12 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purl
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Even with tariff turmoil swirling and adding a not-insignificant degree of confusion and instability to global trade, there have been some crucial bright spots for the textile industry over the past year, in large part because of the protections afforded by USMCA.
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Kimiya was closest, sprawled across the floor weeping, debris swirling around her.
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Hearing loss may happen in one person's ears, but its effects ripple through every relationship.
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Tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz have demonstrated how quickly geopolitical instability can ripple through global energy markets, supply chains and inflation expectations.
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The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through.
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Internal emails, group chat messages and meeting minutes obtained by the Miami Herald show the drama that’s been bubbling up in recent months, as county officials, developers and HOA board members have sparred over the future of the land.
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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.
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The Super Bowl was the leviathan in whose eddying wake the pilot fish feed.
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Other nearby points of interest include gurgling mud pots, or geothermal mud volcanoes, on the eastern shoreline.
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Not every gurgling sink requires a call to the plumber.
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With the score tied and time expiring in Game 1 of the 2018 Finals, Cavaliers guard JR Smith gathered an offensive rebound and inexplicably decided to dribble the ball out to halfcourt rather than take a close shot for the win.
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After a perfect header at midfield by Wout Weghorst advanced the ball deep in Morocco's half of the field, Crysencio Summerville dribbled close to the goal before he was taken down.
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Even then, after days of heavy rain, polluted lagoon water lapped at the edges of the city.
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Trump’s announcement took some off guard and upended the housing victory laps lawmakers had planned.
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Contrary to what those face-washing commercials from our childhood led us to believe, your skin doesn't need to feel tight or squeaky-clean after cleansing.
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For example, using the same cutting board for raw chicken and fresh vegetables without washing it in between can spread bacteria.
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“Purl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purl. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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