purled

Definition of purlednext
past tense of purl

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for purled
Verb
  • Rumors of such a bill swirled last year, though nothing materialized then.
    Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
  • While much is known about Taylor Swift's favorite lipsticks, rumors have swirled over the years about the star's signature scent.
    Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 13 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Indexes fell worldwide on Thursday as the jump in oil prices rippled through global markets.
    Max Zahn, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
  • Laughter rippled through the 2,000-square-foot space as diners chatted over complimentary rice cookies and steaming cups of Persian chai infused with rose petals.
    Angela Osorio, Los Angeles Times, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Additionally, avoid cross-contamination with the shellstock in your kitchen by making sure that your surfaces are properly sanitized and hands are washed well with warm water and soap.
    Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 Mar. 2026
  • All produce, even organic, should be washed before peeling so dirt and bacteria aren’t transferred from a knife onto the fruit or vegetable.
    Sandee LaMotte, CNN Money, 11 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Here, travelers will find white-sand beaches lapped by turquoise waters.
    Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Mar. 2026
  • The Rams’ tight end room underwent a renaissance in 2025, with the team featuring three-tight end sets – or 13-personnel – at a rate that lapped the rest of the NFL.
    Adam Grosbard, Oc Register, 6 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • This year, the good vibes finally bubbled over.
    Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 13 Mar. 2026
  • With Liu's rise, her father's story bubbled up in China's social media, though any mention was usually brief and cryptic because the 1989 Tiananmen Movement — generally known as 6-4 for the date of the military crackdown, remains a deeply sensitive political taboo in China 37 years later.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Knight got a piece of Quinn Hughes' shot, but the puck trickled behind him in the crease.
    CBS News, CBS News, 20 Mar. 2026
  • As word that filming had paused trickled out—before the allegations were known—rumors spread that Paul being the Bachelorette had caused friction among the Mormon Wives stars, which was what led to the hiatus.
    Elizabeth Logan, Glamour, 17 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • The 27-year-old midfielder from Quebec dribbled straight away and from the top of the semicircle finished his first of the season.
    Josh Gross, Daily News, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Pint-sized point guard Kadir Rackley, who starred in the Trojans’ semifinal win against Lake Howell, dribbled into the lane for a floater that upped the margin to 12-3.
    Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2026
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“Purled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purled. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.

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