PURLED Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

purled

verb

past tense of purl

as in eddied

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An investigation is underway into the death of Nolan Xavier Wells, 18, as scrutiny of the circumstances has swirled online.

— Marlene Lenthang, NBC news, 10 July 2026
So much so, that Muncy himself spoke out about his willingness to move aside for a new third baseman as trade rumors swirled.

— Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

Definition of swirled

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The stock hit a bump in late June after Apple announced price increases across its MacBook and iPad lineup as higher memory costs rippled through the technology industry.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 16 July 2026
Shockwaves rippled through film circles after news reports that Letterboxd soon could be snapped up by a corporate buyer.

— Dade Hayes, Deadline, 14 July 2026

Definition of rippled

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Serene spa music, a blend of classical piano and loudly chirping birds, trilled in the background as the machine sloshed and gurgled.

— Deborah Vankin, Los Angeles Times, 6 Apr. 2026
Luis was dressed in his hospital pyjamas; his pained breathing fogged his mask while the oxygen canister gurgled and whirred.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Mar. 2026

Definition of gurgled

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The straw can go on the top rack, and the gasket and spout can be washed in the utensil rack.

— Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 July 2026
Buying directly from a local producer may provide an opportunity to ask questions about how food is grown, harvested, washed, stored and transported.

— Anthony Reardon, Kansas City Star, 15 July 2026

Definition of washed

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Ever since, municipal leaders, including in Ada County, have griped about how state actions have trickled down to local governments.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 13 July 2026
The opportunity eventually trickled down to include Miami SCORES, which selected six of the schools that host its free after-school program.

— Delia Rose Sauer, Miami Herald, 11 July 2026

Definition of trickled

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Late in the first half, Michael Owen dribbled into the box and drew a penalty kick.

— Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 July 2026
One of the event’s biggest attractions was the Humanoid Soccer League, where robots passed, dribbled, defended, and attempted long-range shots in matches resembling human soccer.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 6 July 2026

Definition of dribbled

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