Example Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for purls
Verb
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To load the product onto the brush, Barnes swirls the tool into the pan twice and taps it twice to prevent fallout.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
12 Dec. 2025 -
The lights are dim and jazzy music swirls the intimate crowd.—
Sofia Celeste,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Indeed, his imprint ripples outward, from the interstellar swagger of OutKast and the android futurism of Janelle Monáe to the mystical poise of Erykah Badu and the sculptural, otherworldly aesthetics of Solange, Grace Wales Bonner, and Pharrell Williams.—
Lisa Wong Macabasco,
Vogue,
5 Mar. 2026
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That psychedelic wash of overtone-rich sound that ripples through the chorus of Donovan’s 1968 hit?—
Zach Schonfeld,
Pitchfork,
30 Jan. 2026
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Spots for leisure are in no way hard to find; SEA is a stone's throw away from waterfront lounges like Kingfisher, which bubbles with live music, seafood, and a lively clientele, as well as new Italian spot Forno and art space Sachs Gallery.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
15 Mar. 2026
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Cook on a skillet over medium heat using butter or coconut oil and flip once bubbles form.—
Allison Palmer,
Kansas City Star,
10 Mar. 2026
Verb
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For a full minute, the quiet concatenation gurgles along, accumulating extra notes and flourishes, suggesting an eventual kosmische surge.—
Dash Lewis,
Pitchfork,
20 Dec. 2025
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The sink gurgles like an infant, spitting up rusty water.—
Doreen St. Félix,
New Yorker,
6 Dec. 2025
Verb
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This year’s team is an exceptional group of talented players, but their defense fouls too much, Smith dribbles too much and our shooting percentage often tanks.—
Letters to the Editor,
Hartford Courant,
17 Feb. 2026
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Donyell Malen then dribbles into that space, dragging Porro and Kevin Danso with him, before feeding goalscorer Emiliano Buendia.—
Anantaajith Raghuraman,
New York Times,
14 Jan. 2026
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Effective medical alert devices must be in good working condition when a shower, rain, or accidental submersion splashes them.—
Craig Lebrau,
USA Today,
19 Jan. 2026
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Eddie then opens the paint can, splashes it onto the graffiti, and gets into an argument with the store security guard for making a mess in the parking lot.—
Jessica Sager,
PEOPLE,
11 Jan. 2026
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“Purls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/purls. Accessed 22 Mar. 2026.
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