quilling

verb

present participle of quill
as in perforating

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilling
  1. punching
  2. poking
  3. thrusting
Verb
  • Halty embraces the way Senda Athletics is punching above its weight as a sportswear brand in a tournament full of global brands and stars.
    — Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 2 July 2026
  • An impromptu blind date with a handsome rapist ends with Esther punching him square in the nose, his blood gushing through her fingers.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026
Definition of punching
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  • Social media video showed snakes poking their heads above the muddy water inundating the village.
    — Sylvie Zhuang, CNN Money, 7 July 2026
  • Randomly poking at the menu can reveal some interesting finds.
    — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 7 July 2026
Definition of poking
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  • Her existential crisis is cut short when Sherlock Holmes is kidnapped, thrusting Enola into a new mystery set in Malta.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • The incident sparked a media frenzy, thrusting Lorena and John into the spotlight as their respective trials became front-page news.
    — Kelsey Lentz, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026
Definition of thrusting
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“Quilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quilling. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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