quilling

Definition of quillingnext
present participle of quill
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quilling
Verb
  • And the hot honey sauce added just enough sweetness to balance the flavors, without the heat punching you in the face right away.
    Evan Moore May 13, Charlotte Observer, 13 May 2026
  • The month prior, an adult man was charged after allegedly punching a police officer at the city's annual Light Up Night, and police issued a dispersal order when teens began to get rowdy.
    Finch Walker, USA Today, 12 May 2026
Verb
  • The post quickly drew a wave of reactions online, with some users poking fun at both the situation and Jones’ outfit.
    Stepheny Price, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
  • Here, Ibrahima Konate has the simple task of poking the ball through United’s midfield, Wirtz swaps passes with Szoboszlai, and then has a decent attempt at goal.
    Michael Cox, New York Times, 4 May 2026
Verb
  • Zohran Mamdani’s anti-business, anti-wealth crusade is thrusting the city into a death spiral — fewer businesses and residents mean higher taxes, since local leaders won’t cut spending, driving even more to leave.
    Liz Peek, Washington Post, 4 May 2026
  • The Orlando teammates shared a quick high-five before thrusting the air awfully close to one another.
    Mark Harris OutKick, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
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“Quilling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quilling. Accessed 14 May. 2026.

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