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Recent Examples of whelk
Shellers love the place (hence the name) for the abundance of unique finds, from sand dollars to lightning whelks, fighting conchs, scallops, and olive shells.
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Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025
Accessible by ferry from Port Aransas, which sits just across the shipping channel, this 21-mile-long island offers nothing more than pristine Gulf Coast wilderness, and keen-eyed travelers often stumble upon sand dollars, lightning whelks, angel wings, and conchs.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
Gastropods are a class of mollusks that include snails, slugs and whelks.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
On board the 30-foot Salford sailing whelk yacht, there’s silence except for the creak of ropes and gurgle of our wake.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
However, visitors will find moon snails, conch shells, pen shells, periwinkles, whelks, and olive shells, all indigenous to the area.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024
The menu is full of seaside favorites, including generous platters and seafood towers overflowing with langoustines, whelks, prawns, oysters, and lobsters.
—Jade Simon, Vogue, 21 June 2024
Skye Sherman, Southern Living, 1 Aug. 2025
Accessible by ferry from Port Aransas, which sits just across the shipping channel, this 21-mile-long island offers nothing more than pristine Gulf Coast wilderness, and keen-eyed travelers often stumble upon sand dollars, lightning whelks, angel wings, and conchs.
—Nicholas Derenzo, AFAR Media, 6 Jan. 2025
Gastropods are a class of mollusks that include snails, slugs and whelks.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2025
On board the 30-foot Salford sailing whelk yacht, there’s silence except for the creak of ropes and gurgle of our wake.
—Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 Sep. 2024
However, visitors will find moon snails, conch shells, pen shells, periwinkles, whelks, and olive shells, all indigenous to the area.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 11 Aug. 2024
The menu is full of seaside favorites, including generous platters and seafood towers overflowing with langoustines, whelks, prawns, oysters, and lobsters.
—Jade Simon, Vogue, 21 June 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whelk
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The thick, cushioned sole keeps my feet cozy and blister-free, while the breathable fabric wicks moisture to prevent overheating on sunny hikes.—
Ariana Dickson,
Travel + Leisure,
6 Nov. 2025
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Most patients have mild symptoms for seven to 10 days, which can include fever, sore throat, painful mouth sores that blister and a rash on the hands and feet, the CDC said.—
Mary Kekatos,
ABC News,
22 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The jambalaya butter sauce is such a great combo with the shrimp boil—honestly, the butter alone is incredible—and the whole dish is much easier to execute in the oven without having to create a big boil pot.—
Amanda Stanfield,
Southern Living,
8 Nov. 2025
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Community officials have issued a precautionary boil water notice after a water main break led to a loss of pressure, posing a risk of contamination to the public water supply.—
Anna Skinner,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 Sep. 2025
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Research suggests that pimple patches aren't effective on cystic acne, pustules, or blackheads.—
Cristina Mutchler,
Verywell Health,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Skin discoloration happens to the best of us, even those who religiously apply and reapply sunscreen every day or refuse to pick at pimples for fear of scarring.—
Katie Decker-Jacoby,
StyleCaster,
29 Oct. 2025
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Adult acne is characterized by red, angry pimples that typically occur along the lower third of the face around the jawline.—
Ariana Yaptangco,
Glamour,
17 Oct. 2025
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Today, bullet holes from the invasion still pock building facades and lampposts.—
Whitney Eulich,
Christian Science Monitor,
30 May 2025
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Bennet will be pock marking the middle of his term with a grueling primary against Attorney General Phil Weiser in June 2026 and then what could prove to be a challenging general election that November.—
The Denver Post Editorial Board,
Denver Post,
14 Apr. 2025
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In fact, one of the most common triggers of rosacea, which is characterized by flushing, swelling, spider veins, papules, and pustules, is exposure to sunlight.—
Sherri Gordon,
Health,
15 Sep. 2025
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Typically appears as a cluster of small red bumps or papules and can be itchy.—
Leslie Baumann,
Miami Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Whelk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whelk. Accessed 14 Nov. 2025.
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