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Recent Examples of whelks
Smaller critters — hermit crabs, lightning whelks and snails — skittered along the seafloor.
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Max Chesnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
And for those looking to collect shells, this is the place for rare angel wings, whelks, and sand dollars.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
Serious shellers know to get to the beach early for prime specimens like sand dollars, whelks, and scallops.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Max Chesnes, The Orlando Sentinel, 6 Feb. 2026
And for those looking to collect shells, this is the place for rare angel wings, whelks, and sand dollars.
—Carrie Honaker, Travel + Leisure, 25 Jan. 2026
Serious shellers know to get to the beach early for prime specimens like sand dollars, whelks, and scallops.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whelks
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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
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Spot treatments for pimples are one of the best ways to target breakouts.—
Jessie Quinn,
StyleCaster,
20 Feb. 2026
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The multiple red-light wavelengths help reduce inflammation, calming redness from clusters of pimples.—
Jacqueline Kilikita,
Refinery29,
12 Feb. 2026
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The party was complete with seafood boils, a brass band, and a photo booth.—
Ashlyn Robinette,
PEOPLE,
27 Jan. 2026
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The list of occasions can go on and on, ranging from universal (football and concerts) to local (ice fishing in northern Minnesota and crawfish boils in Baton Rouge).—
Rahul Goyal,
Fortune,
12 Jan. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Whelks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whelks. Accessed 27 Feb. 2026.
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