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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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Don’t be tempted to take an earlier exit, even though signs along I-10 will boast the finest boils in the state.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
14 Mar. 2026
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But it's very commonly associated with like seafood boils.—
Emily Elias,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
4 Mar. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Whelks.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whelks. Accessed 20 Mar. 2026.
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