purl

verb

Definition of purlnext
as in to swirl

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purl
  1. swirl
  2. ripple
  3. bubble
  4. eddy
  5. gurgle
  6. dribble
  7. lap
  8. wash
Verb
  • But with the other top 20 or more Hezbollah chiefs and commanders killed in recent weeks, rumors swirled that Mr. Qassem had sought sanctuary in Iran.
    Scott Peterson, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Hurricane season still swirling:Rafael could threaten US later this week Patty no longer a tropical cyclone The hurricane center said Monday that Patty is no longer a tropical storm or cyclone in the far eastern Atlantic Ocean.
    Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of swirl
Verb
  • The benefits of greening Denver’s schoolyards have rippled outward Landscape architect Lois Brink began thinking more about the impact of playgrounds after seeing the bleak yard at her children’s school.
    Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Nov. 2024
  • The shockwaves from that decision could ripple through the contentious House race.
    Filip Timotija, The Hill, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of ripple
Verb
  • Scrubbing Bubbles: While it's intended as a bathroom cleaner, Scrubbing Bubbles has proven to be an effective way to clean fireplace brick, as its bubbling cleaning properties pull the grime off the brick.
    Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024
  • Whenever speculation about Sassaman bubbles periodically to the surface, the spotlight is thrown on his widow, software developer Meredith Patterson, who believes the theory is unfounded.
    Joel Khalili, WIRED, 22 Oct. 2024
Definition of bubble
Verb
  • The crowd eddied, some with batons dancing concentrically around the wheel of fire, others collecting around two young men in white.
    Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
  • Soccer has a habit of undervaluing these sorts of cultural shifts, and as a result misunderstanding the currents that eddy and swirl around it, invisibly and inexorably shaping its reality.
    Rory Smith, New York Times, 23 June 2023
Definition of eddy
Verb
  • The beat itself is a textbook take on dance-pop, little more than a gurgling bass and a thumping drum — a track that can get into the club but will never be a highlight of the night.
    Justin Curto, Vulture, 20 Sep. 2024
  • Gurgling Cod Pitcher Practical, whimsical and historic all in one, the gurgling cod pitcher has to top the list for unusual souvenirs.
    Kim Foley MacKinnon, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of gurgle
Verb
  • On the first possession after Christie checked in midway through the first quarter, Russell dribbled with his left toward Christie in the corner.
    Dan Woike, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024
  • With just over two minutes left in the fourth quarter of Wednesday’s game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Bronny dribbled toward the baseline, then backed out, steadied himself, and knocked down a smooth jumpshot.
    Ken Makin, The Christian Science Monitor, 31 Oct. 2024
Definition of dribble
Verb
  • Since its inception in 1970, when only 127 participants lapped around Central Park, the NYC Marathon has become a massive celebration of endurance and spirit, with over 53,000 participants finishing in 2019 alone.
    Cassell Ferere, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Testers mainly spent their time lapping the Crystal Express High-Speed Quad, which tops out at the summit of Diamond Peak (8,540 feet) and provides access to a variety of test-worthy terrain.
    Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of lap
Verb
  • The company plans to invest in expanding its production capacity, including the development of a new egg washing and packing facility in Seymour, Indiana.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Migrants without work authorization huddled in Home Depot parking lots and stood at intersections washing windshields for tips.
    Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of wash
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