purling

verb

Definition of purlingnext
present participle of purl
as in eddying

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for purling
  1. bubbling
  2. lapping
  3. washing
  4. splashing
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  • It was seen as a small act of rebellion, giving voice to a feeling that had been bubbling under the surface ever since Jean Claude-Blanc, chief executive of INEOS Sport (below), announced during an all-staff meeting in July that a quarter of the workforce would be made redundant.
    Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
  • The small lobby with its inviting fireplace, or the lush back garden with a bubbling copper fountain and striped umbrellas are the places to enjoy the hotel’s daily breakfast baskets featuring treats from Brentwood bakery Clark Street.
    Booth Moore, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of bubbling
Verb
  • There’s still no real end to the victory-lapping in sight, either.
    Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
  • There’s still no real end to the victory-lapping in sight, either.
    Andrew Unterberger, Billboard, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of lapping
Verb
  • To that end, Grant suggests hand-washing them after every two or three wears.
    Emily Chan, Vogue, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Since denim is prone to color-bleeding, particularly on the first wash, Wang strongly suggests washing a new pair of jeans on their own.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of washing
Verb
  • On sunny days, the reflection of that splashing water can be seen from a long distance.
    Alex Robinson, Outdoor Life, 19 Dec. 2024
  • The man climbed in but slipped on the step, sending the coffee splashing across the seat.
    Greg Borowski, Journal Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of splashing
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purling

purloin

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