as in vortex
water moving rapidly in a circle with a hollow in the center
in The Odyssey, Ulysses is trapped between the six-headed monster Scylla and Charybdis, a deadly whirlpool that threatens to suck in his ship
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Recent Examples of whirlpool
The design emphasizes seamless flow between levels, with floor-to-ceiling windows and marble primary bathrooms with whirlpool tubs.
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Alexis Benveniste, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
Built in 1886, the stately house features beautiful decor, ornamental fireplaces and multiple luxury suites with comfortable beds, whirlpool tubs, and some rooms have outdoor balconies overlooking Louisville's Central Park.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
At the top of the line are the Pinnacle Suites, which measure approximately 1,150 square feet, with a king-size bed, living room, dining room, dressing room, balcony with whirlpool, and a guest powder room.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2025
TikToks showed torrents gushing into subway cars and whirlpools forming in the street.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 15 July 2025
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Alexis Benveniste, Robb Report, 16 July 2025
Built in 1886, the stately house features beautiful decor, ornamental fireplaces and multiple luxury suites with comfortable beds, whirlpool tubs, and some rooms have outdoor balconies overlooking Louisville's Central Park.
—Kirby Adams, The Courier-Journal, 2 July 2025
At the top of the line are the Pinnacle Suites, which measure approximately 1,150 square feet, with a king-size bed, living room, dining room, dressing room, balcony with whirlpool, and a guest powder room.
—Susan B. Barnes, Travel + Leisure, 1 July 2025
TikToks showed torrents gushing into subway cars and whirlpools forming in the street.
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 15 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whirlpool
vortex
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Felix is drawn deeper and deeper into the vortex of his darkest desires and is forced to confront his subconscious longings, before discovering that there is only one true wish for him.—
Zac Ntim,
Deadline,
14 Aug. 2025
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In 2023, a storm chase group was trapped inside of their Toyota Camry in the vortex of a killer tornado.—
Jim Clash,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Whirlpool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whirlpool. Accessed 19 Aug. 2025.
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