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noun

Definition of eddynext
as in swirl
a circular movement of air or water The boat was caught in a powerful eddy.

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verb

as in to swirl

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Recent Examples of eddy
Noun
Curved roof eaves meanwhile prevent eddies — swirling pockets of air — from producing more localized snow drifts. — Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 25 May 2026 Runs and eddies alternate with deep, brimming pools shaded by leafy trees. — Ted Janes, Outdoor Life, 21 May 2026
Verb
Spiders are also keen observers of the forest’s breath, barely perceptible air currents eddying through the trees, and place their webs strategically to intercept these drafts — and the insects that use them to boost their transit through the woods. — Rick Borchelt, Baltimore Sun, 11 Nov. 2024 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 See All Example Sentences for eddy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for eddy
  1. swirl
  2. ripple
  3. reel
  4. bubble
  5. spin
  6. purl
  7. spiral
  8. trickle
Noun
  • Dessert is a simple but satisfying vanilla or chocolate soft serve (or a swirl).
    — Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
  • But before the swirl of attention, there was a frantic search for a teen known in the community as an outgoing, charming athlete with infectiously positive energy who loved making people smile.
    — Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026
Definition of swirl
Verb
  • The effects of weather disruptions ripple through regional supply chains, affecting everything from aviation and manufacturing to insurance and public health.
    — Karryl Kim Sagun Trajano, Fortune, 2 Aug. 2026
  • One analysis projects the coming wave could mint more than 16,000 new millionaires and roughly 20 billionaires—a wealth-creation event already beginning to ripple through the world’s most rarefied property markets.
    — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
Definition of ripple
Noun
  • Wide receivers Christian Watson and Matthew Golden delivered highlight-reel catches, while cornerback Benjamin St-Juste made a crucial interception.
    — Rob Reischel, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • The BookTok community quickly honed in on Iacono for the role of Liz’s neighbor Wes Bennett, creating reels of the dream casting before the adaptation was announced.
    — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 July 2026
Definition of reel
Verb
  • The broiling temperatures released toxic gases and hazardous liquid waste that bubbled up to the surface.
    — Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026
  • After a late night meal at an Indian restaurant followed by a nightcap at the crew's favorite Italian restaurant, a season's worth of suspicions comes bubbling up for Tony in the form of a violent episode of food poisoning.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of bubble
Noun
  • The mill has also added new indigo colors including browns and grays that wash down to show blue tones, as well as coated indigo denim that puts a different spin on the color.
    — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Not all break free of the eternal wheel of samsara, and each is caught in its dizzying spin at times.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of spin
Verb
  • The two halves of the hook move independently, enabling the device to knit or purl depending on which part picks up the first loop.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
  • There was no ocean, no sea in this part of Україна, only a purling river.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 12 May 2025
Definition of purl
Noun
  • Even though inflation has risen this year, higher energy costs account for most of the rise, and there is little sign of a generalized price spiral.
    — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Stepping away from the app for a week or two, or just not checking first thing in the morning, can break the spiral.
    — Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of spiral
Verb
  • Phoebe Bridgers’ new album, Lost Weekend, is almost here, and the reviews are trickling in.
    — Angie Martoccio, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2026
  • He was immediately overcome with emotion and tears began to trickle down his cut face.
    — Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of trickle

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