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Recent Examples of eddy
Aatish Taseer, New York Times, 9 Nov. 2023
As a result, other stray digital ephemera are sucked into this eddying body—fashion photos of NBA baller Chris Paul, a random clip of someone’s dad—all of them in conversation with one another.
—Jason Parham, Wired, 14 Feb. 2020
Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
Rainbow sprinkles coat the outside of a large vanilla cake, with eddies of rainbow icing, coated in edible glitter, lining the top.
—Sophie Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Noun
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
As a result, other stray digital ephemera are sucked into this eddying body—fashion photos of NBA baller Chris Paul, a random clip of someone’s dad—all of them in conversation with one another.
—Jason Parham, Wired, 14 Feb. 2020
Verb
After divorcing his ex-husband several years ago, the eddies of his relational whirlwinds have slowed, and the currents of his music career have gathered pace.
—Jonathan Horwitz, Oc Register, 20 June 2025
Rainbow sprinkles coat the outside of a large vanilla cake, with eddies of rainbow icing, coated in edible glitter, lining the top.
—Sophie Levenson, Chicago Tribune, 17 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eddy
Noun
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Beyond rates, the broader macro backdrop is a swirl of contradictions.—
John Walkup,
Forbes.com,
9 Sep. 2025
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Shot against the stunning backdrops of New Zealand, the campaign shows how even the smallest moments of a morning ritual — from the hiss of steam to the first swirl of crema — can embody calm and indulgence.—
Moná Thomas,
PEOPLE,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Ambulances rushed to drag the wounded away, while panic rippled through the crowd.—
Sonal Nain,
MSNBC Newsweek,
12 Sep. 2025
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Wooden slats hang from the ceiling, rippling across like water.—
Jenna Thompson,
Kansas City Star,
12 Sep. 2025
Noun
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McMillan’s highlight reel catch-and-run play helped salvage the third series of the game.—
Mike Kaye,
Charlotte Observer,
15 Sep. 2025
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Post with purpose, scroll with awareness, and never confuse someone else’s highlight reel with your path.—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
15 Sep. 2025
Verb
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With just 24 hours to decide the fate of the house, old resentments bubble up, secrets are exposed and shifting alliances test whatever bonds remain.—
Scott Roxborough,
HollywoodReporter,
10 Sep. 2025
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The milks will initially bubble.—
Caron Golden,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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From vibrant vases to bold candle holders, this playful line brings a joyful spin to festive gatherings.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Sep. 2025
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But this new spin on The Office, which only takes the original’s unseen documentary crew and one actor (Oscar Nuñez), brings with it a new kind of a pressure for the writer-director.—
Mikey O'Connell,
HollywoodReporter,
9 Sep. 2025
Noun
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That game started a late-season spiral that ended with the firing of defensive coordinator Jimmy Lake, who was replaced by Jeff Ulbrich.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
15 Sep. 2025
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Spread chicken mixture on a slice of zucchini and roll into a tight spiral.—
Bethany Thayer,
Freep.com,
14 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Concerns about on-campus violence trickled down to younger classrooms too.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
11 Sep. 2025
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Jim also believes that, unlike last year, Fed rate cuts this time will trickle down to mortgage rates, which would boost housing.—
Natasha Abellard,
CNBC,
11 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The second reason is that these aura battler designs were very complex and full of curves as well as weird angles.—
Ollie Barder,
Forbes.com,
12 Sep. 2025
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Great for side sleepers, this cervical pillow has a shape that is inspired by the natural curve of the neck and spine for optimal support.—
Stephanie Osmanski,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Sep. 2025
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“Eddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eddy. Accessed 16 Sep. 2025.
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