eddying

present participle of eddy

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eddying
Verb
  • Listen to the episode or read on below for more on what Sweeney thought about Cassie’s final monologue, the rumors swirling around about drama within the cast, and the pole dancing scene that didn’t make the final cut.
    Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 9 June 2026
  • But recently, rumors started swirling that there was another bomb to drop.
    Julia Terruso, Time, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • The production generates periodic boisterous fun along the way through brisk staging, galvanizing projections and splashy costuming, plus a few entertaining performances rippling out of the cast in bigger and smaller roles.
    Christopher Smith, Oc Register, 9 June 2026
  • Commissioned by two abolitionists to capture Brown’s likeness before he was hanged, Brackett made a marble bust that turned his face into a sort of cross between Moses and Socrates, with Brown’s iconic beard rippling out of his chin like a white flame.
    Zachary Fine, New Yorker, 8 June 2026
Verb
  • Images would appear one after another, vague ideas bubbling up before vanishing with a pop.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 June 2026
  • The result can be slow drainage, bubbling water, and gurgling sounds coming from sinks and other fixtures.
    Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
Verb
  • Adding a fish pond with koi, a gurgling fountain, or even a wind chime can further play into the sense of sound.
    Rachel Davies, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 2026
  • Roaring Fork Falls, Setrock Creek Falls, and Big Creek Falls are all within easy reach, with short hikes that follow gurgling streams to cool, shaded falls.
    Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Customers were consistently trickling through the doors; the brick shop features large windows and warm earthy colors, tucked just inside the SoHo Lofts Condominiums.
    Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 8 June 2026
  • Along with the players, fans have started trickling into the host cities.
    Ben Church, CNN Money, 8 June 2026
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“Eddying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eddying. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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