screwlike

as in spiral
turning around an axis like the thread of a screw performed a screwlike dive into the pool

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Adjective
  • Each episode centers around a new ‘book of the week,’ ranging from science fiction epics and romantasy sensations, to literary classics and underground cult favorites, before the conversations spiral far beyond the page.
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 9 June 2026
  • The dress was crafted with thick, halter-style straps and three spiral rosette appliqués.
    Julia Teti, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Adjective
  • Navigating the loss of a friend can be a long and winding journey.
    Maira Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2026
  • End your drive at Mount Lemmon Ski Area, the southernmost ski resort in the U.S. Just northeast of Tucson, Arizona, the two-lane asphalt of the Sky Island Scenic Byway (also known as the Catalina Highway) carves a winding path up into the rugged Santa Catalina Mountains.
    Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
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“Screwlike.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/screwlike. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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