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or spiralling
as in winding
to follow a circular or spiral course
a narrow road spiraling up the mountain to the summit
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Recent Examples of spiraling
Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Yves Saint Laurent, Andy Warhol and decorator Jacques Grange — who curated a room in the exhibit — attended an auction of Doucet’s collection in 1972, kickstarting an Art Deco revival that sent prices spiraling.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Those are the conclusions of two recent reports about spiraling utility bills, one looking at the past, the other foretelling the future.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Chicago is either a war zone quickly spiraling out of control, or a peaceful city under siege by an overreaching federal government.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
An 11-year-old Thomas could see the lights, red and blue hues spiraling through the windows.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
What was and is Kevin Federline’s brand is a mystery that’s long sat off to the side of his ex-wife’s spiraling up and out.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
America’s national debt is spiraling higher by the second.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
In Ye Olden Times Scotland, Lovat sits at his supper table, still spiraling about how he was mocked and humiliated at the tynchal.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
Adjective
Foster had wanted the conflict to be embedded in the Jewish grieving process, which is completely foreign to Joanne and leaves her spiraling over Noah’s whereabouts.
—Lacey Rose, HollywoodReporter, 22 Oct. 2025
Yves Saint Laurent, Andy Warhol and decorator Jacques Grange — who curated a room in the exhibit — attended an auction of Doucet’s collection in 1972, kickstarting an Art Deco revival that sent prices spiraling.
—Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 20 Oct. 2025
Those are the conclusions of two recent reports about spiraling utility bills, one looking at the past, the other foretelling the future.
—Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 18 Oct. 2025
Chicago is either a war zone quickly spiraling out of control, or a peaceful city under siege by an overreaching federal government.
—Ben Smith, semafor.com, 17 Oct. 2025
An 11-year-old Thomas could see the lights, red and blue hues spiraling through the windows.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 17 Oct. 2025
What was and is Kevin Federline’s brand is a mystery that’s long sat off to the side of his ex-wife’s spiraling up and out.
—Fran Hoepfner, Vulture, 17 Oct. 2025
America’s national debt is spiraling higher by the second.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 14 Oct. 2025
In Ye Olden Times Scotland, Lovat sits at his supper table, still spiraling about how he was mocked and humiliated at the tynchal.
—Kimberly Roots, TVLine, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiraling
Verb
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Here, sculptures, interactive exhibits, and winding paths encourage exploration at every turn.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Oct. 2025
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Everybody’s ripping on one another, taking the piss out, winding each other up.—
Tracee Ellis Ross,
Glamour,
27 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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While fans may no longer watch those familiar white discs spiral across the field, the memories remain—etched in photos, in inside jokes, and in the hearts of those who once stood shoulder to shoulder, laughing as flour dust filled the West Texas air.—
Jessica Safavimehr,
Southern Living,
24 Oct. 2025
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In Hubble's recent image, NGC 6951 unfurls its graceful spiral arms, covered in red nebulae glowing with hydrogen gas, a key fuel for new stars.—
Kenna Hughes-Castleberry,
Space.com,
20 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Indecisive defending around the edge of the box and an unconvincing header by Maxim De Cuyper led to Matheus Cunha giving United a 24th-minute lead against the run of play with a curving shot.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
26 Oct. 2025
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The ethereal structure comprises 297 stainless steel panels that had to be carefully fitted together and integrated with the curving staircases, whose wood elements evoke a ship’s deck.—
Blane Bachelor,
AFAR Media,
20 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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That same day, the moon will reach its first-quarter phase in Aquarius, reminding us to remain objective amidst the swirling intensity brought on by the sun’s journey through Scorpio.—
Valerie Mesa,
PEOPLE,
22 Oct. 2025
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Cook, stirring and swirling constantly, until the garlic is tender and fragrant, about 7 minutes.—
Kate Bradshaw,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
22 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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Key qualities are the multicolor LED lights and sound machine functions (30 non-looping sounds, by the way).—
Julia Harrison,
Architectural Digest,
18 Sep. 2025
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Following the close pass, 2025 FA22 will continue its 668-day looping path through the inner solar system that takes it well beyond the orbit of Mars.—
Anthony Wood,
Space.com,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Spiraling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spiraling. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.
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