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or spiralled
as in winded
to follow a circular or spiral course
a narrow road spiraling up the mountain to the summit
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Recent Examples of spiraled
In 2020, like many Americans during the pandemic, he was laid off from his job as a TMJ fabricator at Zimmer-Biomet and his economic situation spiraled.
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Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
And what was meant to be a lighthearted karaoke moment at a team hotel quickly spiraled into a viral controversy, not for the reasons Rea might’ve hoped.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Only five games into Belichick’s first season, UNC football has spiraled from nationally relevant to national punchline.
—The Athletic Colleges Staff, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
For Kayla, what began as a small favor has spiraled into a conflict that questions both friendship and personal boundaries.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The game spiraled from there as the referees tried to get things under control.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The film, in theaters October 10 and streaming October 17, examines how a seemingly minor neighborhood dispute in Florida spiraled into deadly violence, with police bodycam footage and interviews exploring the broader impact of Stand Your Ground laws.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
But the row quickly spiraled, according to deputies.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Bolton argued the the war has spiraled in a negative way since the president’s meeting with Putin in Alaska.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025
Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 12 Oct. 2025
And what was meant to be a lighthearted karaoke moment at a team hotel quickly spiraled into a viral controversy, not for the reasons Rea might’ve hoped.
—Devlina Sarkar, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Oct. 2025
Only five games into Belichick’s first season, UNC football has spiraled from nationally relevant to national punchline.
—The Athletic Colleges Staff, New York Times, 10 Oct. 2025
For Kayla, what began as a small favor has spiraled into a conflict that questions both friendship and personal boundaries.
—Ashley Vega, PEOPLE, 8 Oct. 2025
The game spiraled from there as the referees tried to get things under control.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
The film, in theaters October 10 and streaming October 17, examines how a seemingly minor neighborhood dispute in Florida spiraled into deadly violence, with police bodycam footage and interviews exploring the broader impact of Stand Your Ground laws.
—Matt Donnelly, Variety, 3 Oct. 2025
But the row quickly spiraled, according to deputies.
—Darrell Smith, Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2025
Bolton argued the the war has spiraled in a negative way since the president’s meeting with Putin in Alaska.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 23 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spiraled
Verb
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When the light of distant objects passes near another large cosmic object, it is curved and magnified.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Oct. 2025
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The seat backs are slightly curved for comfortable lounging, while the black aluminum frame adds a sleek and modern feel to the design.—
Audrey Lee,
Architectural Digest,
8 Oct. 2025
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Additional fighting between troops and militants apparently broke out in a second area in Pakistan’s Orakzai district to the north, where Islamabad said six Pakistani paramilitary soldiers were killed and two security officials were wounded.—
Caitlin McFall,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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The mayor's appearance came a day after a shooting near the CityBird restaurant on Fountain Square that wounded two people, prompting discussions about ongoing violence in Cincinnati's urban core.—
Grace Tucker,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
15 Oct. 2025
Verb
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An underwatered monstera may have wilted, curled, yellowing, or browning leaves.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
12 Oct. 2025
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Chris Richards had a chance saved off the post, Balogun curled one just off target, while an Aidan Morris shot unfortunately deflected off Tim Weah.—
Henry Bushnell,
New York Times,
11 Oct. 2025
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Anyway, because of the *slightly* complex situation with the aneurysm (nothing bad, just not typical), it wasn’t coiled that weekend.—
Ashley Hume,
FOXNews.com,
15 Oct. 2025
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Photos from the organization show the python safely coiled on a white towel after it had been brought in.—
Jillian Frankel,
PEOPLE,
1 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Sparked by outside hitter Norah Schweitzer, Westford Academy swept Dual County League opponent Concord-Carlisle, 3-0.—
Kristina Banahan,
Boston Herald,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Dodgers, swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in the regular season series, are poised to reverse that with one more swipe of the broom on Friday night.—
Jim Alexander,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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With one out in the second, Caleb Durbin sent a drive into left field that Kiké Hernandez turned into a triple when his diving attempt came up short.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Kings’ deal with Murray is a fair compromise between a new front office that didn’t draft Murray and a still-rising wing who just turned 25.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
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