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Recent Examples of swirl
Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
While rumors of a bubble swirl in the broader tech ecosystem, Angelides, who also works as a venture partner for Samos Investments, doesn’t envision a future where investors flock to emerging markets for AI deals and create a boom and bust.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
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Verb
The nebula's haunting outline t is carved from swirling clouds of gas and dust inside a vast stellar nursery.
—Anthony Wood, Space.com, 31 Oct. 2025
If conditions are right, the clusters swirl into a storm known as a tropical wave or tropical depression.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 31 Oct. 2025
Noun
In the photo, the twins could be seen enjoying vanilla and chocolate swirl ice cream cones at a carnival.
—Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
While rumors of a bubble swirl in the broader tech ecosystem, Angelides, who also works as a venture partner for Samos Investments, doesn’t envision a future where investors flock to emerging markets for AI deals and create a boom and bust.
—Tasmin Lockwood, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swirl
Verb
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Whether it’s shaken, stirred, dirty, or dry, the martini remains one of the world’s most iconic and timeless drinks.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Nov. 2025
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But then, at some point, the gold letters will, in each Blue Jay, stir memories of the end.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Yuileta Lopez, a teen growing up in Texas, decides to turn her anger and outrage into activism.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The surge in demand is already driving up energy prices and fueling political backlash as sprawling data centers turn into election-season flashpoints in the communities where they are being constructed.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Attention to details like soap dispensers, toilet paper rolls, and tissue supplies were key.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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The whole album is full of sweaty men driving around alone at night, praying for some rock & roll salvation on the radio.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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What to expect Foo Bar will have a full-service bar featuring a rotating selection of local beers, plus and assortment of wines and cocktails, according to its website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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For a gastronomic gem, Riverhorse on Main features a rotating menu that often showcases fresh fish dishes and inventive takes on wild game, accompanied by live music.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
Noun
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The Shenzhou-20 astronauts – mission commander Chen Dong, fighter pilot Chen Zhongrui and engineer Wang Jie – arrived at Tiangong in April for a six-month rotation.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sweeney’s boots continued a string of luxe silhouettes in the actress’ shoe rotation.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Under intense pressure from all angles, Gonzalez spun with the ball, taking out three men, and found Doku.—
Jordan Campbell,
New York Times,
3 Nov. 2025
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On nights when Nova’s feeling sleepy, Poppy happily entertains herself with her mountain of toys — or by spinning in happy circles to reclaim that elusive tail.—
Evan Moore
November 3,
Charlotte Observer,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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With its welcoming yet offbeat eddies of piano, acoustic guitar, woodwinds, and horns, Heavy Metal was a far cry from Geese’s livewire rock.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
26 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, in two of the four cases with moderate bubble size and density, the turbulence in the flow closely followed Kolmogorov’s predictions at small scales for eddies smaller than the size of the bubbles.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
18 Aug. 2025
Verb
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The loudest section left belonged to a group of shirtless men twirling their shirts overhead as Colorado trailed 52-14.—
Ira Gorawara,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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After spinning, flipping and twirling their hearts out, the pair received a score of 34 from the judges.—
Hannah Dailey,
Billboard,
29 Oct. 2025
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“Swirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swirl. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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