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adjective

as in twisted

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verb

past tense of swirl
1
as in stirred
to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly kept swirling her lemonade until the ice had melted and it was completely watered down

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2
as in twirled
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis swirled her skirts as she danced the tango

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Recent Examples of swirled
Verb
But up to this point, DIIV have endured—thrived, even—because of their refusal to capitulate to the industry winds that swirled around them. — Larry Fitzmaurice, Pitchfork, 30 Oct. 2026 In the lead-up to Kushner’s arrival last summer, speculation about his agenda swirled in Paris. — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2026 Rumors have swirled about a new album from collaborators who quickly backpedaled on their statements. — Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 25 Oct. 2026 Chatter swirled earlier in the week over the rumor that Jay-Z will recommend himself as the headlining performer for the Super Bowl LXI Halftime Show next year, which also takes place at SoFi Stadium. — Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 24 Oct. 2026 Rumors have swirled around the actress regarding the Marvel movie since her name popped up on the British Stunt Register a couple of weeks ago. — Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 23 Oct. 2026 Questions about the project have swirled for several weeks since an extended timeline was first revealed to an Atlanta News First reporter by a contractor working on the project. — Sara Gregory, AJC.com, 23 Oct. 2026 Rumors of a tie-up, however, have swirled for months, even before SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO in June. — Amanda Gerut, Fortune, 20 Oct. 2026 Speculation has swirled in recent weeks over whether Saudi Arabia would go forward with the event, given high-profile attacks on the Riyadh airport. — Liz Hoffman, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swirled
  1. twisted
  2. stirred
  3. twirled
  4. warped
  5. spun
  6. entwined
  7. turned
  8. rounded
Adjective
  • Whether the presentment was fair or not is a legitimate subject for dispute, along with the appeals court’s twisted excuse that the $10 million wasn’t public money to begin with.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Oct. 2026
  • What remained was wreckage — twisted metal, pieces of the balloon — and the smell of something burned.
    — Théoden Janes, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of twisted
Verb
  • The dip can also be mixed with tuna or chicken, used as a burger topping or stirred into egg yolks for a quick egg salad.
    — Beret Leone, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026
  • The combination of slow growth, high inflation, profligate spending, and soaring debt has stirred a revolt in financial markets.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of stirred
Verb
  • Wellsley Farms Maple Pecan Danish A delightfully sweet breakfast treat or a post-dinner dessert, these maple pecan danishes are flaky pastries twirled with maple and pecans.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2026
  • The Bombers took care of the BoSox in last year’s Wild Card when Cam Schlittler twirled eight scoreless innings and struck out 12 against his hometown team in a do-or-die Game 3, his postseason debut.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of twirled
Adjective
  • This is DeFalco’s debut feature after making several skits about weirdos with warped goals.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 Oct. 2026
  • Its warped vocal harmonies are ripe and sour, including guest appearances from the band’s friends, and off-kilter squiggles on steel guitar deviate from their usual pattern.
    — Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 21 Oct. 2026
Definition of warped
Verb
  • The cotton will be spun, woven and finished for denim programs for some of the largest fashion brands and retailers in the world.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 23 Oct. 2026
  • In addition to the fashion show, attendees can do a F1 driving simulator, try a new color at the Tom Ford lip bar, and enjoy music spun by DJ Simone.
    — Libby Smith, CBS News, 22 Oct. 2026
Definition of spun
Adjective
  • From John Madden, who directed the seven-time Oscar winner Shakespeare in Love, the pic stars Laura Linney and Rhys Ifans as strangers whose lives become entwined when both are diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
    — Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Kiton A far cry from its prep-school cousins, Kiton’s take on the traditional cable knit blows up the proportions with more loosely entwined cords, making a statement with negative space—and a gutsy chartreuse color.
    — Jon Roth, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of entwined
Verb
  • Now an adult, Jake’s life is about to get turned upside down when the appearance of his childhood wishes clashes with his practical life.
    — Rachel LaBonte, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Across Games 4, 5 and 6, Reese shot 9-for-38 from the floor (24%) and turned the ball over 15 times.
    — Dan Zaksheske OutKick, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of turned
Adjective
  • Where the Fitbit Charge 6’s display felt boxy, the Edge is fully rounded, giving it a softer vibe.
    — Victoria Song, The Verge, 26 Oct. 2026
  • With a softly rounded outline and romantic facets, the cut evokes the era of craftsmanship that determined a diamond’s brilliance.
    — Fairchild Studio, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of rounded

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“Swirled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swirled. Accessed 2 Nov. 2026.

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