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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
Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Nutella Ice Cream Hazelnut ice cream is swirled with chocolate-hazelnut spread and layered in the pint between three hard Nutella shells.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
In the aftermath of the Masterson endorsement, rumors swirled that Trump might award Colyer a post in his administration to soften the blow.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Misinformation has also swirled on social media.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Wedding rumors swirled around her relationship with Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
For months, speculation swirled that Nancy’s disappearance was connected to her daughter, Savannah Guthrie, an Emmy-winning journalist and Today co-anchor.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 28 May 2026
Questions swirled about his effort, his attitude and lack of fitness.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 27 May 2026
But questions about his future in Boston have swirled since the Celtics blew a 3-1 series lead en route to their first opening-round playoff exit since 2021.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
Verb
The series really grapples with the media invasion that swirled around them.
—Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2026
Nutella Ice Cream Hazelnut ice cream is swirled with chocolate-hazelnut spread and layered in the pint between three hard Nutella shells.
—Sonal Dutt, PEOPLE, 3 June 2026
In the aftermath of the Masterson endorsement, rumors swirled that Trump might award Colyer a post in his administration to soften the blow.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 1 June 2026
Misinformation has also swirled on social media.
—Matthew Ablon, CBS News, 1 June 2026
Wedding rumors swirled around her relationship with Babyshambles frontman Pete Doherty.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 28 May 2026
For months, speculation swirled that Nancy’s disappearance was connected to her daughter, Savannah Guthrie, an Emmy-winning journalist and Today co-anchor.
—Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 28 May 2026
Questions swirled about his effort, his attitude and lack of fitness.
—Tim Rohan, NBC news, 27 May 2026
But questions about his future in Boston have swirled since the Celtics blew a 3-1 series lead en route to their first opening-round playoff exit since 2021.
—Zack Cox, Boston Herald, 26 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swirled
Adjective
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Supposedly the poem was inspired by a peyote-vision where the edifice of San Francisco’s Sir Francis Drake Hotel was transformed into a hideous, twisted, demonic visage, which inspired the beating heart of Howl’s second section.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 June 2026
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Imagine that an esteemed journalist published a book profiling a real-life vampire, and then that vampire’s twisted soulmate—also a vampire—started a rock band.—
Judy Berman,
Time,
2 June 2026
Verb
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But as El País reports, the basilica’s construction, which began 144 years ago, is famously unfinished, and for years controversy has stirred over an unrealized aspect of the design.—
Devorah Lauter,
ARTnews.com,
10 June 2026
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The flames were visible to anyone driving or walking down Columbus Drive, and the sight in the public park stirred emotions and shocked many.—
Adam Harrington,
CBS News,
10 June 2026
Verb
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Players twirled napkins over their heads.—
Paul Tenorio,
New York Times,
2 June 2026
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Posing against the backdrop of the ocean, Klum twirled around and lounged on a log in the sand, showing off different angles of the plunging string bikini design.—
Lara Walsh,
InStyle,
31 May 2026
Adjective
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So, the team factored in things like uneven rails, warped tables, inconsistent rebounds, power supply dips, and camera latency.—
Christopher McFadden,
Interesting Engineering,
7 June 2026
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There’s a kind of warped ecosystem in the other world—some elements can be traced back to Parsons’ Backrooms content on YouTube and the digital folklore that preceded it, but the monster is a new, intriguing creation.—
Dani Di Placido,
Forbes.com,
31 May 2026
Verb
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Each time, brown leaves that had drifted from distant trees quivered and spun on the surface.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
11 June 2026
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After having put Brazil ahead minutes earlier, Richarlison popped a cross from Vinícius Júnior into the air, spun, and struck a spectacular acrobatic volley past Serbia’s helpless goalkeeper.—
Gitanjali Roy,
Encyclopedia Britannica,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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However, as Bitcoin and crypto have become more firmly embedded in the financial sector, Goldman has become more entwined with crypto.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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From unspoken racial dynamics, like Sid rejecting Tia in favor of her white friends, to the economic worries that become entwined with her self-image, Sid’s precarious new social position rests on a knife’s edge.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The confessions of a paperboy turned journalist.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
9 June 2026
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What was supposed to be 30 minutes of catching up turned into two hours of orange-and-blue gushing.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
9 June 2026
Adjective
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This level of consistent feedback reflects Firmoo’s ability to deliver a reliable and well-rounded eyewear experience, positioning it as a trusted and competitive option for anyone looking to buy prescription glasses online.—
Footwear News,
Footwear News,
12 June 2026
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The rounded gold rotor is completed in a stunning guilloché pattern by master watchmaker, Kari Voutilainen.—
Paige Reddinger,
Robb Report,
12 June 2026
Cite this Entry
“Swirled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swirled. Accessed 14 Jun. 2026.
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