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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
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
Claims of conspiracy, defamation and trespassing have swirled.
—Dana Hedgpeth The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026
These ultra-gooey brownies are dense, chocolatey, and swirled with cream cheese for an extra rich and tangy layer.
—Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Verb
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
Claims of conspiracy, defamation and trespassing have swirled.
—Dana Hedgpeth The Washington Post, Arkansas Online, 24 May 2026
These ultra-gooey brownies are dense, chocolatey, and swirled with cream cheese for an extra rich and tangy layer.
—Grace Haynes, Southern Living, 22 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swirled
Adjective
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Viewers see Mary being interrogated by Async employee Phil (Mark Duplass), as well as a twisted version of Mary sitting in silence by herself.—
Emily Blackwood,
PEOPLE,
30 May 2026
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Bell and Gadd didn’t have much time to develop their twisted relationship before they were expected to destroy each other on camera.—
Chris Murphy,
Vanity Fair,
29 May 2026
Verb
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As part of the investigation, the EEOC subpoenaed the university for the names and contacts of employees affiliated with Jewish groups at the university, a move that stirred controversy and raised safety concerns from students and faculty.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
28 May 2026
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His affinity for Aurelio’s Pizza and long-suffering support for the White Sox, Bulls and Bears has since stirred a fresh wave of hometown pride in Chicago.—
Alice Yin,
Chicago Tribune,
28 May 2026
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His voice fell across a silent rink as Lemieux and Bourne twirled in the spotlight.—
Dan Robson,
New York Times,
29 May 2026
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Trojan’s starting pitcher Zach Ryan twirled a gem against the Indians allowing two unearned runs on five hits in six complete innings, but Ryan began to tire and walked Bodie Davis and Cole Koeninger to start the bottom of the seventh.—
Darren Lauber,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 May 2026
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Silencing Highlanders hitters Carson junior Isabella Campos effectively spun her curve ball and kept Granada Hills off balance.—
Ethan Hanson,
Daily News,
30 May 2026
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The Barcelona moviehouse had been decorated for the occasion; the cryptic Scottish duo’s hexagonal logo was projected on the walls and spun on circular screens set into the ceiling.—
Philip Sherburne,
Pitchfork,
29 May 2026
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In April, the Grammy winner turned 75 and posted photos on Instagram from a birthday bash showing him surrounded by friends and family.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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Eco effort Bottled water comes from a well on site, food waste is turned into compost for the garden and the hotel works with local producers to reduce food miles as much as possible.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 June 2026
Adjective
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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
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Sometimes the drum gets damaged, or the tub becomes warped and must be replaced.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
31 May 2026
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Rice swung at the first pitch from left-hander Noah Cameron, a four-seam fastball, to hit a triple that took an awkward bounce off the left field wall and scattered away from Royals left fielder Isaac Collins past the foul line.—
PJ Green,
Kansas City Star,
28 May 2026
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The company has also swung its strategy widely, from an embrace of low-carbon business lines to a hard pivot back to oil and gas.—
Tim McDonnell,
semafor.com,
28 May 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
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“Swirled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swirled. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.
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