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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
Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 May 2026
The Paloma Sherbet is grapefruit and reposado tequila swirled with chili lime curd.
—Ella Gonzales
may 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Britain’s markets have appeared shaky as rumors of a contest have swirled, which may give those who favor a more radical approach pause for thought.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 14 May 2026
After the murders, speculation swirled that someone else came to the property and killed Maggie and Paul at the kennels.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
As speculation swirled for months that an ICC warrant was on the way, Dela Rosa had not appeared in public.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Questions about the singer’s connection to Hernandez’s grisly end have swirled since last summer, ever since her badly decomposed and dismembered body was found in the trunk of a Tesla linked to Burke.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
After the batter is poured into a baking pan, the cream cheese mixture is swirled in.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Merger speculation has swirled around both.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Verb
Chocolate and sweet potato batters are swirled together to make this moist, tender spice cake.
—Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 May 2026
The Paloma Sherbet is grapefruit and reposado tequila swirled with chili lime curd.
—Ella Gonzales
may 15, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 May 2026
Britain’s markets have appeared shaky as rumors of a contest have swirled, which may give those who favor a more radical approach pause for thought.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 14 May 2026
After the murders, speculation swirled that someone else came to the property and killed Maggie and Paul at the kennels.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
As speculation swirled for months that an ICC warrant was on the way, Dela Rosa had not appeared in public.
—Kathleen Magramo, CNN Money, 13 May 2026
Questions about the singer’s connection to Hernandez’s grisly end have swirled since last summer, ever since her badly decomposed and dismembered body was found in the trunk of a Tesla linked to Burke.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 12 May 2026
After the batter is poured into a baking pan, the cream cheese mixture is swirled in.
—Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 May 2026
Merger speculation has swirled around both.
—Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 7 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swirled
Adjective
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The Aquazzura pair, the Twist 95, featured an open toe, a backless slide shape and two twisted straps across the front of the foot.—
Maggie Clancy,
Footwear News,
16 May 2026
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As polished-glam and old-Hollywood as the references were, there were moments that also felt sleazy and fun in the way that Hollywood in 2007 did, when getting photographed pouring out of a car on the way into the club was a rite of passage and full of its own twisted promise.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
15 May 2026
Verb
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These muted in-between tones promote quiet contentment, versus the excitement stirred by pure red or yellow.—
Petra Guglielmetti,
Better Homes & Gardens,
22 May 2026
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Grow and behold Government documents, local observers and the theme-parks rumor factory have stirred unofficial speculation about an Epic expansion.—
Dewayne Bevil,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
Verb
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That was the peak for Corbin, who twirled three scoreless innings of relief for Washington that day, taking the baton from Scherzer and handing it to Daniel Hudson to close out the ninth.—
Mitch Bannon,
New York Times,
7 May 2026
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This chic skirt is just begging to be worn and twirled around in.—
Caroline Hughes,
Travel + Leisure,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Other vehicles spun in the middle of the freeway as cars passed.—
Sam McDowell,
Kansas City Star,
20 May 2026
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The two-time Masters champion spun, glared at the spectator, grumbled under his breath and seemed to point out the person to security.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
18 May 2026
Verb
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That mugshot—with her straight dark hair, motorcycle jacket, and flat, defiant stare—would come to represent a nation, and generation, in crisis; a startling declaration that America’s own sons and daughters had turned violently against their country.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
19 May 2026
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Rather than focusing on the White House setting itself, White said his attention quickly turned toward how bugs could affect lighting, camera shots and the overall broadcast presentation during a live pay-per-view event.—
Alejandro Avila OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
19 May 2026
Adjective
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Watch for soft spots on floors, uneven or sloping flooring, cracks in walls and warped materials.—
Ryan Brennan
May 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 May 2026
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The human form is perhaps the most important, foundational aspect of our existence, and thus plays a crucial role in the annals of art, stretching all the way from the Venus of Willendorf to Cindy Sherman’s warped and witty photographic self-portraits.—
Max Berlinger,
Vogue,
4 May 2026
Verb
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Walls swung away, rolled a ball through the infield that was pinched in and scored Mullins.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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Trump’s approval rating with Hispanic voters has swung dramatically, with 70% disapproving and 29% approving now, compared to a 44% disapproval and 41% approval rating at this time last year.—
Sara Dorn,
Forbes.com,
22 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 23 May. 2026.
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