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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
Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
In the fourth inning, the Bronx voodoo swirled in the night sky.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The release of these records were overdue in her opinion as speculation swirled around the case, including some asking whether Wang was targeted for being Chinese.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025
Rumors swirled that the alleged girlfriend in question was his guitarist Maggie Baugh.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
Speculation swirled over who Cena would face in his remaining matches.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
That question has swirled recently in the wake of the new season of Netflix’s true-crime drama series Monster, which documents the life and crimes of the infamous killer.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Following their breakup, reports swirled that Renner was receiving upwards of $200,000 per month in child support — an astronomical figure that fueled debates across social media and sports media circles alike.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Oct. 2025
But by 2023, uncertainty swirled about Blackpink’s future.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Adjective
For years, rumors have swirled about the bankruptcy filings including the names of additional abusive clergy members, but that claim has never been substantiated.
—Laura Schulte, jsonline.com, 9 Oct. 2025
In the fourth inning, the Bronx voodoo swirled in the night sky.
—Chris Kirschner, New York Times, 8 Oct. 2025
The release of these records were overdue in her opinion as speculation swirled around the case, including some asking whether Wang was targeted for being Chinese.
—Cate Charron, IndyStar, 7 Oct. 2025
Rumors swirled that the alleged girlfriend in question was his guitarist Maggie Baugh.
—Lea Veloso, StyleCaster, 7 Oct. 2025
Speculation swirled over who Cena would face in his remaining matches.
—Matthew Couden, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 Oct. 2025
That question has swirled recently in the wake of the new season of Netflix’s true-crime drama series Monster, which documents the life and crimes of the infamous killer.
—Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
Following their breakup, reports swirled that Renner was receiving upwards of $200,000 per month in child support — an astronomical figure that fueled debates across social media and sports media circles alike.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 1 Oct. 2025
But by 2023, uncertainty swirled about Blackpink’s future.
—Nicole Fell, HollywoodReporter, 1 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swirled
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That’s why, Manaker added, swallowing a spoonful of honey—on its own or stirred into warm water—before bed may lead to a more restful sleep.—
Julia Ries Wexler,
Health,
20 Oct. 2025
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Still, Beck’s postgame comments stirred controversy.—
Cole Sullivan,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Hartman then twirled his hand as Gudbranson looked up and then put his stick in Gudbranson’s midsection while on the ice.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Chicago Cubs rookie Cade Horton twirled another gem on Tuesday night – this time, at the expense of the Pittsburgh Pirates.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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To be sure, the brand is known for the Létrange Empreinte bag and its sculptural twisted handle, that was originally intended to be a jewel itself before creative director Mathias Jaquemet put it on the leather accessory.—
Sandra Salibian,
Footwear News,
10 Oct. 2025
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In the 2018-19 school year, parents reported 42 cases of children suffering twisted ankles and other injuries caused by uneven surfaces, deep divots and other hazards on the field.—
Ashley Mackin Solomon,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
10 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Ethan Pinnock, Ben Mee and Pontus Jansson rotated at centre-back.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Previously, outreach teams rotated through different areas each day, often meeting new people without the opportunity to build deep relationships.—
Tyler Renner,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The Brewers swung at only 25% of pitches out of the strike zone.—
Jeff Fletcher,
Oc Register,
18 Oct. 2025
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Late drama stole the show at Gillette Stadium as emotions swung from frustration to elation and back again.—
Julian Cardillo,
Boston Herald,
18 Oct. 2025
Verb
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With one out in the second, Caleb Durbin sent a drive into left field that Kiké Hernandez turned into a triple when his diving attempt came up short.—
Bill Plunkett,
Oc Register,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Kings’ deal with Murray is a fair compromise between a new front office that didn’t draft Murray and a still-rising wing who just turned 25.—
David Aldridge,
New York Times,
16 Oct. 2025
Adjective
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But everything Manchester does is linked to his warped sense of what makes a man a man.—
Stephanie Zacharek,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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Still, the season hits several hallmarks that have come to define the series, including warped timelines and unexpected musical interludes.—
Declan Gallagher,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The material is washed, processed locally into balls, flakes and/or pellets that meet European industrial standards, and then spun into a high-grade thread, without blending with virgin plastic or chemical additives.—
Rhonda Richford,
Footwear News,
20 Oct. 2025
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Fabrics are shredded, cleaned, and spun into new yarn.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
20 Oct. 2025
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“Swirled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swirled. Accessed 21 Oct. 2025.
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