swirls 1 of 2

present tense third-person singular of swirl
1
as in stirs
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 twirls
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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swirls

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noun

plural of swirl

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Verb
  • You're being pulled beneath the surface and something ancient stirs in the black below.
    Meredith G. White, AZCentral.com, 25 Sep. 2025
  • Not with how much the Wild are banking on Kaprizov to be the straw that stirs the drink for the foreseeable future.
    Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 19 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Meanwhile, in two of the four cases with moderate bubble size and density, the turbulence in the flow closely followed Kolmogorov’s predictions at small scales for eddies smaller than the size of the bubbles.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • According to Energy Star, the average American family washes approximately 300 loads of laundry annually.
    Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Oct. 2025
  • Boiled down in a cauldron using traditional methods, the sulfate-free formula bubbles up into a lovely lather that washes hands without stripping them (the glycerin, as well as coconut, olive, and sweet almond oils, are to thank) and fills the room with its sophisticated, Provençal scents.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The likelihood that Berube rotates Domi and Maccelli still exists.
    Joshua Kloke, New York Times, 30 Sep. 2025
  • Their menu rotates frequently to highlight seasonal flavors, but some dishes have become staples.
    Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The store offers single rolls or packs of three.
    Romina Ruiz-Goiriena, USA Today, 4 Oct. 2025
  • Beer is the secret ingredient to making rolls from a mix taste homemade.
    Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Penn State’s season turns into a nightmare This is an unfathomable result for the Nittany Lions, who just eight days ago were considered national championship contenders.
    Cameron Teague Robinson, New York Times, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Pine straw turns brown fairly quickly.
    Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 5 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
    NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 5 Oct. 2025
  • Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 4 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • The handle twists at a 90-degree angle to become a high-speed hair dryer, but locked into its upright position, the device converts into a self-winding curling iron, a frizz-smoothing paddle brush, and a volume-building oval brush.
    Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
  • Having the most would-be glamorous member of the staff drawn into thinking a photo of Josh Holloway represents her new online boyfriend twists Michael Scott–like behavior into something that feels more keyed into this specific world of small-scale media.
    Jesse Hassenger, Vulture, 5 Sep. 2025
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“Swirls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swirls. Accessed 6 Oct. 2025.

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