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vortex

noun

ˈvȯr-ˌteks

Definition of vortex

as in gulf

water moving rapidly in a circle with a hollow in the center a boat sucked down into the vortex

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Recent Examples of vortex The movie ends with a vortex that transports Ash and his trusty Oldsmobile to the Middle Ages. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026 La Niña can also affect the jet stream, sometimes contributing to polar vortex disruptions that push Arctic air farther south. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 June 2026 Ash vortices form because of intense heat associated with lava flows or vents. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026 Such a point is usually a vortex in a continuous vector field. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vortex

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Billionaires buying up South Florida real estate, corporate expansions and a widening gulf between luxury and everyday home prices are changing Miami-Dade’s economic landscape.

— Jeff Kleinman, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
From the start of Operation Epic Fury, a major gulf has existed between Saudi Arabia’s public statements and reports of its private activity.

— Brady Knox, The Washington Examiner, 29 July 2026

Definition of gulf

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In the book, Scylla and Charybdis trap Odysseus in a narrow strait, with Scylla waiting on one side to snatch sailors from passing ships and Charybdis creating a massive whirlpool on the other.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026
Sea monster Charybdis lives across from Scylla and causes destruction and death by acting as a massive whirlpool.

— Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026

Definition of whirlpool

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In Kirke’s estimation, apparel shouldn’t be caught up in the maelstrom brewing between Washington and Ottowa over exports like steel, automotives, dairy or alcohol.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Most weekdays are a maelstrom of work, kids’ schedules, long commutes, and dinners to suit the needs of everyone.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026

Definition of maelstrom

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Dessert is a simple but satisfying vanilla or chocolate soft serve (or a swirl).

— Connie Ogle July 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026
But before the swirl of attention, there was a frantic search for a teen known in the community as an outgoing, charming athlete with infectiously positive energy who loved making people smile.

— Lorena O’Neil, Rolling Stone, 30 July 2026

Definition of swirl

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