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
Stella Nova has a black hole vortex porte-cochere while Terra Luna celebrates the thrill of pushing the limits of discovery.
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Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 19 Mar. 2025
This would be the second polar vortex disruption of 2025, following a deep freeze in February.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Dust devils, more officially known as convective vortices, are common features on the surface of Mars that have been regularly observed for decades.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Many people feel inspired, recharged, or uplifted after visiting a vortex.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2025
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Brady MacDonald, Orange County Register, 19 Mar. 2025
This would be the second polar vortex disruption of 2025, following a deep freeze in February.
—Hannah Parry, Newsweek, 4 Mar. 2025
Dust devils, more officially known as convective vortices, are common features on the surface of Mars that have been regularly observed for decades.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2025
Many people feel inspired, recharged, or uplifted after visiting a vortex.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vortex
Noun
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In the short term, progressive lawmakers are rushing to fill the gulf left by Biden.—
David Sivak,
The Washington Examiner,
29 Mar. 2025
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This is the gruesome gulf between the parties in the Oval Office.—
Nick Paton Walsh,
CNN,
28 Feb. 2025
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In contrast, United has been a whirlpool, sucking in talent, ruining it and spitting it out at great cost.—
Andy Mitten,
New York Times,
28 Apr. 2025
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Treatments include access to the sauna, whirlpool, steam room, and relaxation lounge for one hour before and after your appointment.—
Southern Living,
Southern Living,
20 Apr. 2025
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Jokic had lofted a clutch floater to clinch 2OT, and dropped in a free throw to put Denver up 139-138 with 17.1 remaining, a maelstrom in Ball surrounding a man who seemed invincible.—
Bennett Durando,
Denver Post,
1 Apr. 2025
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Into this maelstrom steps Simmons with a job to correct earlier errors, to prevent new questionable acquisitions and to ensure that the museum’s reputation for integrity and scholarship is not further damaged.—
Graham Bowley,
New York Times,
18 Mar. 2025
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The most standout aspect of the look was perhaps the single tendril that was styled into a swirl on Jenner’s forehead.—
Robyn Merrett,
StyleCaster,
27 Mar. 2025
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This scent is pure nostalgia in a bottle, thanks to a captivating swirl of pure vanilla and comforting musk, along with a hint of chocolate and hinoki woods that makes this reminiscent of bake shops and summertime boardwalks.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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“Vortex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vortex. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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