Thesaurus results for VORTEX

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 Ash vortices form because of intense heat associated with lava flows or vents. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026 The desert city has long been known for spiritual retreats, vortex hikes, and restorative getaways, but more visitors are now flocking there after dark. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Travel + Leisure, 9 June 2026 The swirl can be consuming, this vortex of trade rumors that has defined this Miami Heat offseason. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 June 2026 Zachary Taylor, who was asking for a five-year sentence, described him as an impressionable young man who suffered from depression and was pulled into the algorithmic vortex of hate speech on social media. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 13 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for vortex

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The weak performance once again highlights persistent concerns over the enormous gulf between the company’s nearly $2 trillion valuation and its nonexistent profits.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 8 July 2026
What wasn’t debatable was the gulf between the two teams from the opening whistle.

— Clemente Lisi, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of gulf

Noun

Inside is one of the largest indoor hotel pools in the city with hydrotherapy areas, whirlpools, sauna and steam room.

— Ramsey Qubein, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
The infamous cyclops briefly appeared, as well as footage of Odysseus and his men battling the cannibalistic race of giants known as Laestrygonians and navigating around the treacherous whirlpool Charybdis.

— Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 1 July 2026

Definition of whirlpool

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An increasing number of moms over 40 are finding themselves amid a maelstrom of hormonal chaos.

— Caitlin Gibson, Washington Post, 5 July 2026
Their immense gravitational fields churn the surrounding spacetime like a spoon stirring coffee, theoretically allowing some of these signals to escape the cosmic maelstrom.

— Sam Macdonald, Scientific American, 26 June 2026

Definition of maelstrom

Noun

Such a beautiful sculpture, mimicking the swirls found in nature (the cosmos, shells, Fibonacci-following topiary) felt a far cry from the swirl of emotions prompted by my favorite TV shows.

— Lara Johnson-Wheeler, Vogue, 3 July 2026
Serve it with a swirl of creme fraiche or sour cream for a light lunch or lovely first course.

— Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Definition of swirl

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