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 Such a point is usually a vortex in a continuous vector field. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 9 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 See All Example Sentences for vortex

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Experts continue to warn of an AI bubble, noting the enormous and widening gulf between company valuations and their comparatively measly profits.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 22 July 2026
Ultra-wealthy buyers drive up home prices Daryl Fairweather, the chief economist at Redfin, said the gulf between the luxury and non-luxury housing markets in Miami and West Palm Beach is driven by South Florida’s ultra-wealthy buyers.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of gulf

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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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More excitingly, the swirl of gas appears to be connected to a vast filament of material falling in toward the central supermassive black hole.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 19 July 2026
Track seven swathes a nervous dub rhythm in cottony pads and opulent harps; track eight takes us out on an uncharacteristically beatless swirl, like a tide pool full of sea anemones.

— Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026

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