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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 vortexes over both the Arctic and Antarctic form in the fall when temperatures begin to cool. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 The team identified 47 of these vortex-bearing interfaces in the telescope’s field of view and measured the spacing between adjacent curls. — Jacek Krywko, ArsTechnica, 7 Aug. 2026 Using mechanisms scientists are still trying to understand, the cilia wave around to generate fast-moving vortices of water that circulate oxygen to the coral’s outer tissues, in addition to helping keep the colonies free of sediment. — Marlowe Starling, Quanta Magazine, 5 Aug. 2026 Images of the sun’s surface that were published in a new study show turbulent, vortex-like structures in unprecedented detail. — Miriam Waldvogel, Washington Post, 5 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vortex

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There’s a wide gulf between how average Americans think AI will impact their lives over the next two decades and what AI experts think.

— Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026
The vast gulf in the official exchange rate and the rate paid by virtually all normal Iranians has fueled concern over currency volatility and the rising cost of imports and other goods inside the country.

— Mark Osborne, CBS News, 7 Sep. 2026

Definition of gulf

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And the spa is a proper one, with 10 treatment rooms, a eucalyptus steam room, and a saltwater whirlpool.

— Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Oasis Spa embraces that connection to nature with cascading waterfalls, secluded treatment bungalows, hydrotherapy whirlpools, steam rooms, saunas and invigorating hot-and-cold plunge pools.

— Jill Schildhouse, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of whirlpool

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Cookie Butter – Cookie butter flavor with a cookie butter swirl around the cup, Soft Top and a layer of cookie butter drizzle.

— Saleen Martin, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026
Desserts are chocolate pudding and Goldee’s banana pudding – or a swirl of the two.

— Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of swirl

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