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 In the shark's case, the ridges hold the vortices away from the skin. — New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026 The species' non-linear approach to time, coupled with a penchant for making giant space vortices their home, suggests they're closely related to the wormhole aliens, aka Prophets, worshipped by the Bajorans. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026 For something to stay in the vortex of the culture, there has to be emotional investment. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 Think of the vortex as part of the atmosphere's system for containing Arctic air. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vortex

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If anything, the gulf between Suncatcher and a working data center in orbit suggests how far off that future still is.

— Peter Hall, Scientific American, 1 Oct. 2026
Earlier this month, gulf leaders planned to gather in Oman to discuss an emerging agreement between Oman and Iran on the Strait of Hormuz, which runs between the two countries.

— Cara Anna, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of gulf

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The cruise line said the ship's hot tubs and heated whirlpools would remain closed as a precaution while testing continues, according to the Cruise Fever report.

— Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026
At its heart is the main pool ringed by lounge chairs and a pair of whirlpools.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of whirlpool

Noun

The images show the somewhat hurricanelike swirl of UV light during the auroral substorm over the North Pole.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026
Yet somewhere in that swirl of digital natural selection, algorithms can emerge to advance their goal in ways that may closely resemble human feelings.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026

Definition of swirl

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