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
This is different than Ms. Francis’ research on the jet stream and the polar vortex that induces winter extremes, said Mr. Mann.
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Seth Borenstein, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
The animation in the video draws one’s consciousness in like a vortex, and the three sweets that make up the name are suggestive of some sort of code word.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 16 June 2025
Highly nonlinear filaments, vortices and eddies start forming patterns and structured networks.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 June 2025
The opposite of a heat dome is the polar vortex, when cold Arctic air plunges southward and stalls.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 June 2025
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Seth Borenstein, Christian Science Monitor, 17 June 2025
The animation in the video draws one’s consciousness in like a vortex, and the three sweets that make up the name are suggestive of some sort of code word.
—Billboard Japan, Billboard, 16 June 2025
Highly nonlinear filaments, vortices and eddies start forming patterns and structured networks.
—IEEE Spectrum, 26 June 2025
The opposite of a heat dome is the polar vortex, when cold Arctic air plunges southward and stalls.
—Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 19 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vortex
Noun
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There isn’t a bigger gulf between risk and reward on the team.—
Grant Brisbee,
New York Times,
30 June 2025
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The superstar extends the gulf between himself and all other acts – Rihanna ranks second with 17 leaders, while The Weeknd sits in third place, with 15 champs.—
Trevor Anderson,
Billboard,
30 June 2025
Noun
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Each serene treatment suite looks out to the lagoon, while the opulent double treatment villas also feature whirlpools.—
Susmita Baral,
Travel + Leisure,
19 June 2025
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Ovation of the Seas, a Quantum-class ship which entered service in 2016, will receive a refreshed pool deck with private casitas, a new whirlpool, the Pesky Parrot bar and accommodation upgrades such as the Ultimate Family Suite and Panoramic Suite.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
18 June 2025
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But the reaction to the reports of her interview generated a maelstrom so intense that Aluko issued Wright an apology on Instagram two days later.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
1 May 2025
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In the resulting maelstrom, Sen. Strom Thurmond of South Carolina and other southern delegates bolted the convention.—
Arthur I. Cyr,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Feb. 2025
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These rays famously feed in two ways: The first is called cyclone feeding, where hundreds of rays gather in high-density food areas, circling to form a large swirl of predator and prey.—
Cecilia Rodriguez,
Forbes.com,
29 June 2025
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When pancake is ready to flip, squeeze the cinnamon mixture into a swirl shape on top of the pancake batter, pressing the tip of the bag slightly into the batter.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
27 June 2025
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“Vortex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vortex. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.
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