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 This might be because the Integratron was apparently built on a geomagnetic vortex. — Anthony Solorzano, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026 Architectural Digest highlighted this city’s famous energy vortices, dramatic orange and red boulders, and its Old West–like, walkable Main Street District … hint, hint. — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 1 Sep. 2026 Slowing down pumping velocities prevents dangerous suction vortices from forming near the ceiling intake. — Siddharth Misra, Fortune, 25 Aug. 2026 The vortexes over both the Arctic and Antarctic form in the fall when temperatures begin to cool. — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vortex

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That was the most glaring example of the gulf between the two teams in terms of duels, aggression and general competitiveness.

— Chris Waugh, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2026
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

Definition of gulf

Noun

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

But a swirl of chaos, sweat, and tears goes into producing a runway collection, and even the most sanguine of designers can crack under the pressure.

— Richard Brody, New Yorker, 18 Sep. 2026
Heat it through on the stove and dinner is mostly handled, though a swirl of cream or a slice of crusty bread rounds it out.

— Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of swirl

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