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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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With the gulf not just a leader in global oil production, but also in fertilizer, the war has dealt a blow to farmers.

— Matt Sedensky, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026
The attempt to rename the gulf, which has gone by the same name since the 16th Century, drew international opposition, and numerous media outlets vowed to stick with the common and internationally recognized usage.

— Kevin Breuninger, CNBC, 27 Aug. 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

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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

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