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 The movie ends with a vortex that transports Ash and his trusty Oldsmobile to the Middle Ages. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026 La Niña can also affect the jet stream, sometimes contributing to polar vortex disruptions that push Arctic air farther south. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 15 June 2026 Ash vortices form because of intense heat associated with lava flows or vents. — Marshall Shepherd, Forbes.com, 15 June 2026 Such a point is usually a vortex in a continuous vector field. — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for vortex

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Experts continue to warn of an AI bubble, noting the enormous and widening gulf between company valuations and their comparatively measly profits.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 22 July 2026
Ultra-wealthy buyers drive up home prices Daryl Fairweather, the chief economist at Redfin, said the gulf between the luxury and non-luxury housing markets in Miami and West Palm Beach is driven by South Florida’s ultra-wealthy buyers.

— Catherine Odom, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Definition of gulf

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In Kirke’s estimation, apparel shouldn’t be caught up in the maelstrom brewing between Washington and Ottowa over exports like steel, automotives, dairy or alcohol.

— Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 21 July 2026
Most weekdays are a maelstrom of work, kids’ schedules, long commutes, and dinners to suit the needs of everyone.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026

Definition of maelstrom

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In an Instagram Story shared on her official page, the Duchess of Sussex could be seen slicing strawberries into heart shapes and arranging them on a red swirl bagel with a pink spread.

— Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 July 2026
There’s also Midnight Slack, featuring chocolate ice cream with a peanut butter swirl flavor.

— Hali Smith, Idaho Statesman, 21 July 2026

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