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Recent Examples of vortex
The theater then gets sucked into a vortex and turns into a snow globe.
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Mark Kennedy,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
Here's how to escape the vortex.
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Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Zachary Taylor, who was asking for a five-year sentence, described him as an impressionable young man who suffered from depression and was pulled into the algorithmic vortex of hate speech on social media.
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John Annese,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
These vortexes form when fast winds (up to 34 mph, or 21 kph) encounter obstacles in their way like islands, mountains, or volcanoes.
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Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for vortex
Mark Kennedy,
Fortune,
23 May 2026
Here's how to escape the vortex.
—
Andy Sheehan,
CBS News,
20 May 2026
Zachary Taylor, who was asking for a five-year sentence, described him as an impressionable young man who suffered from depression and was pulled into the algorithmic vortex of hate speech on social media.
—
John Annese,
New York Daily News,
13 May 2026
These vortexes form when fast winds (up to 34 mph, or 21 kph) encounter obstacles in their way like islands, mountains, or volcanoes.
—
Chelsea Gohd,
Space.com,
12 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for vortex
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vortex
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However, ships have been increasingly trying to leave the gulf in recent days.
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Located in the gulf between Oman and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz is recognized as one of the world’s most critical energy chokepoints.
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The ship also boasts seven pools and nine whirlpools.
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The pool is heated for year-round use, and there is also a whirlpool, outdoor terrace with lounge chairs, and a full fitness center one floor above the pool.
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Shortly after Rodrigo released her new album’s lead single, the pop star found herself at the center of a media maelstrom.
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But back in 2022, leading up to and following the release of Don't Worry Darling, her second feature in the director's chair, Wilde couldn't make it through a single media engagement without being buffeted by gusts from a maelstrom of rumors and gossip consuming her life.
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Meanwhile, Connor Hellebuyck and Matthew Knies also find themselves in the middle of a swirl of chatter as talks heat up ahead of Friday’s NHL draft.
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The Malibu coconut rum, pineapple and coconut flavors can be enhanced by adding a fruit swirl of your choosing — strawberry, blackberry, mango or watermelon.
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“Vortex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vortex. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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