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 In the shark's case, the ridges hold the vortices away from the skin. — New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026 The species' non-linear approach to time, coupled with a penchant for making giant space vortices their home, suggests they're closely related to the wormhole aliens, aka Prophets, worshipped by the Bajorans. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2026 For something to stay in the vortex of the culture, there has to be emotional investment. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 Sep. 2026 Think of the vortex as part of the atmosphere's system for containing Arctic air. — Brandi D. Addison, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for vortex

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Noun

An ocean bordered by dozens of countries would be far harder to rename than a gulf or a lake.

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 23 Oct. 2026
Dangers of a wider war Another surge in hostilities would widen this gulf rather than bridge it.

— Ali Vaez, Time, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of gulf

Noun

Amenities at The Ballantyne The Ballantyne features 244 guestrooms and suites and is stacked with resort-style amenities such as a full-service spa with a year-round indoor pool, seasonal outdoor pool, whirlpools, sauna and private cabanas.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 7 Oct. 2026
There’s also an indoor heated swimming pool and whirlpool, along with a wading pool for the little ones.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of whirlpool

Noun

The technological advice and subsequent stock moves come as concerns about rapidly developing artificial intelligence capabilities swirl in cybersecurity.

— Tobias Burns, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026
The offseason all the way through the countdown to the Sixers' home opener Thursday against Cleveland has been a swirl of excitement in Philadelphia.

— CBS News, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of swirl

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