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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 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 In some of these new images, the cresting vortices that dot the sun are barely 12 miles wide. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 5 Aug. 2026 On October 6 the gyre absorbed a smaller vortex from the Pacific over Central America. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 24 July 2026 In the silence of January, before the vortex was raging, Tarik Skubal realized something in his elbow did not feel right. — Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for vortex

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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
At the foot of the gulf, the village of Grimaud is crowned with remnants of a medieval castle, and its winding alleys are adorned with bright bougainvilleas.

— Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of gulf

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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
He was mesmerized by the whirlpool, enthralled by the cyclops scene, dazzled at Circe’s transfigurative powers.

— Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of whirlpool

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Two days later, Jack White intervened, inviting Temple to open one of his shows in September; their fourth album, Doomed Lovers, was announced amid the maelstrom.

— Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026
Yet there is little time for the thought to curdle, because this game is a Monday night maelstrom.

— George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of maelstrom

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