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Recent Examples of vortex
That pattern change weakens the polar vortex’s grip on cold air, allowing Arctic air to spill into the southern United States, a rarity for the region.
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Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Mar. 2026
Something of that vortex churns on into The Fugitive—the sixth volume—and then the focus moves toward grief.
—Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
Try the West Fork of Oak Creek hike for a daylong adventure (with 11 rivers to cross), Broken Arrow Trail for an easier (yet no less scenic) stroll, or Boynton Vista Trail, which takes you to the Kachina Woman rock formation, one of the town’s four vortexes.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
This year, the days leading up to the spring equinox may not feel like warm weather is in our future, as a polar vortex will once again move south, bringing cooler temperatures to Tennessee.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 9 Mar. 2026
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Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 11 Mar. 2026
Something of that vortex churns on into The Fugitive—the sixth volume—and then the focus moves toward grief.
—Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026
Try the West Fork of Oak Creek hike for a daylong adventure (with 11 rivers to cross), Broken Arrow Trail for an easier (yet no less scenic) stroll, or Boynton Vista Trail, which takes you to the Kachina Woman rock formation, one of the town’s four vortexes.
—Annie Daly, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2026
This year, the days leading up to the spring equinox may not feel like warm weather is in our future, as a polar vortex will once again move south, bringing cooler temperatures to Tennessee.
—Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 9 Mar. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vortex
Noun
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Iran and the United States outlined competing proposals ahead of the talks reflecting the wide gulf on key issues.—
Munir Ahmed,
Fortune,
11 Apr. 2026
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The ship suffered substantial damage, and the Reagan administration retaliated by damaging or sinking three Iranian warships and three oil platforms, drastically reducing Tehran’s ability to engage in the gulf.—
Dalia Abdelwahab,
CNN Money,
11 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The spa, which is reserved for hotel guests and Club members, also includes a whirlpool, hammam, sauna, and full fitness space.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
7 Apr. 2026
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But Harriet Tubman hasn’t written verses or choruses for her, instead opting for a whirlpool of slushy guitar and sticky rhythms that swirls around Muldrow’s impressionistic declarations and assertive meditations.—
Reed Jackson,
SPIN,
30 Mar. 2026
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In 2019, there was a maelstrom of seismic activity near Kīlauea, deep below the town of Pāhala.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
27 Mar. 2026
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In the maelstrom of modern war, presumed certainties crumble like piecrust.—
George F. Will,
Washington Post,
6 Mar. 2026
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The Romantic Tour is a lavish spectacle that is buffed to perfection, with every light swirl and confetti drop precisely calibrated.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
11 Apr. 2026
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These red velvet cupcakes taste like they’re made from scratch, with a tender buttermilk cocoa crumb and a thick swirl of cream cheese frosting.—
Abigail Wilt,
Southern Living,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Vortex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vortex. Accessed 15 Apr. 2026.
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