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
This leads to her descent into a vicious vortex narrated with Greek tragedy tropes.
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
The death of Banda Amidst the torrents, Arisu follows the sound of Usagi’s voice, as they are both swept towards a watery vortex that leads to the world of the dead.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
The National Weather Service said many times during winter in the northern hemisphere, the polar vortex will expand, sending cold air southward with the jet stream.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
What does the polar vortex look like right now?
—Brandi D. Addison, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
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Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 2 Oct. 2025
The death of Banda Amidst the torrents, Arisu follows the sound of Usagi’s voice, as they are both swept towards a watery vortex that leads to the world of the dead.
—Kayti Burt, Time, 26 Sep. 2025
The National Weather Service said many times during winter in the northern hemisphere, the polar vortex will expand, sending cold air southward with the jet stream.
—Jade Jackson, IndyStar, 25 Sep. 2025
What does the polar vortex look like right now?
—Brandi D. Addison, Nashville Tennessean, 24 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vortex
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Two batters later, a single scored them both, helping create a gulf the Yankees couldn’t overcome in a 5-2 season-ending loss in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.—
Brendan Kuty,
New York Times,
9 Oct. 2025
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The gulf between pilots and scale is one of the defining stories of AI today.—
Adam Mills,
MSNBC Newsweek,
7 Oct. 2025
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Two pools, a whirlpool, cabanas, and casual poolside dining at the Dana Pool Café or take-away snacks from The Market Place can also fill a sunny afternoon.—
Patricia Doherty,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Oct. 2025
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Ryuji is pulling Usagi towards the whirlpool, hoping to head to the world of death alongside her.—
Kayti Burt,
Time,
26 Sep. 2025
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Even those of us too young to have lived through it were caught in the maelstrom.—
Tim Brinkhof,
JSTOR Daily,
8 Oct. 2025
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Now Boggs, Wade, and Richardson are venturing into the maelstrom of publication together, fortified by friendship.—
Megan Marshall
September 25,
Literary Hub,
25 Sep. 2025
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Warm, spiced, and enveloping, this candle infers a pumpkin bread baking in the oven, rich with cinnamon, heady clove, and a swirl of creamy vanilla.—
Michael Stefanov,
Robb Report,
14 Oct. 2025
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The out-of-character cancellations caused the rumor mill to whip into overdrive, and Parton addressed the swirl directly by sharing a video of herself recorded today on the set of a commercial shoot for the Grand Ole Opry.—
Chris Gardner,
HollywoodReporter,
8 Oct. 2025
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“Vortex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vortex. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.
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