variants
also vortexes
as in gulfs
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 vortices
These vortices form in pairs, rotating in opposite directions, one clockwise and the other counterclockwise.
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Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
On a welcome muddy day in January — a warmish respite between polar vortexes and snowstorms — a small work crew hoisted 20-foot long steel pipes into a hole being bored hundreds of feet deep in the scraggly field across from Union Station in New Haven.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
Spend some time in the small town, explore the shops and restaurants, or hike among the rocks to feel the energy some refer to as vortexes.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Mii amo is a popular wellness destination along Boynton Canyon, one of Sedona's major vortexes that are said to be abundant in spiritual energy.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Extreme weather and resilience spending Utilities and regulators are responding to wildfire seasons, polar vortices, and heat domes by investing in resilience—undergrounding lines, advanced protection systems, expanded tree‑trimming, and passing the costs on to customers.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Under this model, utilities like Con Edison are legally required to serve everyone in their service territory, every hour of every day — even during storms, heat waves and polar vortices.
—Rory M. Christian, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
In simplified terms, polar vortexes are walls of rotating air that essentially trap cold air around the polar regions.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Polar vortexes are a year-round phenomenon.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 3 Mar. 2026
On a welcome muddy day in January — a warmish respite between polar vortexes and snowstorms — a small work crew hoisted 20-foot long steel pipes into a hole being bored hundreds of feet deep in the scraggly field across from Union Station in New Haven.
—Jan Ellen Spiegel, Hartford Courant, 23 Feb. 2026
Spend some time in the small town, explore the shops and restaurants, or hike among the rocks to feel the energy some refer to as vortexes.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
Mii amo is a popular wellness destination along Boynton Canyon, one of Sedona's major vortexes that are said to be abundant in spiritual energy.
—Michael Salerno, AZCentral.com, 11 Feb. 2026
Extreme weather and resilience spending Utilities and regulators are responding to wildfire seasons, polar vortices, and heat domes by investing in resilience—undergrounding lines, advanced protection systems, expanded tree‑trimming, and passing the costs on to customers.
—Ashley Lutz, Fortune, 10 Feb. 2026
Under this model, utilities like Con Edison are legally required to serve everyone in their service territory, every hour of every day — even during storms, heat waves and polar vortices.
—Rory M. Christian, New York Daily News, 24 Jan. 2026
In simplified terms, polar vortexes are walls of rotating air that essentially trap cold air around the polar regions.
—Matthew Adams, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Jan. 2026
Polar vortexes are a year-round phenomenon.
—Chicago Tribune, 22 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for vortices
Noun
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All concierge guests aboard the Treasure can enjoy access to the Concierge Lounge and a private sun deck, complete with whirlpools and a small wading pool.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
11 Feb. 2026
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Comprising 300-plus cays, they’re known for spectacular snorkeling spots like Thunderball Grotto, swimming pigs on Big Major Cay, and natural whirlpools near Staniel Cay.—
Lydia Price,
Travel + Leisure,
30 Jan. 2026
Noun
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The dirt of the desert is circling around in little eddies as the wind blends it together with the starlight.—
Brian Moylan,
Vulture,
16 Jan. 2026
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In a more complicated setup, gentle currents might merge into whirlpools and eddies.—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
9 Jan. 2026
Noun
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This one’s closer to immersion therapy for phobias around motherhood, mental health, and emotional maelstroms that refuse to tamed or contained.—
David Fear,
Rolling Stone,
6 Nov. 2025
Cite this Entry
“Vortices.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vortices. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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