Thesaurus results for WHIRLPOOL

whirlpool

noun

ˈ(h)wər(-ə)l-ˌpül

as in vortex

water moving rapidly in a circle with a hollow in the center in The Odyssey, Ulysses is trapped between the six-headed monster Scylla and Charybdis, a deadly whirlpool that threatens to suck in his ship

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Recent Examples of whirlpool Hero of the Seas also expands on the cruise line’s family suites with Ultimate Family Treehouse, a three-deck stay with a rooftop terrace and private whirlpool, a two-deck teen space and two main bedrooms each with their own bathroom and balcony. —

Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Mar. 2026 The ship will also feature an Ultimate Family Treehouse suite, with a rooftop terrace, private whirlpool and dedicated teen space spanning two decks, among other features. —

Nathan Diller, USA Today, 30 Mar. 2026 Trapping light inside liquid crystal whirlpools The team drew inspiration from quantum physics, where electrons occupy specific energy levels inside atoms. —

Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 29 Mar. 2026 Then, gently lower the egg into the water and create a subtle whirlpool to help the whites wrap around the yolk—no vinegar required. —

Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for whirlpool

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vortex

Noun

And as impressive as its rings may be, the planet also boasts an immense hexagonal vortex almost 30,000 km across at its north pole—so huge Earth could comfortably pass through one of its sides.

— Phil Plait, Scientific American, 17 Apr. 2026
Their findings, published in Nature, confirm a decades-old theoretical prediction that these points—also known as optical vortices—can move faster than the speed of light under specific conditions.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Apr. 2026