as in vortices
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 whirlpools
Expect all of the classic, thoughtful Montage touches—sumptuous linens, attentive service, and an ever-evolving lineup of kid-friendly activities—plus an expansive spa with steam rooms, saunas, cold showers, and whirlpools.
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Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
In a more complicated setup, gentle currents might merge into whirlpools and eddies.
—Quanta Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
Water vortices, such as whirlpools, are little water whirls that spin around.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
The Cove has four pools, two whirlpools, two twisty water slides, a family pool, 27 cabanas, a walk-up restaurant, and a swim-up bar.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
These turbulent flows, resembling whirlpools, are notoriously complex and have long posed significant challenges for accurate modeling.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
Chill Island features pools, whirlpools, and Royal Caribbean’s swim-up bar at sea, Swim & Tonic.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 12 Jan. 2026
In a more complicated setup, gentle currents might merge into whirlpools and eddies.
—Quanta Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
Water vortices, such as whirlpools, are little water whirls that spin around.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
The Cove has four pools, two whirlpools, two twisty water slides, a family pool, 27 cabanas, a walk-up restaurant, and a swim-up bar.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
These turbulent flows, resembling whirlpools, are notoriously complex and have long posed significant challenges for accurate modeling.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
Chill Island features pools, whirlpools, and Royal Caribbean’s swim-up bar at sea, Swim & Tonic.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whirlpools
vortices
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Sedona is known for its beautiful red rocks, energy vortexes and unique shopping and tourist opportunities, making Sedona more than just a good hiking spot.—
Paige Moore,
AZCentral.com,
11 Dec. 2025
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There are many myths that try to explain Elqui’s mysticism, including energy vortexes.—
Emma Fritz,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Nov. 2025
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