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Recent Examples of whorl
This action stirs up sediments and millimeter-scale organisms like brine shrimp and mayfly larvae, and generates miniature tornado-like whorls that spiral upward.
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New Atlas, 15 May 2025
Parents often look down at the whorl on the top of their children’s heads and wonder what, exactly, is going on inside.
—Janet Manley, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Other rare finds at the site include a small bronze panther, a mosaic glass spindle whorl, and a tuff — or rock — votive, according to the release.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
The curves and whorls of the 3,000-pound bronze monument evoke billowing sails, crashing waves, and, more abstractly, two hands reaching toward each other.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2025
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New Atlas, 15 May 2025
Parents often look down at the whorl on the top of their children’s heads and wonder what, exactly, is going on inside.
—Janet Manley, New York Times, 5 Apr. 2025
Other rare finds at the site include a small bronze panther, a mosaic glass spindle whorl, and a tuff — or rock — votive, according to the release.
—Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
The curves and whorls of the 3,000-pound bronze monument evoke billowing sails, crashing waves, and, more abstractly, two hands reaching toward each other.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whorl
Noun
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Charlie Taylor, a sociologist and founder of Charlie’s Toolbox, knows that spiral well.—
Alejandra Rojas,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2025
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But a few decades ago, the village fell into a spiral of alcohol addiction and gambling.—
Ahmer Khan,
Christian Science Monitor,
18 June 2025
Noun
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The rigidity or inflexibility of the curve directly influences the complexity of the surgery, with more rigid curves often requiring more extensive osteotomy bone cuts to achieve proper alignment.—
Richard Menger MD MPA,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2025
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Where the opportunities lie The front and the belly of the curve remain the most attractive, said Rieder, who is also the portfolio manager of iShares Flexible Income Active ETF (BINC) .—
Michelle Fox,
CNBC,
30 June 2025
Noun
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The brand says this mattress is made with seven layers of these natural materials as well as over 2,400 steel coils.—
Nashia Baker,
Architectural Digest,
20 June 2025
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Instead of being interconnected, each coil stays in its own lane (pocket, really) and will compress uninhibited by the other coils around it.—
Julia Forbes,
Wired News,
17 June 2025
Noun
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For a fun twist, try switching out the regular crackers for a garlic or vegetable-flavored variety.—
Elizabeth Nelson,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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After a season packed with surprising twists, bloodshed, and danger, The Waterfront wraps with a dramatic and intense finale.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
29 June 2025
Noun
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Many are created in order to address a concern (dandruff, breakage, brittleness) or to work most effectively for a specific hair type (4C curls, wavy hair, gray hair).—
Jennifer Hussein,
Allure,
30 June 2025
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Every dark mop of curls sends my heart thudding into my rib cage.—
Lizz Schumer,
People.com,
24 June 2025
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“Whorl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whorl. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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