whorl

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Recent Examples of whorl 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 The areas had large pieces of Middle and Late Iron Age pottery, as well as other cooking vessels and a spindle whorl. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025 The self-flagellation is uncomfortable and dark, and the instrumental’s whorl of warped voices, sax melodies, and bass lines intensifies the feeling that he is trapped within his choices. 17. Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for whorl
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Noun
  • Plaza said Ayala put too much pressure on herself last season, letting a slow start spiral, but worked hard in the offseason to regain her starting position — and her smile.
    Bobby Narang, Chicago Tribune, 16 May 2025
  • The biggest blow, sending the pop star into a dark spiral, was when doctors told Tesfaye his vocal cord problems were mental rather than physical.
    Chris O'Falt, IndieWire, 16 May 2025
Noun
  • Allow Interns To Contribute To Meaningful Projects Junior associates bring fresh perspectives, new ideas and a familiarity with the latest technologies that can help organizations stay ahead of the curve.
    Anne St. Peter, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
  • Burned by years of inaction on social media, lawmakers in both parties want to get ahead of the curve on AI.
    Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 14 May 2025
Noun
  • Hybrid mattress The best hybrid mattress is designed to target pressure points with a makeup of encased steel coils and foam layers.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 15 May 2025
  • Clean Coils and Fins Use a soft-bristle brush to gently remove dirt, dust, and other buildup from the air conditioner’s evaporator coils and fins.
    Jolie Kerr, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 May 2025
Noun
  • The latest twist in the ongoing tussle over ProSiebenSat.1 Media‘s future sees Czech investor PPF seeking to double its stake in the German broadcasting giant, challenging an existing takeover bid from MediaForEurope (MFE).
    Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 12 May 2025
  • Erling Haaland’s return falls flat as top-five battle takes a twist Analysing the major talking points from Saturday's Premier League game at St Mary's Could Guardiola break the mould and play all three at Wembley, while maintaining the team’s balance?
    Jordan Campbell, New York Times, 11 May 2025
Noun
  • Pickens is one of the league’s best go-ball receivers and has feasted on hitches, curls and comebacks.
    Ted Nguyen, New York Times, 13 May 2025
  • The Leave-In Conditioner delivers weightless hydration and frizz control, allowing curls and coils to retain moisture and definition throughout the day.
    Essence, Essence, 13 May 2025

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“Whorl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whorl. Accessed 25 May. 2025.

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