whorls

plural of whorl

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Noun
  • Despite its considerable bulk, the S680 was in its element, using its prodigious 664 ft lbs of torque to slingshot out of the curves, while rear-wheel steering, adaptive air suspension and all-wheel drive kept it on an even keel through the tightest Alpine curves.
    Howard Walker, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025
  • An elegant alternative is this button-down ruched maxi satin dress, which hugs all the right places without clinging to your curves.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • So far, the system has powered a truck, van, car and bus — all equipped with special pickup coils.
    Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Nov. 2025
  • That aside, many hybrid mattresses are already well-ventilated due to the coils at their base that improve airflow.
    Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • Add English peas, flat-leaf parsley, and curls of lemon zest for extra character.
    Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 6 Nov. 2025
  • MacLachlan has the visage of a much younger man, and Davis’s signature shiny brown curls are serving.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 4 Nov. 2025
Noun
  • With unpredictable twists and emotions running high, this Halloween is especially chaotic, and Mutable signs — Gemini, Virgo, Sagittarius and Pisces — can't imagine what's in store.
    Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 31 Oct. 2025
  • Below you’ll find the tried-and-true classics, plus a few fresh twists that prove the modern table’s got it all.
    Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 Oct. 2025
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“Whorls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whorls. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.

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