whorls

Definition of whorlsnext
plural of whorl

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for whorls
Noun
  • The European Rail Traffic Management System, now rolling out across the continent and beyond, gives them real-time target speeds, illustrations of braking curves and line status information many miles ahead, allowing for smoother, safer and more energy-efficient operations.
    Ben Jones, CNN Money, 26 Jan. 2026
  • Avoid accelerating on bridges, icy patches or curves.
    Alexis Simmerman, Austin American Statesman, 26 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Emergency heat turns off the normal heat pump and warms your home through heating coils, according to Precision Comfort Systems.
    Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Jan. 2026
  • The Serta Durango convertible sleeper has dual coils, and pocketed high-quality springs for extra comfort.
    Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 22 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Blanco layered on some gold chains and wore his signature locks in fluffy curls.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026
  • Her curls, on the other hand, were courtesy of stylist Devante Turnbull, with whom she’s collaborated with many times.
    Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 21 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Don’t expect any culinary twists or surprises here.
    Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 24 Jan. 2026
  • The last shot of Twila and Bea linking hands, overwhelmed but about to face an impossible situation together, was always clear, but Iserson and Fogel added some of the most stunning twists in Season 1 at the last minute.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 22 Jan. 2026
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“Whorls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whorls. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.

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