whorls

plural of whorl

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whorls
Noun
  • The addition is in the same style as the original, defined by curves that echo the surrounding landscape and materials including concrete, cedar, and copper.
    Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 8 June 2026
  • The league’s largest and most expensive arena and the site of the Super Bowl, SoFi, just outside Los Angeles, is overwhelming fans with its sweeping curves and epic scale.
    Chicago Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 5 June 2026
Noun
  • Mechanical design shift Traditional stellarators require complex, curved three-dimensional magnetic coils to contain plasma.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 10 June 2026
  • Though not as common as candles or torches, mosquito coils are another effective way to keep bugs at bay.
    Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • This serum is giving me lightweight, bouncy, shiny curls WITHOUT the oily feeling/look.
    Emma Greene, InStyle, 4 June 2026
  • In the clip, Charlie plays with his hair and even does a full 360 spin to show off his curls for the camera.
    Allison DeGrushe, StyleCaster, 3 June 2026
Noun
  • They’re never getting rid of the over-saturation of idols and advantages and twists.
    Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 28 May 2026
  • The procedural twists and turns have been closely watched by city residents and Little Village community members who protested and mourned in the wake of Toledo’s shooting.
    Madeline Buckley, Chicago Tribune, 28 May 2026
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“Whorls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whorls. Accessed 11 Jun. 2026.

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