whorls

Definition of whorlsnext
plural of whorl

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for whorls
Noun
  • It’s attached to a flexible rod that can bend to pass through kinks and curves in dryer hoses.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 6 Jan. 2026
  • The Cowboy Coaster takes you on a nearly mile-long journey of curves, loops, and sharp turns, reaching nearly 30 miles per hour.
    Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 5 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The heating coils are wrapped tightly and distributed evenly throughout the throw, providing consistent warmth without noticeable cold spots.
    Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 8 Jan. 2026
  • Move on to wiping down the exterior of your refrigerator and freezer (following the same rules as the oven exterior), and vacuum the coils.
    Daley Quinn, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026
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
  • Behind the Winchesters’ closed doors lies a world of shocking twists that will leave you guessing until the very end.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 6 Jan. 2026
  • Then again, few people have careers with as many twists as American figure skater Alysa Liu.
    Sharyn Alfonsi, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Whorls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whorls. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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