whorls

plural of whorl

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Noun
  • Still, Dennis’ shot made goalies find or rediscover religion, especially during the early days of unregulated stick curves.
    David J. Neal, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 June 2026
  • The original Östereichring was a spectacular thing, with steep gradients, long straights, and high-speed curves, surrounded by views of the Styrian mountains.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • To rinse the condenser coils, Traub likes to use a garden hose—never a pressure washer—from the inside out, going from top to bottom and side-to-side for the most effective clean.
    Quincy Bulin, Southern Living, 21 June 2026
  • Its arrival is announced by close-ups of barnacles, of rusty edges on ancient metal, of curious plant growth and moldy, tangled coils of black rope, as if its return was just part of a broader natural order.
    Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 June 2026
Noun
  • The twisting barrel easily clamps to hair (without pulling) and gives you long-lasting curls for up to two days.
    Alanna Martine Kilkeary, Glamour, 25 June 2026
  • As for beauty, Madonna wore her golden doll-like curls down with a middle part and hair clips.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • At Caspian’s Cocktails & Caviar, Caesars Palace, they are known bringing rockstar swagger to traditional indulgence, including its menu of playful twists on classic caviar pairings.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026
  • Edward Norton's journey with 1999's Fight Club took some major twists and turns.
    Victoria Edel, PEOPLE, 26 June 2026
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“Whorls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whorls. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.

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