whirl·wind
ˈ(h)wər(-ə)l-ˌwind 
1
: a small rotating windstorm of limited extent
2
a
: a confused rush : whirl
a whirlwind of meetings
b
: a violent or destructive force or agency
: resembling a whirlwind especially in speed or force
a whirlwind campaign
a whirlwind romance
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Noun
My life has been a whirlwind lately.
He attended a whirlwind of meetings.
Adjective
The band went on a whirlwind concert tour.
They were married after a whirlwind romance.
We continued on at a whirlwind pace.
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The new pictures come after Brittany and Patrick returned back home to the U.S. from their whirlwind European trip to several countries including Spain, Portugal, Italy, England, Switzerland and the Netherlands.
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Noun
Trying furiously to catch up after a whirlwind week of Super Bowl and birthday parties, I am struck by how few phenomenal companies have bothered to come public in an era when doing an IPO has gone out of fashion.
—Jim Cramer, CNBC, 18 Feb. 2025
The two definitely crossed paths when Tanya was planning to fund Belinda's wellness business before pulling out at the last moment to enjoy her whirlwind romance with Greg.
—Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 17 Feb. 2025
Adjective
Their whirlwind political alliance, however, quickly frayed and deteriorated into a bitter feud in an Asian democracy that has long been hamstrung by clashing political clans.
—arkansasonline.com, 13 Feb. 2025
The new pictures come after Brittany and Patrick returned back home to the U.S. from their whirlwind European trip to several countries including Spain, Portugal, Italy, England, Switzerland and the Netherlands.
—Kimberlee Speakman, Peoplemag, 11 July 2024
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“Whirlwind.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/whirlwind. Accessed 22 Feb. 2025.
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whirlwind
1 of 2 noun
whirl·wind
-ˌwind
: a small windstorm of rapidly rotating air
whirlwind
2 of 2 adjective
: resembling a whirlwind especially in speed or force
a whirlwind campaign
a whirlwind romance
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