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spire

noun

Definition of spire

as in spiral

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Recent Examples of spire Counting the spire and antenna, the skyscraper stands 1,454 feet tall. — Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2026 Nikolau and Beerkus appeared to chronicle their climb up the Empire State Building on social media Wednesday and posted close-up images of the proposal from the spire and the engagement ring. — Ivan Pereira, ABC News, 1 July 2026 There had no visible safety equipment, and clung to the spire by their fingertips. — Jesse Zanger, CBS News, 1 July 2026 After the pair safely lowered themselves onto a ledge halfway down the spire, the man appeared to get down on one knee to propose to the other individual. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for spire

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Even though inflation has risen this year, higher energy costs account for most of the rise, and there is little sign of a generalized price spiral.

— John Cassidy, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026
Stepping away from the app for a week or two, or just not checking first thing in the morning, can break the spiral.

— Hanna Wickes, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026

Definition of spiral

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When facing a major repair, especially one involving expensive components such as the compressor or evaporator coil, obtaining a second opinion can be worth the effort.

— Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 31 July 2026
The wraps will form a series of tight coils and cinch down around the main line.

— Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 30 July 2026

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Following her blonde era, Zendaya opted to chop off her locks and embrace her curls.

— Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026
Maye’s final period featured completions to Brown on a curl route in front of Gonzalez, Romeo Doubs running an out route and Brown again on a slant, this time in front of Charles Woods.

— Andrew Callahan, Boston Herald, 30 July 2026

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