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Recent Examples of swirl
Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
The former Republic bartender returns from law school to Charleston for the summer and is in for a rude awakening when rumors begin to swirl about his possible affairs back at school.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Bryan West, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
There are also moments of beauty: The sequence in which Claire and Oliver finally encounter the fireflies on Jeju unites set, video, and lights (by Ben Stanton) in a luscious swirl while also bringing a section of the production’s orchestra onstage to striking effect.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Verb
Carols swirl into the song of the Vieux Carré, adding to the familiar strains of jazz standards that pour through the streets.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 25 Nov. 2024
The former Republic bartender returns from law school to Charleston for the summer and is in for a rude awakening when rumors begin to swirl about his possible affairs back at school.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 21 Nov. 2024
Noun
As the stage lights came up in the Rogers Centre, Taylor Swift sauntered over to her guitar adding in a few slow motion swirls and twirls.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 16 Nov. 2024
There are also moments of beauty: The sequence in which Claire and Oliver finally encounter the fireflies on Jeju unites set, video, and lights (by Ben Stanton) in a luscious swirl while also bringing a section of the production’s orchestra onstage to striking effect.
—Sara Holdren, Vulture, 12 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swirl
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Fill the pitcher with ice, add coconut sparkling water and stir gently.Emily Price, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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Covington has been vocal about James in the past, and he’s always been one to speak his mind and stir some controversy during media appearances.Scott Thompson, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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Trump hearing:Assassination attempt hearing turns volatile as Secret Service leader testifies So far no one else charged in Boston city councilor's public corruption case Levy said prosecutors with his office presented the case to a grand jury who indicted the city leader.Natalie Neysa Alund, USA TODAY, 6 Dec. 2024
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Related article The most iconic 1999 style moments turning 25 this year But the former Playboy bunny is no stranger to having her looks discussed — and has long been comfortable going bare.Leah Dolan, CNN, 6 Dec. 2024
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In the final moments, Mother gives birth to a baby girl in her living room, letting out a primal scream before the credits roll.Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
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But tools like the dodge roll are paramount to survival.Diego Argüello, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024
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When the wheel started rotating, participants on the outer edge of the circles started falling off due to the speed.Rocky Sharma, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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The remaining plans all involve rotating the 55.9-meter (184-foot) yacht, which weighs 534 tons, nearly 90 degrees onto the seabed without removing the fuel or dismantling the 72-meter (236-foot) mast.Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN, 1 Dec. 2024
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While the Mets are courting Juan Soto and reloading the starting rotation, Alonso hitting free agency leaves a huge hole at first base.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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The Dodgers rotation is projected to include one more starter than most MLB clubs.Bernie Pleskoff, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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While the sheer volume of generosity captured in a single day is staggering, Giving Tuesday is more than just an excuse to spin up a fundraising campaign.Alexander Puutio, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
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Look no further than this Delsey luggage with eight spinning wheels for smooth maneuvering, interior divider pockets, and a locking handle.Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 2 Dec. 2024
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The closest comparison on Earth to an anticyclone is an ocean eddy, a swirl of water cut off from the normal ocean current with currents that move fast around a center while the center moves slowly through the ocean.Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 12 Nov. 2024
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Further Reading Swirling patterns in Starry Night match those in gassy star nurseries In physics, turbulence relates to strong, sudden movements within air or water, usually marked by eddies and vortices.Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 17 Sep. 2024
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After all, a ballerina twirling in her jewelry box home keeps spinning no matter what is going on outside her little universe.Lynn Yaeger, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024
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Learn more › Good luck trying to twirl your fork around the world’s thinnest piece of spaghetti.Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 21 Nov. 2024
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“Swirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swirl. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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