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Recent Examples of swirl
Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025
However, when rumors start to swirl about her friend Drew’s newfound yet questionable partnership with her ex, Dennis McKinley, things take a turn.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Maddie Bender, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
The swirls of clouds in the sky seem a ballet of the brush.
—Daniel Foster, National Review, 23 Jan. 2025
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Verb
Celebrity News Divorce rumors have been swirling for months.
—Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 4 Feb. 2025
However, when rumors start to swirl about her friend Drew’s newfound yet questionable partnership with her ex, Dennis McKinley, things take a turn.
—Dave Quinn, People.com, 30 Jan. 2025
Noun
The vibrant orange swirls of a snail shell belonging to the Carelia genus caught their eye—the group once included the largest terrestrial snails endemic to the state.
—Maddie Bender, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Jan. 2025
The swirls of clouds in the sky seem a ballet of the brush.
—Daniel Foster, National Review, 23 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swirl
Verb
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In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.—
Kay Johnson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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The guidance drops have stirred concerns among investors that EA can continue to squeeze growth from its tentpole FC soccer franchise in particular, which accounts for a big slice of its operating revenues.—
Etan Vlessing,
The Hollywood Reporter,
4 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Travis Kelce consoled by Taylor Swift as retirement rumors swirl ➤ Chiefs' run at Super Bowl history turns into epic embarrassment: The blowout loss to the Eagles means no team has ever won three consecutive Super Bowls.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Attempting to turn Roan’s call to support artists — especially those who have been put through the wringer of the industry only to later be spit out and discarded — into an ego competition reflects an intentional disregarding of the larger structural failings plaguing the music industry.—
Larisha Paul,
Rolling Stone,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Love the fact he is called Larry, his cinnamon roll paws (and how cute he is marked) and the nom nom nom.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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From there, two victory rolls were piled atop the head—and it was all sealed in place with Cult Classic Flexible Hairspray.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Bake for 55-65 minutes, rotating the pan half way through to make sure even baking.—
Bev Barrett,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The name pays tribute to Ngo’s late mother Mai Chu, with items such as a rotating fish crudo and filet mignon in bò kho (a spicy Vietnamese soup) jus. ▪ Tomo Noodles & Dumplings is in its soft opening phase at 3230 Arena Blvd.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Hefner is quickly building a reputation as a coach who can help transform scuffling back-end starters into frontline rotation options, and the Mets are hoping Montas can benefit from his coaching.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Cleveland was already really good and added a legitimate rotation player on the wing who can make open shots, defend and close games if needed.—
J. Robbins, J. Edwards and D. Mayberry,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The atmosphere was electric, set to the rhythm of classic R&B hits spun by Abby the DJ, creating an inviting, soulful energy that filled the space.—
Lyric Christian,
Essence,
7 Feb. 2025
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Weaving a fascination for lace A delicate jewel among textiles, lace is an elegant and deceptively simple creation whose appeal has been spun for centuries.—
David Morgan,
CBS News,
7 Feb. 2025
Noun
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While turbulent flow is chaotic and irregular, as a fluid’s movement causes larger vortices or eddies to form and break down into smaller ones, physicists have long attempted to study and model the process using mathematical equations and computers.—
Katie Hunt,
CNN,
6 Feb. 2025
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The mountains can also make the winds more erratic because additional whirls of wind, known as wind eddies, can form as the air moves across the peaks and through the canyons.—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
14 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Sleek sea otters dive and twirl in a tank before awed visitors.—
Lila Seidman,
Los Angeles Times,
6 Feb. 2025
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Customers say the fit is comfortable and not itchy, so your little princess can twirl fuss-free.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
3 Feb. 2025
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“Swirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swirl. Accessed 20 Feb. 2025.
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