as in gulf
water moving rapidly in a circle with a hollow in the center
a boat sucked down into the vortex
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Recent Examples of vortex
His group plans to use vortex beams of electrons to excite nuclei and release energy.
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IEEE Spectrum, 25 Nov. 2024
The vortices might show how matter behaves in some of the most extreme conditions in the universe.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
During the Voyager 2 flyby, the spacecraft observed a vortex amid Neptune’s clouds that scientists later dubbed as the Great Dark Spot.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
The polar vortex is a gigantic circular upper-air weather pattern in the Arctic that envelops the North Pole.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 25 Nov. 2024
The vortices might show how matter behaves in some of the most extreme conditions in the universe.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
During the Voyager 2 flyby, the spacecraft observed a vortex amid Neptune’s clouds that scientists later dubbed as the Great Dark Spot.
—Shi En Kim, Smithsonian Magazine, 5 Nov. 2024
The polar vortex is a gigantic circular upper-air weather pattern in the Arctic that envelops the North Pole.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vortex
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This disparity is evident as the Big Ten boasts the largest standard deviation among any conference, underscoring the significant gulf between its top teams and its bottom teams (Purdue has a composite rank of 122).Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
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First, the gulf of California should be monitored so that tourists or fishermen don’t interfere with the aquatic mammals.Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 29 Nov. 2024
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To the left of the foyer is an expansive first-floor primary suite with a large walk-in closet, access to a separate private deck and a palatial en suite with a whirlpool tub, double sinks, a walk-in shower and a separate water closet.Karen A. Avitabile, Hartford Courant, 1 Dec. 2024
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This new state of the art appliance has only given me a whirlpool of problems.Ticked Off, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Nov. 2024
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The sheer number of actors would create a tumultuous maelstrom of its own.Assaf Orion, Foreign Affairs, 12 Sep. 2024
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The 2024 San Francisco Giants are a hot mess, a maelstrom of injuries, disappointments and tantalizing hints of something better that’s just out of reach.Grant Brisbee, The Athletic, 23 July 2024
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As Trump’s cabinet fills up, speculation swirls over who will be named SEC chair after Gensler’s departure.Miranda Nazzaro, The Hill, 1 Dec. 2024
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The lucky few who have sampled the spirit speak of an ethereal balance of spice and sweet; supernatural swirls of maple syrup and port wine, which slowly evolve into lustrous tendrils of cinnamon and clove.Brad Japhe, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Vortex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vortex. Accessed 17 Dec. 2024.
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