as in vortex
water moving rapidly in a circle with a hollow in the center
in The Odyssey, Ulysses is trapped between the six-headed monster Scylla and Charybdis, a deadly whirlpool that threatens to suck in his ship
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Golden State’s motion offense often looks like whirlpools, with two- or three-man actions happening away from the ball and sometimes on both sides of the court at once.
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Tim Cato, The Athletic, 9 July 2024
As narrator and protagonist Kirie explains, suddenly one day there were spirals everywhere in town: clouds blocking out the sun, hurricanes blowing through the streets, whirlpools forming in ponds and rivers, plants growing in curlicues.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
Exposure can come from showers, faucets, or whirlpools, the Mayo Clinic says, adding that water from the ventilation system in a larger building can also be a cause.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024
Suite Details on the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Luminara Suites on board Luminara reflect Ritz-Carlton's priorities of luxury, comfort and hospitality, featuring in-suite bars, full height windows, al fresco as well as more formal indoor dining areas, whirlpools on the terraces, and outdoor showers.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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Tim Cato, The Athletic, 9 July 2024
As narrator and protagonist Kirie explains, suddenly one day there were spirals everywhere in town: clouds blocking out the sun, hurricanes blowing through the streets, whirlpools forming in ponds and rivers, plants growing in curlicues.
—Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024
Exposure can come from showers, faucets, or whirlpools, the Mayo Clinic says, adding that water from the ventilation system in a larger building can also be a cause.
—Cara Lynn Shultz, Peoplemag, 6 Sep. 2024
Suite Details on the Ritz-Carlton Yacht Luminara Suites on board Luminara reflect Ritz-Carlton's priorities of luxury, comfort and hospitality, featuring in-suite bars, full height windows, al fresco as well as more formal indoor dining areas, whirlpools on the terraces, and outdoor showers.
—Kathleen Turner, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Whirlpool.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whirlpool. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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