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Recent Examples of swirl
Alexander Smith, NBC news, 14 May 2026
After the murders, speculation swirled that someone else came to the property and killed Maggie and Paul at the kennels.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Edward Segarra, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Out in the Pacific Ocean, between Hawaii and California, is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a swirl of plastic trash more than twice the size of Texas.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
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Verb
Britain’s markets have appeared shaky as rumors of a contest have swirled, which may give those who favor a more radical approach pause for thought.
—Alexander Smith, NBC news, 14 May 2026
After the murders, speculation swirled that someone else came to the property and killed Maggie and Paul at the kennels.
—Kc Baker, PEOPLE, 14 May 2026
Noun
The ensemble's combination of bright and dark hues, resembling a swirl of watercolors, gave the look dimension, while the dress's flowy hem added an ethereal touch.
—Edward Segarra, USA Today, 4 May 2026
Out in the Pacific Ocean, between Hawaii and California, is the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a swirl of plastic trash more than twice the size of Texas.
—Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 4 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swirl
Verb
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February 19 – March 20 A conversation could stir feelings that are older than the topic itself.—
Tarot.com,
The Orlando Sentinel,
15 May 2026
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Bring just to a boil over medium, stirring constantly until sugar is dissolved.—
Midwest Living,
Midwest Living,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Professional commentators tended to see these developments in so many local terms—turning, for their explanations, to national histories, cultures and institutions.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
18 May 2026
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The question turned into an accidental personality test, exposing some of each artist’s values.—
Clayton Davis,
Variety,
18 May 2026
Noun
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Access to platforms was blocked off with bicycle-rack style barricades and roll-down gates as MTA police officers stood sentry, directing people to alternative transportation.—
Mirna Alsharif,
NBC news,
16 May 2026
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The restaurant serves a beloved Mexican take on Japanese sushi, turning the tradition of small raw rolls on its head.—
Kansas City Star,
Kansas City Star,
16 May 2026
Verb
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Unlike permanent night workers, who can begin to partially adapt over two to four weeks, rotating workers never fully adjust.—
Allison Palmer,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
15 May 2026
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The show, which began in 2006, features a rotating series of comedians performing their material in a panel format.—
Kelly Lawler,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
Noun
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The affected unit, the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, had been scheduled to deploy to Poland and other eastern flank positions as part of a routine nine-month NATO rotation.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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The Dodgers’ rotation is set for the rest of the series, with right-hander Emmet Sheehan taking the mound Tuesday and Shohei Ohtani set to pitch (and likely hit as well) on Wednesday, the division lead hanging in the balance.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
Verb
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Riley had achieved the effect by using an elaborate pinwheel mechanism that spun mannequin legs at lightning speed.—
Emily Nussbaum,
New Yorker,
17 May 2026
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The fan that sucks in combustion air and blows out exhaust gases stopped spinning.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
16 May 2026
Noun
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For anglers, this means shifting your focus to the soft-water seams, eddies, and other areas right up against the bank.—
Dac Collins,
Outdoor Life,
14 May 2026
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Meanwhile, a diffusion model learned the finer details like small eddies and flows.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
21 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Emmet Sheehan turned in perhaps his best start of the season Thursday, twirling six innings against the San Francisco Giants.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
16 May 2026
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Wow, Rob-Will (Jai Courtney) is a mustache-twirling villain right from the jump!—
William Earl,
Variety,
15 May 2026
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“Swirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swirl. Accessed 23 May. 2026.
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