as in vortices
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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Recent Examples of whirlpools
All concierge guests aboard the Treasure can enjoy access to the Concierge Lounge and a private sun deck, complete with whirlpools and a small wading pool.
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Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Comprising 300-plus cays, they’re known for spectacular snorkeling spots like Thunderball Grotto, swimming pigs on Big Major Cay, and natural whirlpools near Staniel Cay.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Access saunas, steam rooms and whirlpools for full relaxation.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
In a more complicated setup, gentle currents might merge into whirlpools and eddies.
—Quanta Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
Water vortices, such as whirlpools, are little water whirls that spin around.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
The Cove has four pools, two whirlpools, two twisty water slides, a family pool, 27 cabanas, a walk-up restaurant, and a swim-up bar.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
These turbulent flows, resembling whirlpools, are notoriously complex and have long posed significant challenges for accurate modeling.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
Chill Island features pools, whirlpools, and Royal Caribbean’s swim-up bar at sea, Swim & Tonic.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Feb. 2026
Comprising 300-plus cays, they’re known for spectacular snorkeling spots like Thunderball Grotto, swimming pigs on Big Major Cay, and natural whirlpools near Staniel Cay.
—Lydia Price, Travel + Leisure, 30 Jan. 2026
Access saunas, steam rooms and whirlpools for full relaxation.
—Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 Jan. 2026
In a more complicated setup, gentle currents might merge into whirlpools and eddies.
—Quanta Magazine, 9 Jan. 2026
Water vortices, such as whirlpools, are little water whirls that spin around.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 24 Sep. 2025
The Cove has four pools, two whirlpools, two twisty water slides, a family pool, 27 cabanas, a walk-up restaurant, and a swim-up bar.
—Charlie Vargas, Oc Register, 19 Sep. 2025
These turbulent flows, resembling whirlpools, are notoriously complex and have long posed significant challenges for accurate modeling.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2025
Chill Island features pools, whirlpools, and Royal Caribbean’s swim-up bar at sea, Swim & Tonic.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 19 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whirlpools
vortices
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Extreme weather and resilience spending Utilities and regulators are responding to wildfire seasons, polar vortices, and heat domes by investing in resilience—undergrounding lines, advanced protection systems, expanded tree‑trimming, and passing the costs on to customers.—
Ashley Lutz,
Fortune,
10 Feb. 2026
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Under this model, utilities like Con Edison are legally required to serve everyone in their service territory, every hour of every day — even during storms, heat waves and polar vortices.—
Rory M. Christian,
New York Daily News,
24 Jan. 2026
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“Whirlpools.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whirlpools. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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