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Recent Examples of swirl
Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Imagine biting into a creamy swirl bursting with the bright taste of strawberries, the tropical tang of pineapple, or the sweet comfort of banana.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 July 2025
Throughout the offseason, speculation has swirled that the Steelers could add a playmaker to fill their WR2 role.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Verb
The shops also have a limited food menu with pretzel bites and sugar cookies topped with a swirl of pink icing.
—Hadley Hitson, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Imagine biting into a creamy swirl bursting with the bright taste of strawberries, the tropical tang of pineapple, or the sweet comfort of banana.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
Noun
Gossip swirled about the week’s many notable debuts (Matthieu!
—Ian Malone, Vogue, 10 July 2025
Throughout the offseason, speculation has swirled that the Steelers could add a playmaker to fill their WR2 role.
—Mike Defabo, New York Times, 9 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for swirl
Verb
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Just the idea of a super-fight between generations has already stirred the pot.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
12 July 2025
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Roast, stirring twice, until corn is browned, about 20 minutes.—
Katlyn Moncada,
Better Homes & Gardens,
11 July 2025
Verb
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The downside is that each method has a potential reaction from the AGI or ASI that could turn things ugly.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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In the multicam comedy, per the logline, Leanne’s (Morgan) world is turned upside down when her husband of 33 years unexpectedly leaves her for another woman.—
Denise Petski,
Deadline,
1 July 2025
Noun
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But his ability to shoot from three-point range (34.4% in 2024-25), operate in the short roll, and even serve as an offensive hub excites Lee.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
4 July 2025
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And many employers have increasingly shed low-wage staff, such as drivers and cleaning staff, from their employment rolls and contracted that work out.—
Sumit Agarwal,
The Conversation,
3 July 2025
Verb
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In addition to the usual fitness center, there are yoga and meditation rooms, and complimentary stretching, yoga, and meditation classes are held on a rotating schedule throughout the week.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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That’s proven to be a fruitful investment for the Yankees, who have primarily rotated Bellinger in the three outfield spots but use him intermittently at first base, too.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
Noun
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So my challenge to him was, well break into the rotation and make that Hall of Fame coach earn your trust.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Both are now in the rotation at low Single-A Lake Elsinore.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
Verb
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When the veteran shortstop made a spinning midair throw to Toro for the first out of the ninth, the crowd roared.—
Gabrielle Starr,
Boston Herald,
12 July 2025
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The truck was rear-ended by a Dodge pickup, which subsequently spun and was struck by a passing box truck, according to DPS spokesperson Raul Garcia Jr. The five injured were taken to a hospital, which included the driver of the pickup truck who suffered serious injuries, Garcia said.—
Michelle Cruz,
AZCentral.com,
11 July 2025
Noun
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After divorcing his ex-husband several years ago, the eddies of his relational whirlwinds have slowed, and the currents of his music career have gathered pace.—
Jonathan Horwitz,
Oc Register,
20 June 2025
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Rainbow sprinkles coat the outside of a large vanilla cake, with eddies of rainbow icing, coated in edible glitter, lining the top.—
Sophie Levenson,
Chicago Tribune,
17 June 2025
Verb
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The rerecorded third album twirled into our lives like a lavender dream during the Eras Tour in 2023.—
Bryan West,
The Tennessean,
10 July 2025
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Masked dancers in traditional outfits twirled to the sounds of gongs, pipes and horns as the Dalai Lama was led into the complex by two attendants.—
Simone McCarthy,
CNN Money,
6 July 2025
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“Swirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swirl. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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