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
The jump was driven by those aged 16 to 34–rather than those between 40 to 64—who find themselves in a vortex of health crises hurting Britain’s workforce.
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Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 21 Mar. 2025
Especially in times of market uncertainty or volatility, our attention tends to be sucked into the bottomless vortex of pointless prognostication and aimless activity.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Many parts of the central and eastern U.S. will see a surge of springlike warmth next week, but the polar vortex could contribute to a sharp drop in temperatures across parts of the U.S. during the week of March 17.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
The fingerprint began to align with the satellite patterns recorded over the years, leading them to conclude with 95 percent confidence that ozone recovery is a result of reductions in ozone-depleting substances rather than meteorological changes related to the polar vortex or El Niño/La Niña.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2025
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Byprarthana Prakash, Fortune Europe, 21 Mar. 2025
Especially in times of market uncertainty or volatility, our attention tends to be sucked into the bottomless vortex of pointless prognostication and aimless activity.
—Tim Maurer, Forbes, 16 Mar. 2025
Many parts of the central and eastern U.S. will see a surge of springlike warmth next week, but the polar vortex could contribute to a sharp drop in temperatures across parts of the U.S. during the week of March 17.
—Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025
The fingerprint began to align with the satellite patterns recorded over the years, leading them to conclude with 95 percent confidence that ozone recovery is a result of reductions in ozone-depleting substances rather than meteorological changes related to the polar vortex or El Niño/La Niña.
—Jack Knudson, Discover Magazine, 6 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for vortex
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United’s domestic prize money has lagged, but the real gulf has come abroad.—
Chris Weatherspoon,
The Athletic,
18 Mar. 2025
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The move to suspend aid widens the gulf between the stance adopted by the Trump administration and the U.S.'s major European allies, many of which pledged fresh support for Ukraine in recent days.—
Ellie Cook,
Newsweek,
4 Mar. 2025
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United States Geological Survey via AP Another stunning image captured by the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory showed whirlpool textures in the lava pond's crustal plates, a phenomenon called lava drainback.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
21 Mar. 2025
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Outside, Farrell was going to install two swimming pools with whirlpool spas, a poolside cabana with a kitchen, a pickleball court, and a garage with room for eight cars.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
15 Mar. 2025
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In the maelstrom of this fierce collision, the particles in the winds from the two stars collide, compress into clumps and ultimately cool, allowing carbon-rich dust just millionths of a meter in size to form.—
Keith Cooper,
Space.com,
16 Jan. 2025
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Into this maelstrom steps O’Brien, whose comedic persona has never been particularly political.—
Ashraf Khalil,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2025
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This scent is pure nostalgia in a bottle, thanks to a captivating swirl of pure vanilla and comforting musk, along with a hint of chocolate and hinoki woods that makes this reminiscent of bake shops and summertime boardwalks.—
Mary Honkus,
Glamour,
8 Apr. 2025
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Thanks to minimal artificial light and an expansive desert horizon, the Milky Way glows vividly, stretching across the sky in mesmerizing swirls of stars.—
Visit Tucson,
AFAR Media,
20 Mar. 2025
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“Vortex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vortex. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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