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Recent Examples of eddy
David Szondy, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
That is, some turbulent flows exhibit energy cascades, whereby large eddies transfer some of their energy to smaller eddies.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 17 Sep. 2024
Quanta Magazine, 13 Jan. 2020
The toilets at home were white and eddied the business away.
—Vanessa Martir, Longreads, 27 Nov. 2019
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Noun
Put simply, this is a giant eddy caused by a rotating column of water that forms above undersea mountains.
—David Szondy, New Atlas, 16 Dec. 2024
That is, some turbulent flows exhibit energy cascades, whereby large eddies transfer some of their energy to smaller eddies.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 17 Sep. 2024
Verb
In the same way that eddies in a stream alter downstream currents, Elgindi’s work itself prompted a new round of mathematical discovery.
—Quanta Magazine, 13 Jan. 2020
The toilets at home were white and eddied the business away.
—Vanessa Martir, Longreads, 27 Nov. 2019
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for eddy
Noun
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But the swirl of confusion reflects an ongoing struggle as leaders across the Defense Department try to purge diversity mentions from their websites and training.—
Ryan Fonseca,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Jan. 2025
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This set of party decor, $9.99 from Walmart, includes hanging swirls customized for Galentine's Day party.—
Nora Colomer,
Fox News,
23 Jan. 2025
Verb
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The moment left onlookers stunned and the aftershocks have continued to ripple throughout Spain and the globe.—
Emily Olsen,
The Athletic,
4 Feb. 2025
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Keeping these tax credits in place means Pennsylvanians can continue to access essential care and protect themselves from medical debt—benefits that ripple through our families, communities, and the entire healthcare system.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Following his words, there is a highlight reel of Hyde's biggest plays, including his iconic interception of Derek Carr.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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The subsequent crescendo launched a thousand memes and highlight reels on the right that one giddy conservative pundit compared to the coverage Michael Jordan got on ESPN during his prime.—
Philip Wegmann,
Orlando Sentinel,
1 Feb. 2025
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Heat the cream in a small saucepan over low heat until bubbling around the edges, then pour it over the chocolate mixture.—
Contributed Content,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
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As music bubbled through the city’s wards, Black orchestras performed for Black audiences and tweaked classical tunes in early antecedents of jazz.—
Eli Wizevich,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Jan. 2025
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The network show — a relative rarity in the awards landscape — sees Bates putting a new spin on the old legal procedural made famous by Andy Griffith.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2025
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Escola also wrote the show, which puts a comic spin on history (Abraham Lincoln is a closeted gay man with a roving eye in this production, while Mary Todd, frustrated at being his beard and life in the White House, hits the sauce).—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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But Shirley’s husband is a dangerous man and soon the new couple’s burgeoning romance is thrust into a spiral of paranoia, suspense and violence.—
Andreas Wiseman,
Deadline,
6 Feb. 2025
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The result is a mesmerizing display of greens, reds, purples and blues that ripple across the night sky in dynamic spirals and arcs.—
Daniel Cody,
Newsweek,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Ticketing sponsorships nearly doubled in 2023, thanks in part to the league’s Ticketmaster renewal, which had revenue ramifications that trickled down beyond league-level to the individual teams, according to Lynch.—
Kurt Badenhausen,
Sportico.com,
6 Feb. 2025
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The first weeks of the second Trump administration have seen major policy changes that have altered the reputation of both Musk and the U.S. on the world stage, and that has trickled down to Musk's companies.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Stay ahead of the curve with our expert insights and find your next favorite product right here.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Not only is the market constantly changing, but so is technology and other tools that brands need to utilize to stay ahead of the curve.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Eddy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/eddy. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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