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
It’s been a long, cold winter in certain corners of the country, but finally the first hints of spring have arrived as wisps of warm air slowly displace the polar vortex that has long overstayed its welcome.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
Maybe not: Maue noted that the dreaded polar vortex lurks over far northern Quebec, just waiting for its opportunity to visit the U.S. again in early March.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2025
Now stretched, the polar vortex can then shift the jet stream even farther south than just the blocking high could do on its own.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
More dramatic than a weakened vortex is a collapsing vortex.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 6 Mar. 2025
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 4 Mar. 2025
Maybe not: Maue noted that the dreaded polar vortex lurks over far northern Quebec, just waiting for its opportunity to visit the U.S. again in early March.
—Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 23 Feb. 2025
Now stretched, the polar vortex can then shift the jet stream even farther south than just the blocking high could do on its own.
—Mary Gilbert, CNN, 21 Feb. 2025
More dramatic than a weakened vortex is a collapsing vortex.
—Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 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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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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Still, a good guide will provide general clues on how to mitigate any economic maelstrom.—
Chris Carosa,
Forbes,
17 Mar. 2025
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Today’s styles run the gamut from nostalgic hearts and classic knots to bursting stars and beachy swirls.—
Abby Morgan Lebet,
Glamour,
27 Mar. 2025
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Re-imagine the night sky, simultaneously tranquil and disquieting, as straw, gold leaf, wood, wire, and sediment mimic thick, impasto brushstrokes to pay homage to one of art history’s most captivating swirls.—
Natasha Gural,
Forbes.com,
26 Mar. 2025
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“Vortex.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/vortex. Accessed 4 Apr. 2025.
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