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to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
swirled her skirts as she danced the tango
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Recent Examples of swirled
Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
Still, allegations of insider trading and manipulation have swirled around prediction markets.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Next up was the Reese’s ice cream, which used a chocolate base with peanut butter swirled throughout.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Formula 1 races in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain were canceled and rumors swirled around whether future WWE events could be held in the kingdom.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Rumors have swirled the Cleveland Browns could deal Myles Garrett, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and the Eagles would certainly be interested if that's the case.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion includes cookie dough pieces and brownie batter sauce swirled into a Frosty base.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The final course is a choice of almond chocolate cake or a strawberry and vanilla swirled soft serve.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Questions about Loloee’s residency swirled since the night he was sworn into the council in 2020.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Verb
Watercolor nails Inspired by Impressionist paintings, watercolor nails put an artistic spin on the season’s texture trend as translucent polishes are swirled together for a diffused finish that feels fluid and expressive.
—Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 27 Apr. 2026
Still, allegations of insider trading and manipulation have swirled around prediction markets.
—Olivia Olander, Chicago Tribune, 26 Apr. 2026
Next up was the Reese’s ice cream, which used a chocolate base with peanut butter swirled throughout.
—Tristan Graziano, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
Formula 1 races in Saudi Arabia and Bahrain were canceled and rumors swirled around whether future WWE events could be held in the kingdom.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2026
Rumors have swirled the Cleveland Browns could deal Myles Garrett, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year, and the Eagles would certainly be interested if that's the case.
—Tom Ignudo, CBS News, 23 Apr. 2026
The Cookie Dough Frosty Fusion includes cookie dough pieces and brownie batter sauce swirled into a Frosty base.
—Erin Clements, PEOPLE, 23 Apr. 2026
The final course is a choice of almond chocolate cake or a strawberry and vanilla swirled soft serve.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Apr. 2026
Questions about Loloee’s residency swirled since the night he was sworn into the council in 2020.
—Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 21 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for swirled
Adjective
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These twisted brick can be used as a decorative cap to garden wall.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
25 Apr. 2026
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Kirill Kaprizov corralled a puck in the offensive zone, unleashed a twisted wrist shot on net, and somehow fit the puck into a sliver of space top shelf.—
Dane Mizutani,
Twin Cities,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Data center plans have stirred public controversy due to the massive needs of water and energy to run the them, and nearby residents worry could centers could sap up their own resources and drive up electric bills.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
24 Apr. 2026
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And yet, here in April, with the run-in upon the club and its biggest knockout match for 30 years coming into view at Wembley, Longstaff stirred those emotions again.—
Beren Cross,
New York Times,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Penguins darted beneath us, marine iguanas grazed on algae, and sea lions twirled playfully in the water.—
David Morris,
Travel + Leisure,
26 Apr. 2026
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Keith twirled the edges in his fingers and flipped the long part back and forth over his shoulder.—
Danielle Parker,
CBS News,
14 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Nikki Glaser spun an unfortunate situation into comedy gold.—
Tracy Wright,
FOXNews.com,
24 Apr. 2026
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At the time, many observers, including former board members, wondered whether the company should be broken apart, with its manufacturing facilities sold or spun into a separate business.—
Alexei Oreskovic,
Fortune,
24 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Knueppel, who was a one-and-done at Duke just like Flagg but turned 20 before his NBA career started, became the first rookie to lead the league in 3-pointers with 273.—
Schuyler Dixon,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Apr. 2026
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Butajevas, who turned 19 on March 27, arrives to coach Todd Golden’s team with a prototypical European skill set at nearly 6-foot-10.—
Edgar Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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Scientific research, long a cornerstone of American economic progress, has been increasingly endangered by the White House’s warped priorities.—
Shawn Fain,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Stains, musty odors, or warped materials can all signal long-term exposure.—
Angelika Pokovba,
Martha Stewart,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The game swung on these knife-edge moments, but the actual performance levels were similar from both teams.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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But as the ball swung around the perimeter, opportunities arose for the likes of Dosunmu and McDaniels to crack the paint off the bounce.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
Adjective
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However, as Bitcoin and crypto have become more firmly embedded in the financial sector, Goldman has become more entwined with crypto.—
Jack Kubinec,
Fortune,
14 Apr. 2026
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From unspoken racial dynamics, like Sid rejecting Tia in favor of her white friends, to the economic worries that become entwined with her self-image, Sid’s precarious new social position rests on a knife’s edge.—
Siddhant Adlakha,
Variety,
15 Mar. 2026
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“Swirled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swirled. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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