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Recent Examples of whorl
Over the years, Clarke would take out that ball and study the whorls of that print—a reminder of boyhood, back when his friend was simply Barry.
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Jeremy Collins, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
The clinical focus sits on direction and angulation so transplanted hair blends with natural whorls.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Its most striking feature is the unbroken whorl of white and brown bands that swirl from its center to its outer edges.
—Kimberley Lovato, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2025
Lo, Posh and Becks emerged, into the primordial celebrity whorl of the ’90s.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2023
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Jeremy Collins, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2025
The clinical focus sits on direction and angulation so transplanted hair blends with natural whorls.
—Maria Williams, USA Today, 6 Oct. 2025
Its most striking feature is the unbroken whorl of white and brown bands that swirl from its center to its outer edges.
—Kimberley Lovato, Christian Science Monitor, 7 Aug. 2025
Lo, Posh and Becks emerged, into the primordial celebrity whorl of the ’90s.
—Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whorl
Noun
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Recreational activities have changed, but the spiral from contender to cellar remains unchecked.—
Ronald Blum,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Apr. 2026
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When that happened, Gala started rebalancing the in-game economy and shrinking TOWN distributions, reducing profits for existing players and hastening an economic death spiral.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
27 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Average mortgage rates remain above 6%, and an executive order by Trump to increase construction of new homes would still take years to bend the curve on housing prices.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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To the right, a slight curve challenges pedestrians’ view.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Rinse and dry the coils and drip pans completely before putting them back in the correct place.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
1 May 2026
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Zevik Glidai, a 78-year-old math teacher and volunteer ambulance driver, discovered coils of the translucent fiber-optic cables surrounding a drone that crashed into his backyard in the northern Israeli city of Kiryat Shmona on April 13.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The beverage blends orange cordial and hibiscus agave with Lime’s signature frozen margarita, offering a bold twist on a classic to accompany award-winning mahi nahi tacos or a Porkito burrito.—
Amy Drew Thompson,
The Orlando Sentinel,
30 Apr. 2026
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There are micro-twists within the major ones, expressive fillips that blend confessions and aphorisms, and grand reflections along with jousts of seductive wit.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Jojoba seed oil and sunflower seed extract hydrate dry hair so curls stay bouncy and not crunchy.—
Alanna Martine Kilkeary,
Glamour,
29 Apr. 2026
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Then there’s the Medium Conditioner, which features shea butter, castor oil, and panthenol to smooth the cuticle and lock in hydration, keeping curls soft and defined.—
Christa Joanna Lee,
Allure,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Whorl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whorl. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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