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verb

ˈswər(-ə)l

as in to stir

to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly kept swirling her lemonade until the ice had melted and it was completely watered down

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as in to turn

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 swirl

Verb

Rarely has a Cabinet choice encountered such swirling allegations of wrongdoing. —

Lisa Mascaro, Chicago Tribune, 23 Jan. 2025 Rumors swirled that the Las Vegas Raiders were interested in him for their head coaching vacancy, leading many to believe that Belichick wouldn't return to the NFL this year due to his hefty $10 million buyout. —

John Yoo and John Shu, Newsweek, 23 Jan. 2025

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According to legend, and to people who spent time with him, these were the things David Lynch would fuel up on, substances that kept him going and contributed to the mad, cosmic swirl of ideas that found their way—to our lasting pleasure—from his brain to the screen. —

Stephanie Zacharek, TIME, 16 Jan. 2025 But for as good as milk is, just one dollop and swirl of sour cream takes a pot pie recipe from good to great, oozing with unforgettable richness and tang. —

Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 25 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for swirl

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Ironically, if investors worry that the Fed could be affected by Trump’s wishes to lower rates, that could stir inflation fears that push up long-term rates, such as for mortgages, Bianchi and Millar said.

— Paul Davidson, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025
Add remaining cornstarch mixture and cook, stirring, until sauce boils and thickens. 6.

— Philip Potempa, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2025