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Recent Examples of whorl
Other rare finds at the site include a small bronze panther, a mosaic glass spindle whorl, and a tuff — or rock — votive, according to the release.
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
The curves and whorls of the 3,000-pound bronze monument evoke billowing sails, crashing waves, and, more abstractly, two hands reaching toward each other.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2025
The areas had large pieces of Middle and Late Iron Age pottery, as well as other cooking vessels and a spindle whorl.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
The self-flagellation is uncomfortable and dark, and the instrumental’s whorl of warped voices, sax melodies, and bass lines intensifies the feeling that he is trapped within his choices.
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—Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
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Lauren Liebhaber, Miami Herald, 28 Apr. 2025
The curves and whorls of the 3,000-pound bronze monument evoke billowing sails, crashing waves, and, more abstractly, two hands reaching toward each other.
—Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 25 Mar. 2025
The areas had large pieces of Middle and Late Iron Age pottery, as well as other cooking vessels and a spindle whorl.
—Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 5 Feb. 2025
The self-flagellation is uncomfortable and dark, and the instrumental’s whorl of warped voices, sax melodies, and bass lines intensifies the feeling that he is trapped within his choices.
17.
—Stephen Kearse, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whorl
Noun
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The Royals said kids can begin lining up in the eighth inning on the first-base spiral near Gate D on the Plaza Level.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
26 May 2025
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Bond yields are reaching 20-year highs amid the realization in financial markets that many of the budget cuts in the House bill are gimmicks and the deficit spiral will mostly continue.—
The Editors,
National Review,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Summer jobs: Chicago Blackhawks’ offseason plans, from Connor Bedard’s speed to Kevin Korchinski’s blade curve Chicago Blackhawks players’ offseason plans include film work, yoga, house hunting and the World Championship.—
Phil Thompson,
Chicago Tribune,
25 May 2025
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His projections were rudimentary by today’s standards, but at the time were ahead of the curve.—
David Hill,
Rolling Stone,
24 May 2025
Noun
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The magnetic cable coils around the charging puck and holds firmly in place.—
StackCommerce Team,
PC Magazine,
27 May 2025
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This popular pick, which is currently $400 off in the queen size, has two layers of responsive foam, individual coils that contour to your body, and a sturdy base that ensures lasting durability.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
23 May 2025
Noun
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Fans want fun— and the newest sports are delivering it by blending familiar formats with bold, inventive twists.—
John Cairney,
Sportico.com,
24 May 2025
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This three-ingredient cocktail is as easy as can be and lends itself to many creative twists.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
24 May 2025
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On the surface, the artist’s swirls, curls and modular shapes hit the eye with playful abandon.—
R. Daniel Foster,
Forbes.com,
23 May 2025
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More than 1,000 Amazon shoppers just bought this five-in-one curling iron that comes with an array of attachments to create everything from tight to loose curls.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
23 May 2025
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“Whorl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whorl. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.
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