spiraled

Example Sentences

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The United States Coast Guard, working alongside Navy and local responders, rescued seven people and a dog trapped by rising waters — one of many scenes that highlighted how quickly conditions spiraled.

From Salon • Mar. 22, 2026

We don’t yet want to say that the situation has spiraled out of control, but the spiral could be only a couple of headstrong choices away.

From Slate • Mar. 21, 2026

Every cell in my body screamed yes, but my mind spiraled.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

A number of users spiraled into delusional or manic states while using the chatbot for extended periods, with some believing they were talking to God, aliens or a self-aware machine consciousness.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

Faith still had her jacket on and her cheeks were all red and her long dark hair spiraled around her face.

From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx