- present participle of spiral.
spiraling
Example Sentences
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We’ve said it a few times in this newsletter, but sometimes one of the best ways to stop spiraling about the news is to focus on potential solutions.
From Slate ● Jul. 29, 2026
The 2026 Commonwealth Games were thrown into doubt when its original hosts, the Australian state of Victoria, pulled out in 2023 citing spiraling costs.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
Apple said Thursday it was raising prices for its MacBook computers, iPad tablets and other products, citing spiraling memory and storage costs sparked by the rise of artificial intelligence.
From Barron's ● Jun. 25, 2026
The long list of spiraling costs includes property taxes, insurance, maintenance and home improvements.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 22, 2026
Theo is afraid Vincent might be spiraling downward once again.
From "Vincent and Theo: The Van Gogh Brothers" by Deborah Heiligman
