spiraling

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From the point of view of an outside observer, the Moon moves in a spiraling motion as a result.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

In this case, the price tag and the fit between Autodesk and MaintainX were enough to send shares spiraling.

From Barron's • May 29, 2026

Many investors grew nervous that spiraling oil prices would tip the economy into recession.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 8, 2026

Institutional consolidation and retreat, spiraling costs, technological upheaval — they all add to a creeping sense that an era is over, and worse is coming.

From Los Angeles Times • May 8, 2026

At my words, Cecilia fell under the spell of the spiraling circles of the earring.

From "Summer of the Mariposas" by Guadalupe García McCall