spiraling

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When our main character starts lowering her defenses, however, that’s when she’s hit by a jolt that sends her spiraling.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

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

In reality, most of us are trying to answer the same question everyone else is: How do you feed yourself well without financially spiraling in the produce aisle?

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Lower and lower the dragon flew, in great spiraling circles, honing in, it seemed, upon one of the smaller lakes.

From "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows" by J.K. Rowling