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 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

Gavalas is the latest example of an AI-chatbot user spiraling into a delusional state, with tragic consequences.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026

Every time Mrs. Richardson looked at Izzy, that feeling of things spiraling out of control coiled around her again, like a muscle she didn’t know how to unclench.

From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng