- present participle of swirl.
swirling
Example Sentences
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They repeatedly found fluid-like patterns of splashes and swirling motion in the direction opposite the Z boson.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
Norman, Paul and John had poles, but the swirling lines of their casts were shown only in the video, and the fish they caught were left to the imagination.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Glowing magenta, she twirled above what looked to be a rising river, a physical representation of the swirling, engulfing thoughts that anxiety can provoke as she performed the song by the same name.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 30, 2026
Uganda's tempestuous army chief has once again vowed to run for president and succeed his long-ruling father, but palace intrigues are swirling as he faces a challenge from a brother-in-law.
From Barron's ● Aug. 27, 2026
Her face was as grey as the ash I could see swirling in the air.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
