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swirling

ADJECTIVE

billowy

Synonyms

WEAK

bouncing bouncy bulgy distended ebbing and flowing heaving puffy rippled rippling rising rising and falling rolling swelling swollen undulating waving wavy

ADJECTIVE

revolving

Synonyms

STRONGEST

orbiting spinning whirling

STRONG

circling circulating encircling gyrating pirouetting reeling rolling turning twirling

ADJECTIVE

turbulent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bitter bumpy choppy fierce rough stormy tempestuous unstable violent

WEAK

agitated blustering blustery boiling coarse confused destructive disordered disturbed foaming furious howling inclement moiling noisy restless riotous roaring ruffled rugged stirred up stormful storming thunderous tremulous tumultuous wild

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm gentle kind mild moderate nice peaceful smooth

WEAK

manageable obedient settled stable

Example Sentences

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Speculation surrounding Rodgers’ comeback had been swirling for months after the veteran quarterback was spotted at the Steelers’ training facilities, sparking widespread rumors that a reunion was imminent.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

“Despite swirling headwinds and concerns on a few key markets, Agilent beat most metrics,” Ryskin wrote.

From Barron's • May 28, 2026

There was swirling wind, so Alemany, knowing how to play balls in the outfield, in the infield and at the plate, made for a frustrating ending to Westlake’s season.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Security around Beijing's historic Tiananmen Square has been heightened for days, with rumours on social media swirling of a special parade or some big, choreographed event.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

The dark, swirling water pushed and pulled at her.

From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz

swirling

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