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vortex

[vawr-teks] / ˈvɔr tɛks /
NOUN
whirling mass of water
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Even knowing what was happening as the campaign went on, I found it difficult not to get sucked into the vortex.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

The rotating vortex draws in large amounts of oxygen, creating a hotter and more efficient flame.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

The noise - lasting and deafening - rose up and swirled around like a typhoon, gathering up everybody in its vicinity, delirious Hearts folk thrilled to be sucked into the vortex.

From BBC • May 4, 2026

The combination creates a vortex effect, which pulls hot ash, embers and debris into a spinning column.

From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026

They were past the Teeth and out of the vortex and now, suddenly, the current was on their side, pushing them forward, taking them exactly where they wanted to go.

From "Ship Breaker" by Paolo Bacigalupi




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