- present participle of swirl.
swirling
Example Sentences
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Ultraviolet flashlights attracted only a small number of isopods and never triggered the swirling formations.
From Science Daily • Jul. 6, 2026
Despite the swirling attention, brand collaborations and the hopes of millions riding on her shoulders, Eala remains notably grounded.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 30, 2026
A few days later, the conditions wreaked havoc on another No. 1, as Aryna Sabalenka was blown off course by swirling winds and lost in the quarterfinals.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Germany's beleaguered carmakers are desperately seeking solutions for their under-used factories, with speculation swirling that Chinese manufacturers or weapons makers could move in.
From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026
The eye was that round dot in the middle of the swirling clouds of a hurricane.
From "Two Degrees" by Alan Gratz
