vortex
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
On the island's downwind side, the satellite captured von Kármán vortex streets, which look like repeating swirls spinning in opposite directions.
From Science Daily • May 6, 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
“Eventually, all those elements that you had initially to begin that vortex don’t line up anymore, and they go away on their own,” Prater said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 2, 2026
The Criterion Channel can be a vortex as inescapable as any Ferdinand Magellan encountered during his expedition that first circled the globe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
She clings to me as tightly as if I were keeping her from being sucked into a vortex.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
Vocabulary lists containing vortex
100 Words Every High School Graduate Should Know
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Wintry Words
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Zilch, Zip, Nada: Words For Nothing
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
