whirled

The explosive Park fire north of Chico created massive smoke plumes that whirled up into the atmosphere, swirling in a tornado-like way, a phenomenon known as a “firenado.”

I whirled around with the knife.

Faster and faster they whirled until the bright colors drained away, leaving just the dark unknown of his unconsciousness, tainted by a throbbing pain at the back of his head.

“Is that better?” the voice said, suddenly behind him, and Jack whirled around.

Jack whirled to find Malevolent laughing softly to herself.