Synonyms for

Swirl

Verb / swɜ:l / Another word for swirl — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To move in a twisting or circular way.

Synonyms & similar words

twirl twiddle vortex whirlpool purl convolution whirl eddy twirl spin rotate turn whirl swivel gyrate curl coil loop twist whorl eddy vortex circulate revolve roll slide slip glide

Example sentences

  1. The leaves swirl around in the wind.
  2. The mixer makes the ingredients swirl together.
  3. The ice cream shop has a machine that can swirl two flavors together.
  4. The dancers will swirl around the room.
  5. The tornado made the debris swirl around in the air.

Quotes

  • Life is a full circle, widening until it joins the circle motions of the infinite. - Anais Nin
  • Life is a whirlwind of endless possibilities, and sometimes, we get caught up in the swirl of it all. - S.A. Tawks
  • I was just sitting there, just, you know, trying to make a living, and they just come in and start shooting. And, you know... I don't know if he was... if one of them was or not, but he just started shooting, and then they just, you know, all hell broke loose. It just... it was just a swirl. - John Lennon

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