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Recent Examples of whorl
Due to this structure and composition, the authors of the new paper deduced that the stones were likely used as spindle whorls.
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
At this point, resisting the urge to rotate, the superfluid suddenly spawns a single quantum vortex — a whorl of atoms surrounding a column of nothingness that extends to the bottom of the bucket.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
The fingerprint-like whorls of Daedalia Planum are on the list of unknowns.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
The results: Twins had hair whorls that rotated in the same direction, indicating a strong genetic influence.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 12 Sep. 2024
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Paul Smaglik, Discover Magazine, 13 Nov. 2024
At this point, resisting the urge to rotate, the superfluid suddenly spawns a single quantum vortex — a whorl of atoms surrounding a column of nothingness that extends to the bottom of the bucket.
—Quanta Magazine, 6 Nov. 2024
The fingerprint-like whorls of Daedalia Planum are on the list of unknowns.
—Amanda Kooser, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
The results: Twins had hair whorls that rotated in the same direction, indicating a strong genetic influence.
—Jennifer Ouellette, Ars Technica, 12 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whorl
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These kinds of thoughts send you off into a spiral of anxiety, stress, and rumination.Kevin Kruse, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
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The inflation/interest rate spiral is killing business confidence, as most Russian enterprises can't survive for too long with current extreme interest rates.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 30 Nov. 2024
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In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, managers constantly seek ways to stay ahead of the curve.Dr. Marcus Collins, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
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The boom in hair perfume might be another area where the French are ahead of the curve.Ana Morales, Vogue, 26 Dec. 2024
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The battery powers it and will have either a coil or ceramic rod that vaporizes the cannabis oil or concentrate inside.Amplified Content Studio, The Mercury News, 2 Dec. 2024
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Different metals and object sizes require different search coil sizes within the metal detector.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
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Since making her first appearance alongside the British royal family to attend the traditional Christmas Day service at Sandringham in 2011, Kate Middleton has always brought elegant fashion with a festive twist to the event.Liam Hess, Vogue, 25 Dec. 2024
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Spanx put its cozy twist on the classic sweater dress silhouette with its oh-so-soft AirEssentials Fabric, creating an almost sweatshirt-like comfort.Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
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Waterproof mascaras rely on film-forming copolymers, which help with flexibility, holding the eyelash's curl, and boosting temperature resistance.Sarah Han, Allure, 24 Dec. 2024
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This dual-purpose product is perfect for achieving lasting curls, shielding your strands from high temperatures without leaving a white residue or sticky feel behind.Jordan Galloway, SELF, 19 Dec. 2024
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“Whorl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whorl. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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