Synonyms for vortex
ˈvɔr tɛks; -təˌsizvor·tex

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1. whirl, swirl, vortex, convolutionnoun

   the shape of something rotating rapidly

   Synonyms:
   go, gyrus, fling, spin, twist, swirl, crack, twisting, maelstrom, commotion, whirl, offer, twirl, whirlpool, convolution, pass

2. whirlpool, vortex, maelstromnoun

   a powerful circular current of water (usually the result of conflicting tides)

   Synonyms:
   whirl, whirlpool, maelstrom, swirl, convolution

Matched Categories

1. • Current
   • Round Shape

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1. vortexnoun

   Synonyms:
   whirl, whirlpool, eddy

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1. List of paraphrases for "vortex":

   wormhole, vorticity, maelstrom, whirlwind, swirl, whirlpool, eddy, flurry, whirl

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1. Jason Furtado:

   Some winters, it remains fairly unperturbed. Other winters( like this one), it can be severely disrupted/weakened, understanding what is happening with the polar vortex is one of several features in our climate that helps meteorologists understand what to expect for winter weather over the next 2-6 weeks.

2. James Madison:

   The legislative department is everywhere extending the sphere of its activity and drawing all power into its impetuous vortex.

3. Jason Furtado:

   When the stratospheric polar vortex is strong, the jet stream tends to move further north, which keeps the cold air in the Arctic Amplification and allows relatively milder conditions across much of the United States and Eurasia.

4. Phyllis Diller:

   Comradeship arises from the mirrorage stage of vortex void into symbolic self.

5. David Yanez:

   With two or three Vortex and four or five solar panels, by investing 2,000 to 3,000 euros you could generate enough power for your home.