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maelstrom

noun

ˈmāl-strəm

Definition of maelstrom

as in vortex

water moving rapidly in a circle with a hollow in the center our rubber raft got caught in a maelstrom in a particularly rough stretch of white water

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Recent Examples of maelstrom Yet there is little time for the thought to curdle, because this game is a Monday night maelstrom. — George Caulkin, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026 In Kirke’s estimation, apparel shouldn’t be caught up in the maelstrom brewing between Washington and Ottowa over exports like steel, automotives, dairy or alcohol. — Kate Nishimura, Footwear News, 21 July 2026 Most weekdays are a maelstrom of work, kids’ schedules, long commutes, and dinners to suit the needs of everyone. — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 July 2026 An increasing number of moms over 40 are finding themselves amid a maelstrom of hormonal chaos. — Caitlin Gibson, Washington Post, 5 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for maelstrom

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vortex

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In Jupiter’s Great Red Spot, smaller eddies and vortices near the perimeter feed the giant maelstrom in the center.

— Stephen Ornes, Quanta Magazine, 2 Oct. 2026
In the shark's case, the ridges hold the vortices away from the skin.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 28 Sep. 2026

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