whirl
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4.8
- noun
- /wɜrl/
- Caught in a whirl of deadlines and meetings, she felt overwhelmed by her busy schedule.
- a social whirl
Examples
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For a time we had been almost human, in the sensual whirl of what Paris had to offer.
Fiction book (1994) -
I cannot write anymore, or my head will be all in a whirl, and...
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We were so happy my heart was in a whirl
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Values that had not been created by his actions danced in a huge whirl around him.
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- My head's in a whirl!
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Your head's in a whirl.
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When Prospero gave up his magic, he left his island for the political and social whirl of Milan.
Fiction book (1997) -
Sometimes life is such a whirl that you're doing a lot but achieving nothing for yourself.
Blog text (10) -
We spun in a whirl of picnics, tea dances, and evening parties.
Fiction book (1997) -
Emily, Clayton, and I tried to stay out of her whirl of activity and waved goodbye to her from the steps.
Fiction book (1999)
Synonyms
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4.1
A noisy situation when people are excited or confused
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4.2
A short time of fast activity and confusion
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3.4
A fast spinning movement in a circle
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4.1
A busy time when many things happen quickly and in a confused way
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9.9
A sudden strong feeling of worry when you do not know what to do
Antonyms
How Hectic
Surface Forms
Etymology
Whirl came from a word for 'spin', so a whirl of activity is a busy, confused time that feels like everything is moving around in circles.