as in vortices
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 maelstroms
This one’s closer to immersion therapy for phobias around motherhood, mental health, and emotional maelstroms that refuse to tamed or contained.
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David Fear, Rolling Stone, 6 Nov. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for maelstroms
vortices
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Sedona is known for its beautiful red rocks, energy vortexes and unique shopping and tourist opportunities, making Sedona more than just a good hiking spot.—
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There are many myths that try to explain Elqui’s mysticism, including energy vortexes.—
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“Maelstroms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/maelstroms. Accessed 20 Jan. 2026.
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