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Spiraling


Definition:

Spiraling, often spelled as "spiralling," is the present participle of the verb "spiral." It refers to the continuous and downward or upward movement in a helical path, resembling the shape of a spiral.

Parts of Speech:

  • Verb: She watched the hawk spiraling in the sky.
  • Adjective: The spiraling staircase added elegance to the mansion.
  • Noun: The manuscript described the mathematical principles behind spiraling movements.

Senses:

  • Sense 1: Moving or progressing in a spiral pattern.
  • Sense 2: Increasing or decreasing rapidly and potentially getting out of control.

Usages:

  1. Popular Usage: She felt her life spiraling out of control after losing her job and ending a long-term relationship.
  2. Local Usage: The small town witnessed an economic crisis with businesses spiraling downward due to the pandemic.

Examples:

  • Verb:
    • The leaves spiraled down from the tree.
    • His voice spiraled higher and higher during the song's climax.
  • Adjective:
    • The dancers gracefully moved down the spiraling staircase.
    • She had a spiraling ponytail that caught everyone's attention.
  • Noun:
    • The painting depicted a captivating spiraling galaxy.
    • The architect designed an innovative spiraling parking garage.

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