swirl
verb (used without object)
to move around or along with a whirling motion; whirl; eddy.
has swirled
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present perfectof swirl (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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As speculation about McConnell has swirled, Beshear has been inundated with questions regarding the senator’s absence.
From Salon ● Jul. 10, 2026
Speculation has swirled about the health of Trump -- who was the oldest president ever inaugurated when he returned to power last year, and who turns 80 next month.
From Barron's ● May 5, 2026
Speculation has swirled over Ma’s political fortunes since he was removed as party secretary of the far western region of Xinjiang in July 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 15, 2026
Conversation has swirled online since the first batch of episodes were released earlier this month, with fans sharing strong feelings and theories about what happened both during the season and after filming wrapped in 2024.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2025
Mystery has swirled over how exactly Mr Timmerman came to be in Syria.
From BBC ● Dec. 13, 2024
