spiral
noun
a plane curve generated by a point moving around a fixed point while constantly receding from or approaching it.
have spiraled
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present perfectof spiral.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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But where other artists might have spiraled, White and his compatriots transcended, turning inward while also looking to the stars.
From Salon ● Jun. 7, 2026
Fernando Guerra, a political science professor at Loyola Marymount University, said Pratt seems to have tapped into a deep well of discontent among Angelenos who believe that crime and homeless have spiraled out of control.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 24, 2026
Same-store sales have spiraled lower for eight quarters in a row, and its parent company Yum!
From Slate ● Nov. 13, 2025
The analysis published last week challenged the CDC numbers showing that U.S. maternal deaths have spiraled out of control.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 18, 2024
Housing costs have spiraled in Mountain West downtowns during the pandemic, spurred by remote work and worsening housing shortages.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 30, 2022
