spiral
noun
a plane curve generated by a point moving around a fixed point while constantly receding from or approaching it.
is spiraling
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present progressiveof spiral (3rd person singular).present progressive
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
Example Sentences
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On Tuesday, Jacob Coxon, a researcher at Anthropic, made headlines when he resigned over concerns that the race to build self-improving systems is spiraling out of control.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026
The cost of food, gas and housing is spiraling.
From Salon ● Apr. 20, 2026
Most think the economy is spiraling, and on a personal level, most feel financially shaky.
From MarketWatch ● Jan. 15, 2026
After all, the world is spiraling and nothing matters, so why not invest in a dinosaur skeleton?
From Slate ● Dec. 13, 2024
“Everything is spiraling into chaos anyway,” says Cardan.
From "The Cruel Prince" by Holly Black
