spiral
noun
a plane curve generated by a point moving around a fixed point while constantly receding from or approaching it.
spiralling
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present participleof spiral.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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It is among a host of tech firms to have told consumers that spiralling component costs mean they must charge more, with rival Sony hiking PlayStation 5 prices by £90 in March.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2026
"Happiness came in a box," Charli says of the proposal, before spiralling into a panic about who she'll become if she says "yes".
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
England are in a dire position against New Zealand after spiralling from a chaotic morning on day two of the second Test at The Oval.
From BBC ● Jun. 18, 2026
But with key Gulf producers shut out of the global market, pledges to raise output in a bid to ease spiralling prices are unlikely to sway traders.
From Barron's ● Jun. 7, 2026
I could feel a tremble in my stomach, spiralling outwards through my body.
From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler
