Pronunciation: /ˈspaɪrəlɪŋ/
verb to move in a spiral or winding course
A1 The bird is spiraling in the sky.
A2 The prices of goods are spiraling out of control.
B1 Her emotions were spiraling as she tried to make sense of the situation.
B2 The company's profits have been spiraling downward for the past few months.
C1 The political situation in the country is spiraling out of hand.
C2 The economy is spiraling into a deep recession, causing widespread panic among investors.
adjective having a spiral shape or pattern
A1 The spiral staircase was easy to climb.
A2 The spiraling costs of living in the city were becoming unmanageable.
B1 The company found itself in a spiraling debt crisis.
B2 The spiraling tornado left a path of destruction in its wake.
C1 The spiraling emotions of the protagonist added depth to the novel.
C2 The spiraling economy required drastic measures to stabilize.
formal The company's expenses have been spiraling out of control.
informal His emotions were spiraling as he tried to make sense of the situation.
slang I can't believe how quickly things are spiraling out of hand.
figurative The dancer's movements were like a spiraling whirlwind on the stage.
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