spiraled

[ˈspaɪrəld]

spiraled Definition

• 1. to move in a spiral or curved course
• 2. to increase or decrease rapidly and continuously

Using spiraled: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "spiraled" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The plane spiraled down to the ground.

• Example

  The cost of living has spiraled upward.

• Example

  The stock market spiraled downward after the announcement.

spiraled Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for spiraled

• twist
• coil
• curl
• spiral
• whirl

Phrases with spiraled

• death spiral

  a situation where a company or organization is on a path of continuous decline, leading to eventual failure or bankruptcy

  Example

  The company went into a death spiral after the CEO resigned.

• spiral staircase

  a staircase that is built in a spiral shape around a central pole or column

  Example

  The castle had a beautiful spiral staircase leading up to the tower.

• downward spiral

  a situation where a series of negative events or circumstances lead to a worsening situation

  Example

  After losing his job, he fell into a downward spiral of depression and addiction.

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Summary: spiraled in Brief

'Spiraled' [ˈspaɪrəld] means to move in a spiral or curved course or to increase or decrease rapidly and continuously. It can be used to describe physical movement, such as 'The plane spiraled down to the ground,' or abstract concepts, such as 'The cost of living has spiraled upward.' Phrases like 'death spiral' and 'downward spiral' describe situations of continuous decline or worsening.