He was hypnotized by the whirl of the water into the drain.
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revert -
To go back to a previous behavior, situation, or form after a period of change.
After trying a new strategy for a while, the company decided to revert to its original marketing approach, which had worked better.
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ruffle -
to move or lift something so that it is no longer smooth; to disorder something, typically by running one's hands through it
The other players ruffled their new teammate's hair as part of his initiation.
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swerve -
To turn aside abruptly from a straight line or course to avoid something in front of you.
The van swerved to avoid the car suddenly stopping in front of it.
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jostle -
Top push, elbow, or bump against someone or something, roughly, typically in a crowd
Running towards the end zone, the wide receiver jostled the attacking lineman out of the way, enabling him to make the touchdown.
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influx -
A large arrival or flow of people, things, or money into a place.
The beaches experienced an influx of people during the summer months.
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whoosh -
A sudden movement accompanied by a rushing sound
Jim heard the whoosh of the golf ball as it flew over his head.
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pierce -
To go through something completely, from one end to another
In 1307 during the Swiss revolution, William Tell had to prove his accuracy with bow and arrow by shooting an arrow that pierced the apple sitting on his son's head.
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flit -
To move swiftly and lightly
The hummingbird's wings flitted so quickly that they became a blur.
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trek -
Go on a long arduous journey, typically on foot
Trekking through the Himalayas will reveal the powerful majesty of nature.
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squiggle -
A short line that curls and loops in an irregular way
The doctor's signature was just a random bunch of squiggles that didn't look like anything.
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whoosh -
Move or cause to move quickly or suddenly with a rushing sound
As they raced, Superman and The Flash whooshed by so quickly that it just looked like a blur to the spectators.
