Dictionary / Vocabulary / 渦巻く
うずまく
to whirl; to eddy; to swirl; to curl (of smoke)
Also written うず巻く、渦まく
まぁ実際問題、そんな噂が渦巻く中でよく部活が存続してると思うぜ。
Well, for the practical problem, in the midst of those rumours flying around I'm surprised they've been able to keep that club running.
トムとメリーがデートしているという噂が数週間渦巻いている。
Rumors that Tom and Mary are dating have been swirling for weeks.