spin·out
ˈspin-ˌau̇t 
: a rotational skid by an automobile that usually causes it to leave the roadway
spun out; spinning out; spins out
: to make a rotational skid in an automobile
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ABC News, 3 May 2026
On a normal bike, a sudden pedal mash can often produce a short burst of acceleration followed by a spinout while shifting.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Kelly Fleming, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The Ebola crisis in Africa will spin out of control without a significant shift in the international response.
—Anthony Banbury, Washington Post, 4 June 2026
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Noun
Corey Heim, in only his third start this year for 23XI Racing, led 69 laps, but with 11 laps left brought out the final caution of the day, the fourth because of a single-car spinout.
—ABC News, 3 May 2026
On a normal bike, a sudden pedal mash can often produce a short burst of acceleration followed by a spinout while shifting.
—ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
Verb
Companies around the world will not want to work with our researchers to purchase their IP or spin out companies, and will look elsewhere at universities that still have the resources and knowledge that this rule is restricting.
—Kelly Fleming, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026
The Ebola crisis in Africa will spin out of control without a significant shift in the international response.
—Anthony Banbury, Washington Post, 4 June 2026
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“Spinout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinout. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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