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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Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 25 June 2025
The two are scouring Bell Labs’ IP portfolio for pieces of technology that might have commercial applications – and the first spinout is in healthcare.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
Barcelona’s relationship with Marc-Andre ter Stegen is in danger of spinning out of control.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 29 July 2025
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Noun
One of our stunt guys broke a finger or hurt himself on a spinout.
—Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 25 June 2025
The two are scouring Bell Labs’ IP portfolio for pieces of technology that might have commercial applications – and the first spinout is in healthcare.
—Amy Feldman, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025
Verb
As the owner’s personal life spins out of control, Bert’s malady makes all the animals grapple with their own thoughts on mortality and freedom.
—Duante Beddingfield, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
Barcelona’s relationship with Marc-Andre ter Stegen is in danger of spinning out of control.
—Phil Hay, New York Times, 29 July 2025
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“Spinout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinout. Accessed 1 Aug. 2025.
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