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
Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
In 19 conversations between humans and chatbots analyzed by researchers, interactions spun out of control when chatbots lacked critical feedback and intervention, failing to push back like an actual human would and validating delusions in the process.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 28 May 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
In the show’s second season, Sylvia’s burgeoning event-planning business put her on a collision course with her platonic bestie’s bad-idea wedding, leaving her plenty of space to stumble and spin out within the show’s blessedly joke-heavy sensibility.
—Joe Reid, Vulture, 29 May 2026
In 19 conversations between humans and chatbots analyzed by researchers, interactions spun out of control when chatbots lacked critical feedback and intervention, failing to push back like an actual human would and validating delusions in the process.
—Lauren Fichten, CBS News, 28 May 2026
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“Spinout.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/spinout. Accessed 31 May. 2026.
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