as in rotates
to move in circles around an axis or center
the kayaker had got sucked into the whirlpool, and his kayak was pinwheeling helplessly
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Her staff of 60 trainers rotates teaching between the studios.—
Karen Billing,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
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The stars and other heavenly bodies are all stationary, while the Earth rotates about its axis, with a rotational period of 360° every 24 hours.—
Big Think,
Big Think,
30 Oct. 2025
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This annual event occurs when the Earth revolves into a stream of material left by Halley’s Comet.—
Dean Regas,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Wizards’ argument revolves more around versatility.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
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For example, a key scene where Amélie’s nanny Nishio creates and spins two tops, as a metaphor for their powerful soulmate connection, came from a memory a color artist offered.—
Wilson Chapman,
IndieWire,
7 Nov. 2025
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Washing machines are designed with balance in mind so the drum spins correctly during the wash and rinse cycles, cleaning and partially drying the contents.—
Timothy Dale,
Better Homes & Gardens,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Pinwheels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinwheels. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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