as in rotated
to move in circles around an axis or center
the ballerina pirouetted across the stage
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Recent Examples of pirouetted
The Royals second baseman glove-flipped the ball to Tolbert, who pirouetted and fired to an outstretched Caglianone for the out at first.
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Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Yohannes pirouetted around Arsenal’s defenders not once, not twice but three times before the half-time whistle.
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Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
The segment could have used an overhead shot to better show everything that was going on, and having a camera on Timothée Chalamet but not cutting to him after ballerina Misty Copeland pirouetted right in his face was a crime against our parasocial relationships.
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Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
Blair Kerkhoff,
Kansas City Star,
20 June 2026
Yohannes pirouetted around Arsenal’s defenders not once, not twice but three times before the half-time whistle.
—
Megan Feringa,
New York Times,
3 May 2026
The segment could have used an overhead shot to better show everything that was going on, and having a camera on Timothée Chalamet but not cutting to him after ballerina Misty Copeland pirouetted right in his face was a crime against our parasocial relationships.
—
Jackson McHenry,
Vulture,
16 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pirouetted
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Seventh-round offensive lineman Ethan Onianwa rotated with the first-team unit at right tackle during one OTA practice but largely worked with the reserves.
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The tire dealer stated that although the extra rim sensor was good, it can’t be rotated in without a special programming tool or a trip to the dealer.
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Amid the bigger picture — of which there are many at the moment — Keshad Johnson stands as a reminder that this also is a time of year when the NBA’s small stuff has to be revolved.
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Mark had hired a photographer and revolved the engagement around a special place close to both his and Jess' hearts, so postponing the proposal wouldn't do anyone any favors.
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Through Rainbow Wool's collaboration with Grindr, the pair heralded a fashion show in New York City in November 2025 with a collection of 37 unique knitwear pieces made of yarn spun from the wool of the sheep on Stücke's farm.
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The same material family as the water bottle in your gym bag, spun into thread and worn against your skin.
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Keith twirled the edges in his fingers and flipped the long part back and forth over his shoulder.
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Dancers in tennis skirts twirled around with rackets while breaking to move plants and shovel dirt.
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“Pirouetted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pirouetted. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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