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as in to rotate
to move in circles around an axis or center spinning on its axis, the Earth makes one complete rotation every 23 hours 56 minutes 4 seconds

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as in to swim
to be in a confused state as if from being twirled around my head spun as I contemplated all the possible problems this restructuring could cause

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as in to swing
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis spun the child around until he was hopelessly dizzy

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noun

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Recent Examples of spin
Verb
The boy testified that after eating the brownie, his head hurt and things started to spin. Elizabeth Hernandez, Denver Post, 13 June 2025 During enrichment, this uranium hexafluoride is loaded into a centrifuge: a metal cylinder that spins at tens of thousands of revolutions per minute—faster than the blades of a jet engine. Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 13 June 2025
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OUTtv pivoted to such originals as Call Me Mother (a drag queen competition), Sew Fierce (for drag wardrobe designers) and Drag House Rules (a satirical spin on the genre). Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025 Give these new releases a spin and vote for your favorite new Latin music release below: Editor’s Note: The weekly New Music Latin poll results will be posted if the poll generates over 1,000 votes. Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 13 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for spin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spin
Verb
  • But internal controls, like segregation of duties, dual approvals or rotating high-risk job functions, don’t signal distrust.
    Toby Braun, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • Defensively, roles are still to be determined on the line, but players rotate so frequently at that spot that there isn’t major intrigue in that battle.
    Dan Duggan, New York Times, 19 June 2025
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  • That's where sharks prey naturally, and humans swimming there could get caught in the mix.
    Peter D'Abrosca, FOXNews.com, 29 June 2025
  • Before the beach was reopened for swimming on Thursday, park police and staff again used drones to identify marine life in the area while lifeguards patrolled from the shore and by watercraft, according to the statement.
    Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 June 2025
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  • The next step, Thomson said, is to get Harper outside Friday to throw more and swing off a tee.
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 20 June 2025
  • Telfar bags swung next to kente cloth wraps, and authors like Clarence Haynes signed copies of his new novel, The Ghosts of Gwendolyn Montgomery, as lines snaked through the crowds.
    Essence, Essence, 19 June 2025
Noun
  • Scientists are unsure what to do because the current speeding-up may be a blip in a longer trend of Earth’s rotation slowing.
    Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
  • Lyles could be a target for contending teams looking to fill out their rotation with an offensive-minded big.
    John Hollinger, New York Times, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • Expect shore excursions that complement the astronomical theme, such as a visit to Stonehenge in England, a historic site believed to have been constructed to align with the winter and summer solstices.
    Chrissie McClatchie, Travel + Leisure, 25 June 2025
  • Embrace the Moment: An excursion for individuals living with dementia and their family care partners.
    Joe Rassel, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 June 2025
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  • The central theme of Season 2 revolves tightly around how well Sauron can narcissistically charm his way into the hearts of those around him, until, like a frog in a slow-boiling pot, the objects of his desires realize they’ve been manipulated the entire time.
    Destiny Jackson, Deadline, 8 May 2025
  • In a sport that revolves so much around India, Australia and England, it’s been a breath of fresh air that South Africa made a barnstorming run to the final.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes.com, 11 June 2025
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  • There are some lofty concepts whirling around this production, and the actions (both of them) revolve, too, taking place on a slow-spinning turntable.
    Justin Davidson, Vulture, 20 June 2025
  • The big swings in heart rate and blood pressure can ultimately leave you whirling and also trigger fatigue, brain fog, difficulties with sleep, and anxiety, among other POTS symptoms.
    Rachel Nall, SELF, 17 June 2025
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  • For a dash of whimsy, head to Tivoli Gardens, the century-old amusement park, with vintage roller coasters twisting through lush landscaping.
    Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 26 June 2025
  • Intelligence sharing This is not the first time that state officials have left providers in the dark — and kids twisting in the wind — over what to do when immigration enforcement actions conflict with child protection efforts.
    Carol Marbin Miller, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025

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“Spin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spin. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.

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