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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 rotation
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
the ice skater moved into a tight spin at the end of her routine
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as in daze
a state of mental confusion
the news left me all in a spin
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Recent Examples of spin
Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Spiders process protein in interesting ways when spinning silk, and the team set out to replicate it as closely as possible.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
ABC News, 20 May 2026
Christensen’s gown merged sheer design with a sensual spin on the Gothic inspiration of the collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
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Verb
The performance came two days after Motas spun a no-hitter in a 4-0 win over Eastlake.
—Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 May 2026
Spiders process protein in interesting ways when spinning silk, and the team set out to replicate it as closely as possible.
—Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 23 May 2026
Noun
But Colbert put his own spin on things, like wearing his Catholic faith and his adoration of his wife and frequent guest, Evie McGee Colbert, on his sleeve.
—ABC News, 20 May 2026
Christensen’s gown merged sheer design with a sensual spin on the Gothic inspiration of the collection.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 20 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spin
Verb
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Farm to table has pushed restaurants toward seasonal, rotating menus that change based on what local producers are harvesting.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Charlotte Observer,
22 May 2026
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German care teams wearing full hazmat suits also rotate in three-hour shifts to care for the doctor.—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
22 May 2026
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Taking an 0-2 deficit into Vegas is like trying to swim the Blue Mesa Reservoir with a bowling ball strapped to your right ankle.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
23 May 2026
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Even Jason Momoa swims in, but in a non-Aquaman role.—
Randy Myers,
Mercury News,
23 May 2026
Verb
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Alex Caruso, Jaylin Williams, Jared McCain and Cason Wallace were widely credited with helping swing the game.—
Chantz Martin,
FOXNews.com,
23 May 2026
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Walls swung away, rolled a ball through the infield that was pinched in and scored Mullins.—
Marc Topkin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
22 May 2026
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The affected unit, the 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, had been scheduled to deploy to Poland and other eastern flank positions as part of a routine nine-month NATO rotation.—
Michael Sinkewicz,
FOXNews.com,
20 May 2026
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The Dodgers’ rotation is set for the rest of the series, with right-hander Emmet Sheehan taking the mound Tuesday and Shohei Ohtani set to pitch (and likely hit as well) on Wednesday, the division lead hanging in the balance.—
Maddie Lee,
Los Angeles Times,
19 May 2026
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Other bedding plants for summer color in sunny sites include angelonia, blue daze, bush daisy, Joseph’s coat, melampodium, salvia, torenia and zinnias.—
Tom MacCubbin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 May 2026
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Those around me were in a daze.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The specifics vary, but most programs pair daily yoga or pilates, breathwork, nutritious meals and small-group workshops with cultural excursions or time outdoors.—
Lauren Schuster,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
18 May 2026
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Our excursion ended up being more of the latter.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
18 May 2026
Verb
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My friends Greg Hildreth and Steven Pasquale came to see the show recently and told me about the revolving bar at the top of the Marriott Marquis.—
Shivani Vora,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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Longtime residents might remember the hot dogs and burgers making their way past eager students on field trips at the National Museum of American History’s revolving Carousel Cafeteria, or the large, greenhouse-like McDonald’s inside the Air and Space Museum.—
Fritz Hahn,
Washington Post,
15 May 2026
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Firefighters witnessed a rare ‘ash devil’ while battling the Trinity fire in San Bernardino County — a whirling column of hot ash and embers created when rising heat meets shifting winds.—
Blanca Begert,
Los Angeles Times,
3 May 2026
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The video then cuts to two Apache helicopters whirling up.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
2 May 2026
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“Spin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spin. Accessed 24 May. 2026.
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