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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
Florence Williams, Outside Online, 11 May 2025
Sierra Ferrell is also on board this boundary-blurring tour that will spin through the U.S. until July 1 with stops including Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Denver and Seattle before wrapping in San Francisco.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
The new timepiece, which is a spin on the watchmaker’s automatic flyback chronograph, was launched rather quietly, even though Leclerc has been donning the wrist candy for weeks, Hodinkee reported.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
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Verb
The music fills our bodies, its rhythm melding with a deeper-time cycle of day-to-night, seasons changing, the imperceptible warble of a planet spinning gently on its axis.
—Florence Williams, Outside Online, 11 May 2025
Sierra Ferrell is also on board this boundary-blurring tour that will spin through the U.S. until July 1 with stops including Las Vegas, Minneapolis, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Denver and Seattle before wrapping in San Francisco.
—Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 1 May 2025
Noun
Meanwhile, Damian opted for a youthful spin on traditional menswear.
—Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 14 May 2025
The new timepiece, which is a spin on the watchmaker’s automatic flyback chronograph, was launched rather quietly, even though Leclerc has been donning the wrist candy for weeks, Hodinkee reported.
—Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 12 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spin
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Bake for 30 minutes, then turn the heat to 375°F, rotate the pie, and continue baking until the filling is bubbling and the crust is deep golden brown, about 45 minutes more.—
Ellen Gray,
Saveur,
15 May 2025
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When baking in a skillet, rotate the pan a quarter turn every 10 minutes.—
Josh Miller,
Southern Living,
15 May 2025
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Corey Walsh, 22, a plumber from Melbourne, was swimming with friends off a chartered boat near the island of Ko Racha Yai on Tuesday, May 6, when he was pulled by a strong current, according to The Age, 7 News Australia and News.com.au.—
David Chiu,
People.com,
12 May 2025
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If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 May 2025
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In between the European trips, Biden had swung back to the United States to be at home in Wilmington, Delaware, for the verdict of his son Hunter Biden's guns case trial.—
Joey Garrison,
USA Today,
15 May 2025
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Happ’s oblique bothered him the most when attempting to swing.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
15 May 2025
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The Dodgers starting rotation for the past two seasons is a MASH unit.—
Barry M. Bloom,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2025
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And guard Natasha Cloud will be a mainstay in the rotation while replacing the defensive responsibility lost with Laney-Hamilton’s injury.—
Fiifi Frimpong,
New York Daily News,
15 May 2025
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Kawa Voyage offers comprehensive excursions to paddle and swim through the glowing waters.—
Carley Rojas Avila,
Travel + Leisure,
11 May 2025
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The flight was his eighth tour excursion of the day on the same helicopter.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
8 May 2025
Verb
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Garcia pointed out the movie will have an uplifting dimension, revolving on the strong bond between a mother and her son.—
Elsa Keslassy,
Variety,
14 May 2025
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Too many individuals think the world revolves only around them.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
25 Apr. 2025
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Police helicopters whirled overhead, part of the massive security operation Italian authorities mounted, including more than 2,500 police, 1,500 soldiers and a torpedo ship off the coast, Italian media reported.—
Nicole Winfield and Colleen Barry,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Apr. 2025
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This is the result of a coronal mass ejection (CME) whirling toward Earth that's expected to reach our magnetic field heading into the weekend.—
Meredith Garofalo,
Space.com,
11 Apr. 2025
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And in nearly every major legislative hurdle, including clinching the vote that made Johnson speaker, Trump has personally gotten involved to twist arms in the final moments.—
Riley Beggin,
USA Today,
10 May 2025
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Easiest-Ever Pasta Salad Twisty Is Optimal Our favorite short shapes tend to be twisted, like rotini, fusilli, or cavatappi.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
10 May 2025
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“Spin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spin. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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