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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
Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
The language of war is its own funnel cloud, and America is spinning.
—John Archibald, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2025
Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
After getting her own spin with him, Maia grabs Tallulah’s phone and directs her into the limelight instead.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
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Verb
The cell is held in place by the liquid jets—suspended in the fluid but free to spin at any degree—allowing for complete visual analysis from every angle with advanced microscopy.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
The language of war is its own funnel cloud, and America is spinning.
—John Archibald, New Yorker, 30 Oct. 2025
Noun
Each restaurant will create its own spin on the classic (some might argue perfect) food for the week, from signature pies to secret menu specialties and more.
—Amanda Hancock, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 Nov. 2025
After getting her own spin with him, Maia grabs Tallulah’s phone and directs her into the limelight instead.
—Caroline Framke, Vulture, 3 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spin
Verb
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What to expect Foo Bar will have a full-service bar featuring a rotating selection of local beers, plus and assortment of wines and cocktails, according to its website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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For a gastronomic gem, Riverhorse on Main features a rotating menu that often showcases fresh fish dishes and inventive takes on wild game, accompanied by live music.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
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Apparently, Princess Kate enjoys swimming in extremely cold streams and pools in the dark.—
Lauryn Overhultz , Ashley Papa,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Spa guests can swim in the indoor heated pool with panoramic views, or indulge in a treatment like the mountain scrub that uses herbs from Metsovo.—
Chadner Navarro,
Vogue,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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The election will be a test of whether Mamdani, and his focus on lowering the cost of living, can bring back nonwhite voters who swung to the right.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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When the Ferris wheel goes, the cars are supposed to swing with it, but it got stuck.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Shenzhou-20 astronauts – mission commander Chen Dong, fighter pilot Chen Zhongrui and engineer Wang Jie – arrived at Tiangong in April for a six-month rotation.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sweeney’s boots continued a string of luxe silhouettes in the actress’ shoe rotation.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Noun
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My stay in the Brazilian town began in a giddy daze.—
David Amsden,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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And of course, in the midst of my daze, my phone began buzzing incessantly.—
Karine Jean-Pierre,
MSNBC Newsweek,
16 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Our six days at the lodge allowed for a variety of excursions.—
Idra Novey,
Travel + Leisure,
5 Nov. 2025
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Supporters at the Edison Ballroom event helped to raise more than $350,000 that will bolster the nonprofit’s arts scholarships, cultural excursions and creative arts workshops for children who are in foster care.—
Rosemary Feitelberg,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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While some pay off the balance each month, about 60% of credit card users have revolving debt, according to the New York Fed.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Creating a revolving load fund for affordable housing projects.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Sometimes hawks rise above Helm’s whirling bar cloud – opportunists.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Nov. 2025
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All that was whirling around my head one night when Mark Tamburino started playing this guitar part.—
Melissa Ruggieri,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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“Spin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spin. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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