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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
André O. Hudson, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
Once the platform stops spinning, an announcer calls a number, and each player must form a group consisting of that number.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 26 June 2025
Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 June 2025
Another unique option is High Tea at Amal restaurant in Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood, which takes a Lebanese spin on traditional tea.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
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Verb
In the second step, the gas gets funneled into a machine called a centrifuge that spins very fast.
—André O. Hudson, The Conversation, 26 June 2025
Once the platform stops spinning, an announcer calls a number, and each player must form a group consisting of that number.
—Esther Kang, People.com, 26 June 2025
Noun
Much like the bombshells who came before her—Mae West, Jayne Mansfield, even Ms. Piggy—Carpenter dials up the va-va-voom factor but never takes herself too seriously, and has a knack for referencing the past with her own special spin.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 25 June 2025
Another unique option is High Tea at Amal restaurant in Miami’s Coconut Grove neighborhood, which takes a Lebanese spin on traditional tea.
—Angela Caraway-Carlton, Miami Herald, 25 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spin
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Label and rotate: Mark containers with dates to keep track of leftovers.—
Mary Cornetta,
Better Homes & Gardens,
30 June 2025
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Always let the area dry flat and undisturbed, and rotate furniture and rugs now and then to keep future dents at bay.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
29 June 2025
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Stagnation also causes the water to become unhealthy for the visitors who swim in the pools and draws mosquitoes to the area.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
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In 2023, a Travis County resident died from an amoeba after swimming in Lake LBJ.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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Anyone hankering for a Beaver Nugget break on their travels can swing by the new spot, which is located right off I-81 in Rockingham County.—
Melissa Locker,
Southern Living,
30 June 2025
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As a tugboat pushed against the front right side of the ship, the back of the vessel began to swing toward the Brooklyn Bridge.—
Doc Louallen,
ABC News,
30 June 2025
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Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell know the quality of the rotation is going to make or break the Cubs' playoff hopes and success this season.—
Drew VonScio,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 June 2025
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During the team’s last homestand, fellow young talent Emmet Sheehan returned from Tommy John surgery with four sharp innings, and seemed primed to occupy an open spot in the Dodgers’ rotation moving forward.—
Jack Harris,
Los Angeles Times,
29 June 2025
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To get out into the wilderness, guests have their pick of adventurous excursions.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Some could be anticipated, like airfare and a wine tasting excursion, but there were also unpredictable expenses like Ubers, bar tabs, and more.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
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Joining Lake are a revolving panel of judges including Ross Matthews, fitness instructor Cody Rigsby, and actresses Dulcé Sloan and Dascha Polanco.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
2 July 2025
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State capitalization grants Since 1987, EPA has given states money for revolving loan programs that provide low-interest loans to state and local governments to clean up waterways and provide safe drinking water.—
Janet McCabe,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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Constellation Carousel allows guests to whirl and twirl across the Milky Way.—
Samantha Neely,
USA Today,
23 May 2025
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At a recent hearing on the killer tornadoes that whirled into Pinellas County Oct. 3, Lerro stood on shaky legs to urge the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council to push for modernization of the area’s weather radar.—
Miami Herald Archives,
Miami Herald,
8 May 2025
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Pyrotechnics will blast from the top of Wonder Mountain as each coaster train exits near the summit and climbs into a 164-tall twisting Top Hat element.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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Four goslings twisted their downy necks to stare at me hard.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside Online,
7 July 2025
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“Spin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spin. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.
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