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verb

ˈspin How to pronounce spin (audio)
Definition of spinnext
1
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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2
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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3
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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spin

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noun

1
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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3
as in excursion
a short trip for pleasure a family out for a spin on a beautiful Sunday afternoon

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Recent Examples of spin
Verb
The outdoor package also comes with a base that lets the device spin 360°, increasing the scanning range. — New Atlas, 25 Aug. 2026 The Audi pair almost had a similar problem when Gabriel Bortoleto spun on a greasy but drying track that also caught out and wrecked Verstappen on the opening lap. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 24 Aug. 2026
Noun
The effort started outside the post before bending inwards towards the top-left corner, with Ballard’s outside-of-the-boot contact generating the spin required. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026 Kirkwood had a commanding lead before Palou's spin caused a caution. — CBS News, 23 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spin
  1. rotate
  2. swim
  3. swing
  4. rotation
  5. daze
  6. excursion
  7. revolve
  8. whirl
Verb
  • The screen can tilt 20 degrees up or down, swivel right and left 15 degrees, and even rotate 90 degrees into portrait mode.
    — Joe Salas August 28, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Investor attention is currently shifting toward a growing divergence within technology equities, as market capital rotates away from mega-cap tech giants and into the AI infrastructure supply chain.
    — , CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of rotate
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  • An 8-year-old has died after contracting a rare brain-eating amoeba believed to have been encountered while swimming in a lake near her home, her family and health officials said.
    — Diego Mendoza, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Williams swims and, characteristically, has taken on a project — converting a circa-1780 building on the plaza by the village church into a gallery for Tom’s work.
    — Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of swim
Verb
  • Instead, the chief executive said Hilton's middle- and upper-middle segments have swung from posting negative numbers to growing at rates as high as 6%.
    — Alex Harring, CNBC, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The Slingshot surges forward as the tach swings toward redline, the exhaust emitting a guttural howl.
    — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of swing
Noun
  • Returnees Connor Meadows, Owen Spell, LaParka Langston, Justin Royes and Jacob Maiva also figure to be a part of a rotation put together by new offensive line coach AJ Blazek.
    — Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Aug. 2026
  • That left Daniels with a group that featured a lot of sixth-round rookie Matt Gulbin and a little of Julian Good-Jones at center, and a right guard rotation with Good-Jones and undrafted rookie Tanoa Togiai.
    — Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of rotation
Noun
  • Everyone in town seemed to walk through that day in a daze; Leslie’s name was spoken in hushed whispers.
    — Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 31 July 2026
  • Kutsuna has an impish twinkle; Yamada mutely swans about in a daze like an opium fiend.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
Definition of daze
Noun
  • The hotel hosts marine biologists from the trust to conduct research and take guests on safe and responsible excursions to see them in their natural habitat.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • In years prior, Jenner has celebrated her August birthday by planning lavish events, including luxury yacht excursions or renting out entire venues.
    — Sarah Glodek, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of excursion
Verb
  • And some events are fine to skip altogether, especially ones that revolve almost entirely around drinking.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Even in the face of all that pressure, the shows — which debuted the tour’s four revolving setlists — were wildly successful, with tributes to Peart helping one of rock’s most cerebral bands hit new heights of emotional impact.
    — Brian Hiatt, Rolling Stone, 23 Aug. 2026
Definition of revolve
Verb
  • The sounds of generators humming and chain saws whirling filled the neighborhood Thursday afternoon.
    — Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Too bad then that Sophie is such a softie, secretly inviting the whirling dervish to their two days of rest and relaxation.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of whirl

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