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verb

ˈspin How to pronounce spin (audio)
Definition of spinnext
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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 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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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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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
Merrill made a bad read on Ketel Marte’s line drive to center field on the game’s third pitch, going straight back while the ball spun to the left behind him and Marte ran to third. — Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 July 2026 An agitator is a post in the machine’s center that twists so the clothes can rub against each other, while impellers have a cone or disc on the bottom of the drum that spins. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 6 July 2026
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In February, Howard put a golfing spin on Cystic Fibrosis Ireland’s 65 Roses Challenge, covering 65 kilometers on the course to raise money and awareness. — Amelie Claydon, New York Times, 4 July 2026 Maybe that means kicking back by the pool with a refreshing summer drink in hand or treating yourself to a creative spin on a classic hot dog from one of these five Atlanta spots. — Nicole Bennett, AJC.com, 4 July 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 weekly series along the New River also includes live music, a farmers and craft market with a rotating lineup of local businesses and artisans, as well as gourmet food vendors.
    — Rod Stafford Hagwood, Sun Sentinel, 4 July 2026
  • Deschamps has rotated between Lucas Digne and Théo Hernandez in that position with both players much more effective going forward than covering the space behind them.
    — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of rotate
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  • The incident occurred when Clark and her colleagues took a break to swim in the Econlockhatchee River near the Barr Street trailhead, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
    — Andrea Flores, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
  • It is considered unsafe to swim in the rivers for at least 48 hours after a storm.
    — Finch Walker, USA Today, 5 July 2026
Definition of swim
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  • Beat a prime Holloway at 170, though, and the door swings back open to the paydays he's chased since the rematch became official.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
  • To the fans who have watched the Warriors swing and miss on free agents and various trade targets over the last few years, watching Simons sign with another team was painful.
    — Nick Friedell, New York Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of swing
Noun
  • While chip stocks have stumbled, a rotation into other sectors has helped to buoy the market.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • Opt for high-quality sets in bold prints and keep them in constant rotation.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
Definition of rotation
Noun
  • Hospital staff lined up to sing and dance, celebrating their good fortune, as the pair looked on in a daze.
    — Emmet Livingstone, NPR, 24 June 2026
  • Summer Satur-daze Summer Music Series.
    — Olivia Wakim, AJC.com, 28 May 2026
Definition of daze
Noun
  • Daily ferry transport is available from Grand Portage, Minnesota, the scenic end point of this North Shore excursion.
    — Katy Spratte Joyce, Travel + Leisure, 3 July 2026
  • Depending on season and road conditions, the Trollstigen area may also appear on excursion programs, though these trips require a long port call.
    — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
Definition of excursion
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  • Less than three years ago, revolving sushi restaurant Kura Sushi opened on Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza, eliciting long waits for its video game-style service.
    — Jenna Thompson July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
  • The innovation used a revolving cylinder and a reversible wringer to separate and clean clothing.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
Definition of revolve
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  • For much of the past week, all that Colombia had been able to agree upon was the pre-eminence of Luis Diaz, who remained a whirling dervish throughout the match as his side’s outstanding player.
    — Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • That’s the question that has been whirling around Hollywood since the news broke that Amazon MGM Studios was dropping the feature just months after Amazon entered into a $50 billion investment with Sam Altman’s OpenAI.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 23 June 2026
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