Synonyms of spin

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verb

ˈspin 

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotate
• revolve
• twirl
• turn
• whirl
• roll
• wheel
• curl
• gyrate
• circle
• curve
• twist
• pinwheel
• swirl
• pirouette
• spiral
• wind
• coil
• round
• ring
• pivot
• orbit
• circulate
• swivel
• twine
• encircle

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swim
• whirl
• turn
• reel
• swirl

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collect
• steady
• settle
• calm

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotate
• swing
• twist
• twirl
• turn
• swirl
• swivel
• wheel
• roll
• whirl
• pivot
• revolve
• screw
• crank
• wind
• reel
• unscrew
• coil
• circulate
• twiddle

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotation
• twirl
• roll
• wheel
• curve
• twist
• reel
• revolution
• spiral
• gyration
• circle
• pirouette
• whirl
• curl
• orbit
• coil
• circulation
• circuit
• round
• ring
• whorl
• swirl
• eddy

2

as in daze

a state of mental confusion

the news left me all in a spin

Synonyms & Similar Words

• daze
• haze
• fog
• trance
• muddle
• swoon
• dazedness
• reverie
• stupor
• paralysis
• bewilderment
• delirium
• perplexity
• malaise
• puzzlement
• befuddlement
• cloudiness
• fogginess

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• alertness
• levelheadedness

3

as in excursion

a short trip for pleasure

a family out for a spin on a beautiful Sunday afternoon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excursion
• tour
• jaunt
• outing
• junket
• travel(s)
• walk
• sortie
• sashay
• ramble
• journey
• detour
• expedition
• sally
• odyssey
• voyage
• hike
• trek
• safari
• circuit
• pilgrimage
• peregrination

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spin

Verb

Her time spent dancing quickly spun itself into Cabrera’s dancer-like, strong figurative sculptures that could as easily evoke fertility or appear as merged couples. — Devorah Lauter, ARTnews.com, 7 Sep. 2026

Karina, a former Category 4 hurricane spinning about 755 miles east-northeast of Hilo, Hawaii, and Tropical Storm Marie, churning about 705 miles west of the southern tip of Baja California. — Dennis Romero, NBC news, 6 Sep. 2026

Noun

For example, these Cecilie Bahnsen x Asics white sneakers put an edgy spin on the classic silhouette that works so well with this oversized outfit. — Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Sep. 2026

The Adidas Taekwondo Mei Ballet Flats put a sporty spin on the trend and are marked down to $65, while the Rothy’s The Espadrille Mary Jane is nearly 50 percent off at $75. — Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2026