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Recent Examples of spinner
The stamps feature five lure types: crankbaits, in-line spinners, spoon lures, wakebaits and poppers.
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The 360° spinner wheels make navigating crowded terminals a breeze, and the telescoping handle has remained sturdy despite my tendency to hang extra bags from it (something the manufacturer probably wouldn’t recommend).
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2025
It’s fitted with a number of handy pockets for your electronics, extra clothes, toiletries, and more, plus it’s affixed with four smooth spinner wheels for easy transit through the airport.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
Some of the most interesting sports cars and GTs of the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s were powered by eight-cylinder, stateside muscle—engines that cost less at the time than a set of Borrani wheel spinners cost today.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
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Mark Davis, Newsweek, 14 Mar. 2025
The 360° spinner wheels make navigating crowded terminals a breeze, and the telescoping handle has remained sturdy despite my tendency to hang extra bags from it (something the manufacturer probably wouldn’t recommend).
—Jenzia Burgos, StyleCaster, 23 Apr. 2025
It’s fitted with a number of handy pockets for your electronics, extra clothes, toiletries, and more, plus it’s affixed with four smooth spinner wheels for easy transit through the airport.
—Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2025
Some of the most interesting sports cars and GTs of the 1950s, ‘60s, and ‘70s were powered by eight-cylinder, stateside muscle—engines that cost less at the time than a set of Borrani wheel spinners cost today.
—Robert Ross, Robb Report, 17 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spinner
Noun
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That doesn’t let Cease (1-4, 4.66) off the hook or make his lack of dominance any less concerning.—
Kevin Acee,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 May 2025
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After drying, store it with both ends hanging from a wall hook to allow for air circulation and prevent mold and mildew growth.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
30 May 2025
Noun
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After some patter from the hype man, Greg Gutfeld came out and read MAGA-dad jokes off a teleprompter, and teed up his four guests: a comedian named Michael Loftus, the anarchist troll Michael Malice, the former MTV v.j. Kennedy, and Cobb, who wore a Chicago Blackhawks hockey jersey.—
Nick Paumgarten,
New Yorker,
19 May 2025
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Misty Copeland shares essential advice from Prince, favorite dish to cook, self-care tips The attitude required dealing with critics: 'Great empathy for these people' Years of criticism has taught Zee not to absorb the negativity of online trolls.—
Erin Jensen,
USA Today,
17 May 2025
Noun
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The first episode of Season 1 kicked off with the challenges: paint a horse while riding a horse, empty a bathtub without pulling the plug or tipping it over, and eat as much watermelon as possible.—
Robert Lloyd,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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At the same time, a cascade of proteins in the blood activates the protein fibrin, which forms a mesh that stabilizes the platelet plug, creating a strong, lasting clot to seal the vessel and stop bleeding.—
Paul McClure
June 05,
New Atlas,
5 June 2025
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But even if your childhood didn’t include visits to these oceanfront attractions, visiting them now feels akin to time travel, inspiring phone-free fun and family memories.—
Betsy Cribb Watson,
Southern Living,
7 June 2025
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Things won’t always have the sizzle and spark of your early attraction.—
R. Eric Thomas,
Denver Post,
7 June 2025
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For instance, the researchers uncovered an incident from 2008, when scientists had observed a male chimp freeing an unrelated female from a nylon snare set by hunters to trap game.—
Sara Hashemi,
Smithsonian Magazine,
15 May 2025
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Wild chimpanzees have been observed self-medicating their wounds with plants, providing medical aid to other chimps and even removing others from snares left by human hunters, new research suggests.—
Evan Bush,
NBC news,
14 May 2025
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The Biden administration sought to encourage manufacturers to build in the United States, but those efforts are still in their early stages, and many of the government incentives are now on the chopping block.—
Dan Gearino,
Wired News,
31 May 2025
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While Enders’ report accuses Amazon of contributing to the piracy problem, as the owner of its own streaming service, Prime Video, Amazon has an incentive to fight piracy.—
ArsTechnica,
ArsTechnica,
30 May 2025
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The quick-drying, streak-free finish ensures a flawless application every time, while the refreshing coconut scent adds a touch of tropical luxury.—
Jenny Berg,
Vogue,
2 June 2025
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That’s where this body oil comes in with its warm vanilla scent and glimmering finish.—
Elizabeth Siegel,
Allure,
1 June 2025
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“Spinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spinner. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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