spinner

noun

Definition of spinnernext
as in hook

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Recent Examples of spinner Finger-spinner Ali Usman extracted significant turn from an unusually dry Headingley pitch, claiming five wickets late on the second day, including those of Cox, Lawrence and Brook. — Ben Jones, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026 In 2024, machinery manufacturer Rieter named Usha the first spinner to receive its Com4recycling-rotor license. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026 Anxiety rings have moved from niche fidget tool to mainstream men’s jewelry, with dragon scale designs and gothic spinner bands leading the trend. — Samantha Agate, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026 Why Gothic Spinner Bands Are Trending Gothic spinner bands pair the dark, industrial aesthetic of gothic jewelry with a rotating outer band. — Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for spinner
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spinner
  1. hook
  2. troll
  3. plug
  4. attraction
  5. snare
  6. incentive
  7. scent
Noun
  • The hook Every Friday, when Boise State lined up for a run-through of Circus, Zabransky would throw the hook to Rabb on the three-receiver right side of the offense.
    — Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 3 Oct. 2026
  • But when Angus shows up at Johnny’s job and makes fun of him in front of all his corporate-jerk friends, Johnny stands up for himself via a right hook.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of hook
Noun
  • Pattinson has the passive-aggressive cadence and trolling thunder of the real thing down pat, with more than a bit of fairy-tale troll thrown in for good measure.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Sep. 2026
  • These two aren't about to be sidetracked by some internet troll.
    — Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of troll
Noun
  • Alternatively, plant them in plug trays or milk jugs, a common method of winter sowing.
    — Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Ensuring your baby’s water temperature is always perfect is a breeze with the color-changing plug that monitors the temperature at all times.
    — BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of plug
Noun
  • Venus in your sign opposes the Moon in your partnership zone, increasing attraction while making differences in comfort, affection, or timing more obvious.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Millions watched American destinations around the world while international visitors experienced our hotels, restaurants, attractions and communities firsthand.
    — Rachel J.C. Fu, Sun Sentinel, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • Video from Citizen App showed another person trying to keep the pit bull away and then a police officer restraining the dog with a snare pole, leading it away as first responders attended to the victim.
    — Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The second was a one-handed snare in the corner of the end zone in the opening minutes of the third quarter to give Mandarin a double-digit lead in an eventual 38-21 win over Hollywood McArthur.
    — Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of snare
Noun
  • The Port Authority of Kansas City approved incentives for the development earlier this year.
    — Chris Higgins, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Iowa lawmakers will return to the Statehouse Friday to consider expanding the ceiling on state tax incentives in an effort to secure a $15 billion steel plant project for the state.
    — Hannah Fingerhut, Fortune, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of incentive
Noun
  • These aren’t leather scents (new cars, edgy jackets, saddles), which have been done since 1781, when The House of Creed first made Royal English Leather for King George III.
    — Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 2 Oct. 2026
  • With consistent use, our top picks also helped improve the appearance of discoloration, bumps, and uneven tone, while offering a pleasant scent and comfortable wear.
    — Glamour, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of scent

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