spinner

noun

Definition of spinnernext
as in hook

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Recent Examples of spinner As ever, the balance of the side was affected without the England captain which led to no spinner, seven specialist batters and Jofra Archer at No 8 heading up a tail almost as long as ours at the Oval against New Zealand in 1999. — Nasser Hussain, New York Times, 23 June 2026 Each suitcase is made with four oversized, 360-degree spinner wheels and a lightweight hardshell case, which makes rolling them over different surfaces a breeze. — Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2026 Designed to move effortlessly To address this, the COOLIFE set features 360-degree multi-directional spinner wheels designed for smooth and quiet operation. — New Atlas, 22 June 2026 The spinner in Burgess Park, London deposits its users at Blessington Street Basin in Dublin. — Literary Hub, 17 June 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
  • This is the hook for Californians who brag that the state has the world’s fourth-largest economy.
    — Jonathan Lansner, Oc Register, 18 July 2026
  • From the band’s home studio in Texas, Muñoz spoke with Variety about his obsession with iconic rock hooks, the secret to crafting adventurous accordion lines and the music legend who appears on Intocable’s latest album.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Variety, 16 July 2026
Definition of hook
Noun
  • Russia has used troll farms, fake social-media personas, and hacked materials to inflame political divisions in the United States, most notably during the 2016 campaign.
    — Eric Cortellessa, Time, 14 July 2026
  • This isn't the first time athletes have ever had to deal with mean fans, or online trolls, or idiots behind a keyboard.
    — Zach Dean OutKick, FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of troll
Noun
  • This plug protected one of the 59 screws attaching the aft heatshield to the Apollo 8 command module in December 1968.
    — Popular Science Team, Popular Science, 16 July 2026
  • What gives Smith staying power on the roster is his spark-plug ability on special teams.
    — Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 11 July 2026
Definition of plug
Noun
  • This year’s version was beefed up with a few extra attractions to go along with some of the staples which again included the food tent and beer garden, the golf challenge held at Depot Pond and a pet show.
    — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • Best Hotels & Resorts The Junto The Junto, a 198-room independent lifestyle hotel, sits along the Scioto River in the Peninsula, directly across from COSI (the Center of Science and Industry) and within walking distance of downtown attractions.
    — Rafael Pena, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2026
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • Also called devil's snare, the plant's seeds, roots, stems, and leaves are all dangerous if ingested.
    — Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 4 July 2026
  • So, bringing the expressive pads allowed people to experiment with making music by sliding their fingers across them, putting a snare in the middle and a rim shot around the edges.
    — Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 30 June 2026
Definition of snare
Noun
  • The people who did it anyway The objection says courage doesn't survive the incentives.
    — Sachin H. Jain, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • The total value of this incentive is estimated to be $239,192.
    — Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 17 July 2026
Definition of incentive
Noun
  • Packed with antioxidants, this formula helps defend against UV damage from sun exposure while leaving behind a vacation-worthy tropical scent.
    — Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026
  • In some ultra-competitive genres—Northern soul, hip-hop, jungle—selectors have been known to cover up the center stickers of their records, or leave white labels unmarked, to throw boothsnooping DJs off the scent.
    — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 18 July 2026
Definition of scent

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