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spinner

noun

Definition of spinnernext
as in hook

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Recent Examples of spinner 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 Ah, the days of the fidget spinner, Ed Sheeran and, for you college football faithful, UCF. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 17 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
  • Steinem had likened wearing the bunny suit to feeling like meat on a hook.
    — Emily St. Martin, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2026
  • Another scam promises a free Medicare Health Kit The second campaign uses a different hook.
    — Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 4 Sep. 2026
Definition of hook
Noun
  • This won't be the last time Usha Vance faces criticism and trolls from the internet, that much is for sure.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 7 Sep. 2026
  • Despite his powerful positions, Musk has also embraced the role of internet troll, using his massive online platforms to spew erratic, seemingly contradictory positions and frequently whip his army of followers into a frenzy.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2026
Definition of troll
Noun
  • Check that the entire cord is free of cuts and that the plug has all three prongs, which is critical to protect against a shock if water has collected inside the equipment.
    — Jalen Williams, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • The new approach removes the plug altogether by pairing two paper-thin nickel-titanium films that work in tandem.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of plug
Noun
  • Best of all, its central Old Town location puts Duval Street and many of Key West’s restaurants, bars, and attractions within easy walking distance.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • Researchers have long recognized that humor can grab attention, deepen social connection, and build attraction.
    — Norbert Schwarz, Harvard Business Review, 14 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
  • States got creative with all sorts of financial incentives, from million-dollar prizes to college scholarships.
    — Adam Zimmerman, STAT, 11 Sep. 2026
  • The suspension has already squeezed Indian exporters, as Dubai has long served as a key commercial hub for India's trade with Iran, giving India a direct economic incentive.
    — Kyra Colah, FOXNews.com, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of incentive
Noun
  • The scent of burning copal filled the air on a recent Monday night as Nury Ortega placed a headdress of long, colorful feathers on her head.
    — Laura Rodríguez Presa, Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026
  • Its rich, satisfying lather has a light citrus scent to make wash days feel just a little more elevated.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 5 Sep. 2026
Definition of scent

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“Spinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spinner. Accessed 16 Sep. 2026.

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