spinner

noun

Definition of spinnernext
as in hook

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Recent Examples of spinner Ah, the days of the fidget spinner, Ed Sheeran and, for you college football faithful, UCF. — Noah White, Miami Herald, 17 Aug. 2026 Sri Lanka has opted for two fast bowlers and four spinners, including skipper Dhananjaya de Silva and left-arm spinner Sonal Dinusha, while 25-year-old off-spinner Keshara Nuwantha makes his test debut. — ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026 Just put your greens in the salad spinner before storing them in the fridge. — Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 14 Aug. 2026 If unpacking into hotel drawers isn't your style, the VersaPack+ carry-on spinner keeps everything compartmentalized from departure through arrival. — Lauren Dana Ellman, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 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
  • Fifth Round - Romero 10-9 (Lopez 49-46) Romero opened a huge gash over Lopez’s eye with a left hook and then nearly dropped him with a right hand.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 23 Aug. 2026
  • Lots of seemingly brave souls have submitted once activists got their hooks in them.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of hook
Noun
  • These social-media instincts, aided by his troll army, have enabled Bukele to achieve global virality.
    — Daniel Castro, New Yorker, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The movie was attacked by online trolls and later plagued by poor reviews.
    — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of troll
Noun
  • Nearly six years after the ComEd Four case was indicted, the plug isn’t being pulled just yet.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Shoes are way too clunky and be-socked feet on a bus are just asking to encounter a plug that’s strayed from a bunk while going round a corner.
    — Lily Moayeri, SPIN, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of plug
Noun
  • Travelers looking for an in-state getaway can also book vacation packages from Denver that combine the train with hotel stays and attractions in Glenwood Springs.
    — Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Continue reading … THROWBACK THRILLS — Disneyland fans beg for return of beloved '60s attraction that shuttered years ago.
    — , FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of attraction
Noun
  • On the final note, when the sticks hit the snare for the last time, Ryan dove on top of the crowd.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The team covers 6 to 12 miles a day on foot, tracking poachers and their snares.
    — Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of snare
Noun
  • The merger threatens to push production further abroad amid an already ongoing exodus, as well as to other states with cushy tax incentives.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 21 Aug. 2026
  • When compensation is tied to conversion, the incentive structure can encourage aggressive and off-brand marketing tactics.
    — Ivan Doruda, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of incentive
Noun
  • Anti Bast grounds saffron and warm cardamom (a fall spice rack classic) with incense absolute and amber, creating a warm, spicy scent ideal for cooler weather.
    — Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Shop even more fall scents in the Better Homes & Gardens collection at Walmart.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of scent

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“Spinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spinner. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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