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
  • Without a pole, hook, or tree to climb, squirrels are left defeated and bereft.
    — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 July 2026
  • Take a cue and hang your towel in a more unobtrusive place, like on a hook in the bathroom.
    — Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Definition of hook
Noun
  • 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
  • Not an inciting event for troll armadas to threaten the people involved.
    — Brian Hamilton, New York Times, 2 July 2026
Definition of troll
Noun
  • That compactness is the pitch, with one unit, one plug and no external hardware.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 July 2026
  • Our only major criticism was battery life, which can be easily fixed by keeping a plug nearby.
    — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 6 July 2026
Definition of plug
Noun
  • Yet until now there has not been a major film adaptation, which was part of the attraction.
    — Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026
  • As for the top cities, tried-and-true reign supreme with phenomenal attractions, superlative hotels, and electric dining scenes.
    — Travel + Leisure Editors, Travel + Leisure, 7 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
  • While the threshold sparked debate, the decree offers financial incentives for parties to merge by discounting registration fees for coalitions and alliances.
    — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
  • Administered by Proimágenes Colombia, Colombia’s CINA incentive (Audiovisual Investment Certificate) grants a transferable tax credit equal to 35% of eligible spending on audiovisual services in Colombia.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 10 July 2026
Definition of incentive
Noun
  • Also known as fragrance stacking, layering means mixing scents to create your own custom blend according to Almira Armstrong, founder of Lumira.
    — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 6 July 2026
  • The dogs, specially trained to detect human scent, have spent days searching for people trapped beneath the rubble of nearly 200 buildings that collapsed following the two powerful back-to-back earthquakes.
    — Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 5 July 2026
Definition of scent

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“Spinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spinner. Accessed 11 Jul. 2026.

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