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as in rotates
to move in circles around an axis or center
spinning on its axis, the Earth makes one complete rotation every 23 hours 56 minutes 4 seconds
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as in turns
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
spun the child around until he was hopelessly dizzy
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as in rotations
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
the ice skater moved into a tight spin at the end of her routine
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as in excursions
a short trip for pleasure
a family out for a spin on a beautiful Sunday afternoon
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Recent Examples of spins
Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
From May to November, Saturday Night Lights brings show jumping under the lights, with knock-out rounds, live music, and a family-friendly carnival atmosphere of pony rides, hobby horsing, face painting, and carousel spins.
—Belinda Luksic, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Slip into the vinyl listening lounge as a local DJ spins records, the room vibrating like a low-key house party.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
In that derelict playground, Lucy reminisces about her hippie youth, then spins in joyful abandon on a rusty carrousel.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
In an effort to impress Arthur, Tom spins a grand tale about how the first people to arrive in Widow’s Bay had a totally empty island all to themselves.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Fascism spins the greatest fictions of all time—about race, about origins, about past and future glories—and people eat them up.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
My biggest complaint is that while the main narrative does wrap up tidily, the story also spins forward in a way that demands a sequel (which Spufford is already working on).
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The robot handled spins up to 450 rad/s with over 75% return rates.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Leigh Ann Henion, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Delicate woven and stitched fabrics can easily stretch, snag, or tear during high-speed spins.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
This reflects both how Scott Brown had adapted to using just one hand at the wheel, as well as how sports cars and their wider tires, compared to the F1 cars of the 1950s, could be made to slide more without risking time lost in spins.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 8 May 2026
Hoping to speed things along, the CEA-Leti team came up with a different way of sensing spins.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
While the exact preparation of the original remains sacrosanct, that hasn’t stopped other Louisville establishments from putting their own spins on it.
—Rich Warren, Saveur, 29 Apr. 2026
The menu offers the classic, along with more than a dozen creative spins.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Folks stop in after strolling the RiverWalk or a bike ride along the Beerline Trail for fresh coffee, hot Rishi tea and super smart vegetarian and vegan spins on traditional brunch favorites.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
The system is reliable since the spins of the sensor qubit and its auxiliary qubit are entangled.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Verb
The arrests of nine people on the bridge — along with two rally organizers a couple days earlier — capped a two-month operation to track down dirt bike and ATV riders suspected of traveling in packs for sideshows and spins across the Bay Area, said Oakland police Chief Jim Beere.
—Jakob Rodgers, Mercury News, 4 May 2026
From May to November, Saturday Night Lights brings show jumping under the lights, with knock-out rounds, live music, and a family-friendly carnival atmosphere of pony rides, hobby horsing, face painting, and carousel spins.
—Belinda Luksic, Southern Living, 2 May 2026
Slip into the vinyl listening lounge as a local DJ spins records, the room vibrating like a low-key house party.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
In that derelict playground, Lucy reminisces about her hippie youth, then spins in joyful abandon on a rusty carrousel.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
In an effort to impress Arthur, Tom spins a grand tale about how the first people to arrive in Widow’s Bay had a totally empty island all to themselves.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Fascism spins the greatest fictions of all time—about race, about origins, about past and future glories—and people eat them up.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
My biggest complaint is that while the main narrative does wrap up tidily, the story also spins forward in a way that demands a sequel (which Spufford is already working on).
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The robot handled spins up to 450 rad/s with over 75% return rates.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
Noun
Located in the heart of downtown Blowing Rock, the restaurant serves new American classics, including spins on steak and fish, as well as a long list of appetizer spreads made with local ingredients.
—Leigh Ann Henion, Southern Living, 9 May 2026
Delicate woven and stitched fabrics can easily stretch, snag, or tear during high-speed spins.
—Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
This reflects both how Scott Brown had adapted to using just one hand at the wheel, as well as how sports cars and their wider tires, compared to the F1 cars of the 1950s, could be made to slide more without risking time lost in spins.
—Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 8 May 2026
Hoping to speed things along, the CEA-Leti team came up with a different way of sensing spins.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
While the exact preparation of the original remains sacrosanct, that hasn’t stopped other Louisville establishments from putting their own spins on it.
—Rich Warren, Saveur, 29 Apr. 2026
The menu offers the classic, along with more than a dozen creative spins.
—Megan Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 28 Apr. 2026
Folks stop in after strolling the RiverWalk or a bike ride along the Beerline Trail for fresh coffee, hot Rishi tea and super smart vegetarian and vegan spins on traditional brunch favorites.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
The system is reliable since the spins of the sensor qubit and its auxiliary qubit are entangled.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spins
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Others welcomed the update, noting that Costco frequently rotates items on its food court menu depending on demand and availability.—
Kelly McGreal,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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The tumbler’s leakproof lid also rotates for three comfortable sipping positions.—
Sian Babish,
PEOPLE,
9 May 2026
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Harry Styles uses ice baths for post-show recovery and frequently swims outdoors, including dips at Dublin’s Vico Baths.—
Hanna Wickes,
Sacbee.com,
8 May 2026
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There, in the scorching desert, guarded by fences and video surveillance, this fish swims around in a sunken fishbowl made of rock that's been its only natural home for millennia.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
7 May 2026
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Another turns downtown into Taste of Black Harrisburg, with food vendors, live mural painting, music, comedy, and chef demonstrations taking over the block.—
Shelby Stewart,
Essence,
14 May 2026
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The device turns virtually any liquid into a frosty drink within 20 to 30 minutes — with a couple of exceptions.—
Clint Davis,
PEOPLE,
14 May 2026
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Beyond the Lakers’ evolving second-round rotations, Redick stressed that his team would need to move into its offense quicker during Game 2 and in the remainder of the series.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
8 May 2026
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Some of Atkinson’s rotations were awkward because of Allen’s early foul trouble and the fact Atkinson was cognizant of playing a Game 7 just a couple of days earlier and was concerned about fatigue.—
Jason Lloyd,
New York Times,
6 May 2026
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The hotel can also arrange excursions to witness the bioluminescence at Laguna de Manialtepec.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
14 May 2026
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The Navy and park service declined to provide details of those permitted to take such excursions.—
Jim Mustian,
Chicago Tribune,
14 May 2026
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The moving drama revolves on a young boy, the film’s titular character, who escapes the bombing of his southern Iranian village in which his family is killed.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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When the stage revolves late in the play to display Susan’s opulent digs the pale shades of whites and golds almost hurt our eyes.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
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The heady Moon whirls into your 6th House of Effort, highlighting habits that support productivity.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
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Elmer Rodríguez twirls a against his former team while representing Puerto Rico.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Shauna Martel, a teaching assistant at the Osher Map Library twirls a massive globe around and points to Australia.—
Jackie Northam,
NPR,
7 Dec. 2025
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“Spins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spins. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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