Synonyms of spins

spins 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spin

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotates
• revolves
• turns
• twirls
• whirls
• rolls
• wheels
• gyrates
• curls
• circles
• pirouettes
• spirals
• twists
• swirls
• pinwheels
• coils
• curves
• rings
• winds
• rounds
• pivots
• orbits
• twines
• circulates
• swivels
• encircles

2

as in swims

to be in a confused state as if from being twirled around

my head spun as I contemplated all the possible problems this restructuring could cause

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swims
• whirls
• turns
• reels
• swirls

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• collects
• calms
• settles
• steadies

3

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotates
• turns
• twirls
• swings
• twists
• swivels
• swirls
• whirls
• pivots
• wheels
• revolves
• rolls
• screws
• reels
• coils
• winds
• cranks
• unscrews
• circulates
• twiddles

spins

2 of 2

noun

plural of spin

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotations
• wheels
• twirls
• rolls
• curves
• reels
• twists
• revolutions
• curls
• spirals
• pirouettes
• gyrations
• whirls
• circles
• orbits
• coils
• whorls
• rings
• rounds
• circuits
• circulations
• eddies
• swirls

2

as in excursions

a short trip for pleasure

a family out for a spin on a beautiful Sunday afternoon

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excursions
• travels
• tours
• walks
• sashays
• rambles
• jaunts
• sorties
• outings
• junkets
• sallies
• expeditions
• journeys
• detours
• voyages
• hikes
• odysseys
• treks
• circuits
• safaris
• peregrinations
• pilgrimages

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of spins

Verb

Fission – or the splitting of atoms (usually uranium) – produces energy that heats a liquid (usually water) into steam, which then spins a turbine, generating electricity. — Donald Keough, Christian Science Monitor, 2 Sep. 2026

The camera spins on its own ketamine high as Peter (Firstman), party promoter extraordinaire and generous drug dealer, kicks off another evening. — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026

Its storyline spins the futile, determined chase of Wile to one day capture Roadrunner as something admirable, and applies that underdog mentality to the average person trying to navigate a late capitalist landscape that values profits over people. — Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 27 Aug. 2026

Others stand around a large gymnastics spring mat, waiting their turn as a preceding robot flips and spins through a floor routine. — Anna Coren, CBS News, 24 Aug. 2026

The platter spins atop a base with anti-vibration feet that features a pair each of 3-inch woofers and 1-inch tweeters, with 60W of power. — Brad Moon, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Studying stars like this one could help scientists measure those mysterious properties, including how fast the supermassive black hole spins. — ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026

Researchers have long theorized the black hole spins just like most other objects in the universe. — Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026

The polar vortex is a wintertime phenomenon, a large area of cold air high up in our atmosphere that normally spins over the North and South poles (as its name suggests). — Doyle Rice, USA Today, 15 Aug. 2026

Noun

Pinterest says Gen Z and Millennials are putting their own spins on trends rather than copying them, a sign that visible under-eyes and lived-in finishes could outlast the tired girl label itself. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026

Eleven million sales in America, countless radio spins and nearly a billion Spotify streams, and the copyright is Parton’s alone, bringing in millions of dollars on its own as a sizable piece of the icon’s expansive business empire. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 27 Aug. 2026

Roulette, slots, wagers, lotteries, raffles, lucky spins and prize wheels are all prohibited. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

Watch your baby’s face light up while this adorable penguin toy waddles and spins. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026

Many other qubit candidates have been explored, from electron spins to photons to more exotic quantum systems. — Ben Brubaker, Quanta Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026

Giving magnetic waves their own rhythm Magnons are collective waves of spins—the tiny magnetic moments inside a material. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 15 Aug. 2026

Chefs are finding ways to put innovative spins on the traditional dish. — Lea Tran, TheWeek, 10 Aug. 2026

The former focuses on radio spins, while the latter incorporates multiple forms of consumption, including streams, sales and airplay. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2026