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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
Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
This spins Salley out all over again.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
As a magnetar spins on its axis at nearly the speed of light, its immense magnetic field contorts, coils and twists to pump out powerful radiation.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
Earth spins on its axis, which runs from the South Pole through the center of the Earth to the North Pole, once a day.
—Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
There are as many flavor profiles for chicken salad as there are kitchens in the South, and this one is one of our favorite springtime spins on the classic.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
My anxious imagination just spins constantly into possible futures.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
The Chook on South Pearl Street looks discreet from the outside — a flat, black entry — though its interior is warm and open-air, and the rotisserie that spins in the back of the room makes the place smell heavenly.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
The al pastor that spins on a trompo behind the counter is also made with a familial recipe, coated in a generational marinade.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
After that's locked and loaded, gently closing the door starts the mechanism and the disc spins, the player starts auto reading and then playback begins.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
Women formed their own manga circles and began to self-publish work called doujinshi, which could include homoerotic spins on popular shonen (boys’ manga) like the soccer series Captain Tsubasa.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Even to the casual viewer, Liu seemed to float through the program, completing triple-triple combinations and dizzying spins with ease.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
BaubleBar debuted new trinkets and accessories inspired by the characters; Brooks Brothers launched a capsule collection with Snoopy dressed up in a bowtie, and more brands showcased unique spins on the beloved characters.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
The 18-year-old wowed with a graceful performance that included beautiful extensions and spins.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
Judges score the flips and spins, including pretzel-like shapes with skis splayed or crossed, before the skiers pull up at the last split second and slam skis-first into the landing area, kicking up a spray of snow.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Many will put special spins on traditional Lunar New Year dishes for the Year of the Fire Horse, which starts Tuesday.
—Terry Tang, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
Verb
Even as Riley’s high-concept, allegorical sci-fi spins wildly out of control, especially around a teleportation device that’s somehow both under- and overexplained, the three actors ground a dizzying, entertaining acid trip that plays all the way to the back of the room.
—Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 12 Mar. 2026
This spins Salley out all over again.
—Brian Moylan, Vulture, 12 Mar. 2026
As a magnetar spins on its axis at nearly the speed of light, its immense magnetic field contorts, coils and twists to pump out powerful radiation.
—Joseph Howlett, Scientific American, 11 Mar. 2026
Earth spins on its axis, which runs from the South Pole through the center of the Earth to the North Pole, once a day.
—Vahe Peroomian, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
There are as many flavor profiles for chicken salad as there are kitchens in the South, and this one is one of our favorite springtime spins on the classic.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2026
My anxious imagination just spins constantly into possible futures.
—Stuart Miller, Oc Register, 28 Feb. 2026
The Chook on South Pearl Street looks discreet from the outside — a flat, black entry — though its interior is warm and open-air, and the rotisserie that spins in the back of the room makes the place smell heavenly.
—Miguel Otárola, Denver Post, 27 Feb. 2026
The al pastor that spins on a trompo behind the counter is also made with a familial recipe, coated in a generational marinade.
—Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 27 Feb. 2026
Noun
Kobrya continued on to the Showcase Showdown, in which players spin a large wheel listing small dollar amounts up to $1, aiming to get a number as close to $1 as possible — without going over within two spins.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
After that's locked and loaded, gently closing the door starts the mechanism and the disc spins, the player starts auto reading and then playback begins.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
Women formed their own manga circles and began to self-publish work called doujinshi, which could include homoerotic spins on popular shonen (boys’ manga) like the soccer series Captain Tsubasa.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Even to the casual viewer, Liu seemed to float through the program, completing triple-triple combinations and dizzying spins with ease.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
BaubleBar debuted new trinkets and accessories inspired by the characters; Brooks Brothers launched a capsule collection with Snoopy dressed up in a bowtie, and more brands showcased unique spins on the beloved characters.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
The 18-year-old wowed with a graceful performance that included beautiful extensions and spins.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 17 Feb. 2026
Judges score the flips and spins, including pretzel-like shapes with skis splayed or crossed, before the skiers pull up at the last split second and slam skis-first into the landing area, kicking up a spray of snow.
—ABC News, 16 Feb. 2026
Many will put special spins on traditional Lunar New Year dishes for the Year of the Fire Horse, which starts Tuesday.
—Terry Tang, Fortune, 16 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spins
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Many expect the English forward to start as Liam Rosenior rotates his squad.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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The collar rotates 360 degrees and uses a thumb screw to set it and lock it into place.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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Julia Phillips followed, soon after, with Bear, a novel about two sisters, caring for their dying mother, and their sudden, contrasting relationships with a lone male grizzly bear that swims ashore their island, off the Oregon coast.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
3 Mar. 2026
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Isabelle hops, arms splayed upward, hits the water, and swims to Mom.—
Gerald Witt,
AJC.com,
1 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Only one thing visually turns me off—the XRT PRO badge on the back.—
Andrew P. Collins,
The Drive,
12 Mar. 2026
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Scallops, for example, come cured in a chilli, annatto and coconut cream, and tiramisu turns an Instagrammable shade of violet with blueberries and purple yam.—
The Week UK,
TheWeek,
12 Mar. 2026
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This time around, Verlander can slot in between RHPs Jack Flaherty and Casey Mize in lengthening out one of the game’s best rotations.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
11 Mar. 2026
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That includes, Cronin elaborated, defensive rotations, offensive execution and individual player development.—
Aaron Heisen,
Daily News,
11 Mar. 2026
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Camp Sarika coordinates excursions with expert Arizona, Utah, and Navajo guides who have thousands of hikes and decades of experience under their belt.—
Laura Dannen Redman,
Robb Report,
12 Mar. 2026
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The journalist says the best excursions with kids in tow are EdVenture Columbia, the South Carolina State Museum, the Riverbanks Zoo & Garden, and Finlay Park.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
12 Mar. 2026
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The song revolves slowly, casting loop against deepening loop, asking for the same careful quality of attention as William Basinski or Stars of the Lid.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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His latest work, which is set, and shot, in a remote Turkish mountain village, revolves on a land dispute rooted in the conflict over rights for Turkey’s Kurdish minority.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
Verb
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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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The amendment allows a property owner to put two ADUs or tiny homes on wheels on lots.—
Mark Dee
March 12,
Idaho Statesman,
12 Mar. 2026
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
12 Mar. 2026
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“Spins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spins. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.
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