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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
Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
Washing machines are designed with balance in mind so the drum spins correctly during the wash and rinse cycles, cleaning and partially drying the contents.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Furba spins the prayer wheels surrounding the base of the monastery.
—Joe Baur, Outside, 31 Oct. 2025
Michelle spins a long and complicated tale, but insists Teddy was wrong about the Andromedans trying to infiltrate and poison humanity.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Shai Fargian, corporate executive chef at Calle Sol, spins that take into something more primal.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Second is its patience, which leads to some extremely effective scares as producer/writer/director/cinematographer/editor Oren Peli spins the tale of an ordinary suburban couple terrorized by an unseen entity.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
It's powered by a digital motor that spins up to 110,000 RPM, and delivers 115 Air Watts of suction that pulls up dirt, pet hair, and crumbs across carpets or hard floors.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The primary concern will be Melissa’s slow crawl through the central Caribbean as the storm spins aimlessly south of Hispaniola.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Yahya Salem, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Her twirls and spins are more careful, as befits a septuagenarian, and each was cheered enthusiastically by a crowd urging her on.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
On Friday, the band will release Forever (Legendary Edition), which offers fresh spins on the album’s songs with an all-star cast that includes Bruce Springsteen, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Jason Isbell, Carin Leon, Joe Elliott, Robbie Williams, Avril Lavigne, and more.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
The more experienced steppers intertwine the basics with spins, walks and more.
—Alexa Stone
updated October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
However, like most spins, there could be volatility out of the gate when Solstice separates from Honeywell later this month.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
The humanoid also nails a couple of spins and launches a few punches.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Colors can fade fast from frequent washing and spins in the dryer.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Domestic violence quashed a squeaky-clean image that had once been suitable for Doublemint-gum ads, necessitating a new musical calculus that took a few spins to nail.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
For example, a key scene where Amélie’s nanny Nishio creates and spins two tops, as a metaphor for their powerful soulmate connection, came from a memory a color artist offered.
—Wilson Chapman, IndieWire, 7 Nov. 2025
Washing machines are designed with balance in mind so the drum spins correctly during the wash and rinse cycles, cleaning and partially drying the contents.
—Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Nov. 2025
Furba spins the prayer wheels surrounding the base of the monastery.
—Joe Baur, Outside, 31 Oct. 2025
Michelle spins a long and complicated tale, but insists Teddy was wrong about the Andromedans trying to infiltrate and poison humanity.
—Megan McCluskey, Time, 31 Oct. 2025
Shai Fargian, corporate executive chef at Calle Sol, spins that take into something more primal.
—Timothy Depeugh, Charlotte Observer, 30 Oct. 2025
Second is its patience, which leads to some extremely effective scares as producer/writer/director/cinematographer/editor Oren Peli spins the tale of an ordinary suburban couple terrorized by an unseen entity.
—Katie Rife, Entertainment Weekly, 29 Oct. 2025
It's powered by a digital motor that spins up to 110,000 RPM, and delivers 115 Air Watts of suction that pulls up dirt, pet hair, and crumbs across carpets or hard floors.
—PC Magazine, 24 Oct. 2025
The primary concern will be Melissa’s slow crawl through the central Caribbean as the storm spins aimlessly south of Hispaniola.
—Doyle Rice, USA Today, 22 Oct. 2025
Noun
Many descendants have followed, including traditional media companies that are still trying to find new spins on the concept.
—Yahya Salem, CNN Money, 9 Nov. 2025
Her twirls and spins are more careful, as befits a septuagenarian, and each was cheered enthusiastically by a crowd urging her on.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
On Friday, the band will release Forever (Legendary Edition), which offers fresh spins on the album’s songs with an all-star cast that includes Bruce Springsteen, Lainey Wilson, Jelly Roll, Jason Isbell, Carin Leon, Joe Elliott, Robbie Williams, Avril Lavigne, and more.
—Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Oct. 2025
The more experienced steppers intertwine the basics with spins, walks and more.
—Alexa Stone
updated October 21, Kansas City Star, 21 Oct. 2025
However, like most spins, there could be volatility out of the gate when Solstice separates from Honeywell later this month.
—Paulina Likos, CNBC, 21 Oct. 2025
The humanoid also nails a couple of spins and launches a few punches.
—Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2025
Colors can fade fast from frequent washing and spins in the dryer.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2025
Domestic violence quashed a squeaky-clean image that had once been suitable for Doublemint-gum ads, necessitating a new musical calculus that took a few spins to nail.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 9 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spins
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On the power play, Geekie rotates between the strong-side flank and the off-side elbow.—
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
11 Nov. 2025
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However, don’t be surprised if Miami rotates cornerback in this game.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
9 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Lo then jumps overboard to escape the assault and swims through the freezing waters to shore.—
Megan McCluskey,
Time,
10 Oct. 2025
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The only drama so far is Nicolle swims up to Mel, hangs off his neck, and starts making out with him.—
Ali Barthwell,
Vulture,
25 Sep. 2025
Verb
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If the sky turns ominous and thunder can be heard, find a secure place for shelter.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
10 Nov. 2025
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And in the fall, when the air turns crisp and the fields turn orange, this unassuming little town reminds visitors that sometimes, the most unique places grow from the simplest seeds (pun intended).—
Karthika Gupta,
Travel + Leisure,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The Oilers enjoyed good special teams this month, partly due to using McDavid and Draisaitl as regulars in both rotations.—
Allan Mitchell,
New York Times,
2 Nov. 2025
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The goal and focus of Brown's offense are to get everyone involved and force defenses to make more rotations and decisions, rather than keeping the offense predictable and easier to solve for defenders.—
Ricardo Sandoval,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Nestled on the banks of Lake Ihema is Ruzizi Tented Lodge, an eco-lodge featuring local artisan designs and a variety of safari options, including night drives and boat excursions.—
Elizabeth Gordon,
Travel + Leisure,
8 Nov. 2025
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But if the shutdown results in a delay or cancellation that your airline attributes to a common carrier issue, your policy could cover incidentals at the airport as well as non-refundable deposits for hotel rooms, excursions and more.—
Liz Knueven,
CNBC,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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This annual event occurs when the Earth revolves into a stream of material left by Halley’s Comet.—
Dean Regas,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
17 Oct. 2025
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The Wizards’ argument revolves more around versatility.—
Josh Robbins,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2025
Noun
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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,
10 Nov. 2025
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And the boy looked at this giant peppermint on the wheels and felt pride.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
Noun
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The idea originated from Curiel’s travels in the region with his wife and business partner, Kasie Curiel.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
8 Nov. 2025
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That mission extends beyond his own travels.—
Jordan Greene,
PEOPLE,
6 Nov. 2025
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“Spins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spins. Accessed 13 Nov. 2025.
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