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

What to do nearby While the free continental breakfast is fine, do pop over to Madcap Coffee for an excellent roast, or take a short stroll to colorful SPKRBOX, a coffee bar by day that spins vinyl by night. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 July 2026

The book pays homage to all your classic romance tropes — fake relationship, enemies to lovers, boy next door — but spins them on their head in this new take on what happily ever after looks like. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 31 July 2026

She will be joined by Japanese legend Ayami Sato, considered the greatest women’s baseball player in the world, with nearly 80 mph pitches and a curveball that spins faster than most MLB pitchers. — Kendra Nordin Beato, Christian Science Monitor, 31 July 2026

New spins on an old favorite From American Legion halls to church basements, the simplicity of Bingo and its ability to let large groups play at once is why the game raises billions of dollars for charities and non-profits. — David Morgan, CBS News, 30 July 2026

Brett Pawlak’s camera spins a cartwheel alongside a flying kick, then plunges into the eye of a tornado of bad guys trapped in a web. — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026

Flipping spins The first news comes from a publication in Nature from a company called HRL Laboratories, the descendant of the research program launched by Howard Hughes. — ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026

Highstar’s multi-tier battery shield could ensure that when the next massive AI model spins up, the lights stay on. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 27 July 2026

That constant back-and-forth spins a set of wheels connected to a gearbox, which spreads the mechanical load across several smaller components rather than one central point, reducing wear. — New Atlas, 21 July 2026

Noun

The ranking measures the most popular R&B and hip-hop tracks in the United States by combining streaming activity, sales and spins at radio. — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

In theory, this means any two spins could be moved around arbitrarily, brought into proximity, and entangled. — ArsTechnica, 29 July 2026

Aldi and Trader Joe’s have offered their own spins on hot honey, albeit for a limited time. — Katlyn Moncada, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 July 2026

The equestrian competition sees 16 riders guide horses through a precise pattern of circles, spins and stops in pursuit of reining’s highest honor – and the grand prize. — Peter White, Deadline, 23 July 2026

Known as nitrogen-vacancy centers, these atomic-scale structures allow the system to manipulate electron and nuclear spins without needing liquid helium or high-vacuum environments. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 21 July 2026

Despite all the different spins and flavors, this classic Ranch water will never ever disappoint. — Nellah Bailey McGough, Southern Living, 4 July 2026

These devices use quantum systems, such as atoms or electron spins, as highly sensitive probes. — Alex Krasnok, Scientific American, 25 June 2026

Widow’s Bay never feels more like Parks and Recreation than in scenes set in the town’s museum, which offers glimpses of a long, strange history that often play like dark spins on similar revelations of Pawnee, Indiana’s past. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 15 June 2026