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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
Julia Gomez, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
This ride spins you and shakes you around while blasting electronic music and a dazzling display of flashing lights.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Your dad points his finger at his own head and spins it.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
That vicious cycle spins in states such as California, Illinois, and Texas.
—Jeffrey Selingo, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
As the city around them spins into complete mayhem, the two young lovers try to reconnect.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
But the movie spins in wildly different directions.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
The steam spins a turbine, which drives the propeller for propulsion and also powers electrical generators.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Venus spins very slowly on its axis, and one day there is equivalent to 116 Earth days, or nearly four months.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Some restaurants only sell pho ga, a lighter riff using chicken, while others incorporate barbecue and other modern innovations to create distinctly Houstonian spins on the dish.
—Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
The start was powered in part by first-day spins on participating iHeartRadio stations.
—Russ Penuell, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
Others force themselves into helicopter spins to automatically land them in hazardous traps or areas of effect.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
The lasers converge and somehow create what looks like a circular portal to another planet which shimmers and spins.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Manon Bannerman and Megan Meiyok Skiendiel put differing spins on conical bras as outerwear, one peeking from under a blazer and the other over a figure-hugging dress.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The cocktail menu features Negronis with local spins (like the Old City Negroni), while spritzes— Aperol and otherwise—are also well represented.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Night one with Gavin MacMillan, the biomechanics expert charged with remodeling her serve, saw Gauff focusing hard on her form and her spins rather than her power.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Verb
In the Pacific, Hurricane Narda, a Category 1 hurricane, spins in the eastern Pacific, with maximum sustained winds of 90 mph.
—Julia Gomez, USA Today, 25 Sep. 2025
This ride spins you and shakes you around while blasting electronic music and a dazzling display of flashing lights.
—Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 22 Sep. 2025
Your dad points his finger at his own head and spins it.
—Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
That vicious cycle spins in states such as California, Illinois, and Texas.
—Jeffrey Selingo, New Yorker, 19 Sep. 2025
As the city around them spins into complete mayhem, the two young lovers try to reconnect.
—Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2025
But the movie spins in wildly different directions.
—David Sims, The Atlantic, 18 Sep. 2025
The steam spins a turbine, which drives the propeller for propulsion and also powers electrical generators.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 17 Sep. 2025
Venus spins very slowly on its axis, and one day there is equivalent to 116 Earth days, or nearly four months.
—Quanta Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
Noun
Antiferromagnetism involves electrons with opposing spins that cancel each other out.
—Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2025
Some restaurants only sell pho ga, a lighter riff using chicken, while others incorporate barbecue and other modern innovations to create distinctly Houstonian spins on the dish.
—Bao Ong, Bon Appetit Magazine, 23 Sep. 2025
The start was powered in part by first-day spins on participating iHeartRadio stations.
—Russ Penuell, Billboard, 19 Sep. 2025
Others force themselves into helicopter spins to automatically land them in hazardous traps or areas of effect.
—Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 18 Sep. 2025
The lasers converge and somehow create what looks like a circular portal to another planet which shimmers and spins.
—Caroline Reid, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Manon Bannerman and Megan Meiyok Skiendiel put differing spins on conical bras as outerwear, one peeking from under a blazer and the other over a figure-hugging dress.
—Oscar Holland, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
The cocktail menu features Negronis with local spins (like the Old City Negroni), while spritzes— Aperol and otherwise—are also well represented.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Night one with Gavin MacMillan, the biomechanics expert charged with remodeling her serve, saw Gauff focusing hard on her form and her spins rather than her power.
—Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 27 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spins
Verb
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The likelihood that Berube rotates Domi and Maccelli still exists.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Their menu rotates frequently to highlight seasonal flavors, but some dishes have become staples.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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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
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This is all but confirmed when Laura swims in a nearby pond and discovers her parents' missing car.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
25 Sep. 2025
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And the Buckeyes are working through some kinks in an offense that turns from conservative to aggressive in random segments of the game.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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Rock Springs turns a corner But now, the town is digging up this part of its migrant history and finding new ways to shed light on a dark moment in its past.—
Jenna McMurtry,
NPR,
28 Sep. 2025
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Though the White House technically lost a lawsuit brought by the Associated Press this spring, the president was still able to spin it as a win for his base by amending the way that all wire publications were included in the routine press pool rotations.—
Christian Datoc,
The Washington Examiner,
25 Sep. 2025
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The Knicks are expected to feature more depth under Brown, who has a history of using larger rotations.—
Grant Afseth,
MSNBC Newsweek,
25 Sep. 2025
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Puth and the band stretched out nearly every song with jams, breakdowns, and solos, with the star occasionally scatting along with his harmonically adventurous keyboard excursions.—
Brian Hiatt,
Rolling Stone,
26 Sep. 2025
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Emerald Cruises & Tours’ intimate ships offer exclusive excursions and thoughtful itineraries for unparalleled journeys in every season.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
26 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The classic book series revolves a misbehaving class whose teacher is mysteriously absent from school one day.—
Justin Kroll,
Deadline,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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This time the 6-foot-5, 230-pound quarterback showed off his wheels, converting a third-and-9 with a pile-pushing finish to a 20-yard run.—
Ralph D. Russo,
New York Times,
28 Sep. 2025
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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.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Of all her amazing travels and adventures, the one that stands out for me is her trip with a friend to Knight Inlet Lodge, in Black Creek, British Columbia, to view the grizzlies.—
Judy Bart Kancigor,
Oc Register,
25 Sep. 2025
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In the past five or so years, airlines have seen a surge in passengers flying for pleasure who were willing to buy their way into premium economy or business class cabins on their own dime for a little extra comfort during their travels.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
24 Sep. 2025
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“Spins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spins. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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