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

By tracking the star, scientists hope to probe how the supermassive black hole spins. — Adithi Ramakrishnan, Los Angeles Times, 23 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

In March and April 2025, the researchers pointed IXPE at 1E 1547-5408, a magnetar that spins once every two seconds and is unusual among its kind for steadily emitting radio waves. — Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 14 Aug. 2026

One planet spins almost on its side, another is hotter than the world closest to the Sun, and a moon is being continuously reshaped by volcanic eruptions. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 11 Aug. 2026

Burke teases out the mystery of what’s truly happened, and why, until the very end, when a twist spins the entire book on its axis. — Rachel Syme, New Yorker, 9 Aug. 2026

Noun

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

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