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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
Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
This recipe takes a classic grits recipe and spins it into an immensely flavorful breakfast casserole.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Billy Wilder, perhaps the greatest classic Hollywood screenwriter, spins a zippy yarn in this sneakily dark yet ultimately affirming story about a lowly employee at a Manhattan insurance company.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
This vaporizes, driving an expander that spins a generator to produce energy.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
Composer Daniel Lopatin spins an electronic score that hews more hedonistic Reagan-era ’80s than period-specific 1950s, with various songs of these two eras peppered throughout — this anachronistic but era-spanning soundtrack is perfectly attuned to the film’s themes.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
And of course there’s the detailed, historic Claridge’s Crest, circa 1898, that spins.
—Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
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
Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Taking the ice in a shimmering silver leotard, Liu dazzled the crowd and judges with a slew of unbelievable jumps, turns and spins.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026
Extremely rapid spins, for example, may point to a violent collision that shattered a larger parent body.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2026
In simple words, the spins were constantly reshuffling energy among themselves, triggering new emissions again and again.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
Across the state, communities are gearing up to give New York City's Times Square a run for its money and celebrate the arrival of 2026 with their own unique spins on a New Year's Eve tradition.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
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
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Therapeutic Chiron spins direct in your 11th House of Friendship, turning awkward group dynamics into teachable moments and opening space for clear team agreements.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 2 Jan. 2026
This recipe takes a classic grits recipe and spins it into an immensely flavorful breakfast casserole.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 31 Dec. 2025
Billy Wilder, perhaps the greatest classic Hollywood screenwriter, spins a zippy yarn in this sneakily dark yet ultimately affirming story about a lowly employee at a Manhattan insurance company.
—James Grebey, Vulture, 30 Dec. 2025
This vaporizes, driving an expander that spins a generator to produce energy.
—Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 29 Dec. 2025
Composer Daniel Lopatin spins an electronic score that hews more hedonistic Reagan-era ’80s than period-specific 1950s, with various songs of these two eras peppered throughout — this anachronistic but era-spanning soundtrack is perfectly attuned to the film’s themes.
—Katie Walsh, Boston Herald, 25 Dec. 2025
And of course there’s the detailed, historic Claridge’s Crest, circa 1898, that spins.
—Anne Bratskeir, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025
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
Noun
The food here is in its own giddy league, with Chef Guiseppe Raciti winning Zash its Michelin star in 2019 for his experimental spins of Sicilian classics.
—Rosalyn Wikeley, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
Taking the ice in a shimmering silver leotard, Liu dazzled the crowd and judges with a slew of unbelievable jumps, turns and spins.
—Hannah Dailey, Billboard, 12 Jan. 2026
Extremely rapid spins, for example, may point to a violent collision that shattered a larger parent body.
—Mike Wall, Space.com, 8 Jan. 2026
In simple words, the spins were constantly reshuffling energy among themselves, triggering new emissions again and again.
—Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 4 Jan. 2026
Across the state, communities are gearing up to give New York City's Times Square a run for its money and celebrate the arrival of 2026 with their own unique spins on a New Year's Eve tradition.
—Alexandra Simon, CBS News, 31 Dec. 2025
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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spins
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Adley, who at Marigold rotates dishes regularly, is enticing diners to Heretik with a chicken operation and shellfish, oysters and sea urchins.—
Miguel Otárola,
Denver Post,
6 Jan. 2026
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This is because the Sun rotates once every 28 days.—
Chris Young,
Interesting Engineering,
5 Jan. 2026
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In a video from the rescue mission shared on X, the aircrew is seen deploying a rescue swimmer, who swiftly swims to the disabled vessel and helps each boater to the helicopter's lift.—
Hunter Geisel,
CBS News,
18 Dec. 2025
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Meet Scuba Santa at Newport Aquarium Watch as Santa swims with sharks, rays, schools of fish and a sea turtle.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
14 Dec. 2025
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Due to Brigham’s indefinite incarceration and inability to earn an income, Taylor is seeking a lump-sum child support payment from his estate to satisfy his monthly obligation until the child graduates from high school or turns 18.—
Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
13 Jan. 2026
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After finishing the letter, Anna shares a look with her mother that eventually turns into a smile.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
12 Jan. 2026
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Those injuries disrupt lineups and rotations as rookie Noah Penda learned in the hour leading up to tip-off against the Sixers.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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The extra rotations are being made on defense.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
9 Jan. 2026
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The concierge team can make anything a reality from a private day trip with a gourmet picnic to visiting Hot Springs Cove via boat or floatplane, to bear-watching excursions with local outfitter James Whaling Station.—
Jennie Nunn,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Jan. 2026
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The headline addition is a Rhône River cruise through southern France, marking a fresh European waterway experience that blends scenic sailing with Disney-exclusive shore excursions.—
Josh Roberts,
USA Today,
10 Jan. 2026
Verb
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The vases also reflect his perspective that design should slow down and allow consumers to hold onto items for longer than the fashion cycle typically revolves today.—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Writer-director Annemarie Jacir takes on her largest-scale production to date with Palestine 36, a panoramic drama that interweaves period re-creations with evocative archival footage and revolves among characters both fictional and historical.—
Sheri Linden,
HollywoodReporter,
26 Nov. 2025
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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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According to the law, exhibition driving is described as operating a vehicle close to a crowd and intentionally skidding, swerving while accelerating or causing the wheels to lose contact with the ground, among other actions.—
Adam Thompson,
CBS News,
12 Jan. 2026
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Imagine how that respect must grow exponentially when going back a few decades further to the still-nascent days of motorsport, when automobiles were little more than powerful engines with frighteningly thin wheels attached.—
Viju Mathew,
Robb Report,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Spins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spins. Accessed 13 Jan. 2026.
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