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as in rotated
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 twirled
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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Recent Examples of spun
Entertainers tend to bend memory to their advantage; Margolick, contemptuous of myth, straightens the record, especially the legends spun by Mel Brooks, Caesar’s protégé.
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David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Shaw spun away and angled a low far-post shot past Lorena, tilting the game toward the visiting team.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Kaira then spun her sister around to face Anthony, who was kneeling while holding out a ring.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
In this new study, proteins were extracted from the yeast, dissolved in a solvent, and forced through a spinneret to create continuous fibers, which were then spun into yarn.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
For these reasons and others, Duan says that his team has spun HLS into a startup company—Convergency Biotech—with the goal to develop HLS workstations user-friendly enough for any lab.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
Nearly 90 waterspouts spun across the Great Lakes this past week, according to a nonprofit group that tracks the weather phenomenon.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The process brings hemp fibers down to 35 millimeters so it can be spun in a blend on existing cotton spinning systems.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
The Bad Boy Records founder who spun his music, media, and beverage businesses into a billion-dollar fortune, was convicted on July 2 of two counts of violating the century-old Mann Act.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
David Denby, New Yorker, 10 Nov. 2025
Shaw spun away and angled a low far-post shot past Lorena, tilting the game toward the visiting team.
—Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 10 Nov. 2025
Kaira then spun her sister around to face Anthony, who was kneeling while holding out a ring.
—Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 10 Nov. 2025
In this new study, proteins were extracted from the yeast, dissolved in a solvent, and forced through a spinneret to create continuous fibers, which were then spun into yarn.
—Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 4 Nov. 2025
For these reasons and others, Duan says that his team has spun HLS into a startup company—Convergency Biotech—with the goal to develop HLS workstations user-friendly enough for any lab.
—Perri Thaler, IEEE Spectrum, 30 Oct. 2025
Nearly 90 waterspouts spun across the Great Lakes this past week, according to a nonprofit group that tracks the weather phenomenon.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 28 Oct. 2025
The process brings hemp fibers down to 35 millimeters so it can be spun in a blend on existing cotton spinning systems.
—Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Oct. 2025
The Bad Boy Records founder who spun his music, media, and beverage businesses into a billion-dollar fortune, was convicted on July 2 of two counts of violating the century-old Mann Act.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 20 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spun
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Williams connected with rookie wide receiver Luther Burden for a 27-yard gain on a comeback route against rookie cornerback Korie Black, who rotated with Deonte Banks throughout the game.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Patriots have rotated their linebackers next to Robert Spillane all season with Elliss, Jack Gibbens, Marte Mapu and Jahlani Tavai all seeing snaps.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Some people even swam across the mile-wide river, or walked across its ice in winter, believing that freedom and opportunity awaited them on the other side.—
Equal Justice Initiative,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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Stewart eventually swam to shore and walked to the Deer Park Life Saving Station.—
Sarah Moore,
Freep.com,
4 Nov. 2025
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The pair twirled together onstage before Karagach, 32, stepped in to finish the contemporary routine.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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As the routine twirled to a close, Olivia ran back, embracing her older brother to thunderous applause.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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During every storm, a sunspot had revolved into position near the apparent center of the solar surface, like the turret of a battleship lining up its target.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Also, activity in the consumer discretionary sector revolved largely around megacap stocks—both those that pulled back in September, and those that posted strong rallies.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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After a Joey Estes fastball came near his head, Robles whirled around and chucked his bat at the pitcher.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Aug. 2025
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Between events, Diamandis whirled around, making and cementing connections.—
Tad Friend,
New Yorker,
4 Aug. 2025
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Ovechkin gathered the puck on his forehand, quickly turned it over to his backhand and whipped it into the net.—
Sean Gentille,
New York Times,
6 Nov. 2025
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His solo debut, Barbarian, made more than $45 million on a budget of less than $5 million, and now Warners was entrusting the actor turned director with a movie costing eight times that.—
David Canfield,
HollywoodReporter,
6 Nov. 2025
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In Manassas Park, Virginia, a city that is nearly 40% Hispanic, the electorate swung 22 points to the left last week for Democratic Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger.—
Halle Troadec,
ABC News,
10 Nov. 2025
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In May, the indictment said, Clase agreed to throw a ball at a certain point in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the batter swung, resulting in a strike, costing the bettors $4,000 in wagers.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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Others said preachers twisted scripture to silence them.—
Mike Hixenbaugh,
NBC news,
30 Oct. 2025
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Late in the second half against the Cowboys, Surtain tried to wrap up Pickens and twisted 360 degrees while trying to bring the wideout down around his upper body.—
Luca Evans,
Denver Post,
27 Oct. 2025
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“Spun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spun. Accessed 11 Nov. 2025.
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