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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
Jones appeared to target Bourne, who spun the opposite way of Jones’ throw.
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Cam Inman, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Richards, therefore, was on an island with Valencia, who spun him around and finished expertly.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Off of a double handoff in the backfield, sophomore Christian Simmons shed a few would-be tacklers, then spun his way to pay dirt for a 13-yard touchdown scamper.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Pop was always premised on replay value—but no matter how many times someone spun their CD of Bedtime Stories, Madonna received money only from the initial sale.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
When these fibers are spun, these properties affect the yarn outcome.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
His belief spun within the rapidly moving breeze of a college football trend of skill position players, especially receivers, taking the field and starring as freshmen.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Combs, 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 transportation to engage in prostitution.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Once dry, hats-in-process undergo a second blocking to further impress the shape, and are then crown-ironed, which sees the hats spun on pads heated to 250 degrees while being brushed to ensure its fur runs in a single direction.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Cam Inman, Mercury News, 13 Oct. 2025
Richards, therefore, was on an island with Valencia, who spun him around and finished expertly.
—Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 11 Oct. 2025
Off of a double handoff in the backfield, sophomore Christian Simmons shed a few would-be tacklers, then spun his way to pay dirt for a 13-yard touchdown scamper.
—Brendan Connelly, Boston Herald, 11 Oct. 2025
Pop was always premised on replay value—but no matter how many times someone spun their CD of Bedtime Stories, Madonna received money only from the initial sale.
—Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 10 Oct. 2025
When these fibers are spun, these properties affect the yarn outcome.
—Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 9 Oct. 2025
His belief spun within the rapidly moving breeze of a college football trend of skill position players, especially receivers, taking the field and starring as freshmen.
—Noah White, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Combs, 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 transportation to engage in prostitution.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2025
Once dry, hats-in-process undergo a second blocking to further impress the shape, and are then crown-ironed, which sees the hats spun on pads heated to 250 degrees while being brushed to ensure its fur runs in a single direction.
—Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spun
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Lifeguards Steve Ayers, Maddie Gamette, Kailey Bayanat, Masen Karsten, Samuel Muller and Brandon Tran rotated while providing 35 minutes of CPR in the open ocean, timing their compressions with the rise and fall of the boat.—
Laylan Connelly,
Oc Register,
11 Oct. 2025
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Tires need to be properly inflated and rotated regularly.—
Eric D. Lawrence,
USA Today,
10 Oct. 2025
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The archives stated that after the attack, more than 1,000 POWs ended up in the water as the ship sank, and many of them swam toward land, where Japanese military recaptured a lot.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
10 Oct. 2025
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Carter swam inside behind Ojomo and had a clear path to Mayfield.—
Brooks Kubena,
New York Times,
1 Oct. 2025
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Hartman then twirled his hand as Gudbranson looked up and then put his stick in Gudbranson’s midsection while on the ice.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Chicago Cubs rookie Cade Horton twirled another gem on Tuesday night – this time, at the expense of the Pittsburgh Pirates.—
Ryan Gaydos,
FOXNews.com,
17 Sep. 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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For her take on enduring Grease style, Bieber revolved her going-out look around a boxy moto jacket—one of her signature wardrobe staples.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
3 Sep. 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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Ohtani swung through it and struck out swinging at three consecutive pitches.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
12 Oct. 2025
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Ferrari’s announcement is more evidence that the pendulum has swung swiftly the other way.—
Bryan Hood,
Robb Report,
10 Oct. 2025
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After a strong drive, Southwest turned the ball over on downs.—
Raul Avila,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
10 Oct. 2025
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The couple later turned the building into their family home.—
Amanda Rosa,
Miami Herald,
10 Oct. 2025
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Each garment has twisted side seams and inseams that create a distinctive silhouette.—
Angela Velasquez,
Sourcing Journal,
13 Oct. 2025
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Like Carson, Letterman negotiated control of the time slot after his program to create The Late Late Show, where hosts ranging from Craig Ferguson to James Corden twisted the format to serve their tastes in ways Letterman had become too big to attempt.—
Eric Deggans,
NPR,
13 Oct. 2025
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“Spun.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spun. Accessed 16 Oct. 2025.
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