TAILSPIN Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

tailspin

noun

ˈtāl-ˌspin

Definition of tailspin next

as in breakdown

a mental or nervous collapse the pressures of his job nearly caused him to go into a tailspin

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Recent Examples of tailspin Doncic trade still reverberating as Mavs hit reset Kidd's tenure took a sharp downturn after the Mavericks traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers following their NBA Finals run, a franchise‑altering move that sent the organization into a tailspin. —

Doug Myers, CBS News, 20 May 2026 Beijing also made a clear warning that the Taiwan issue would be a determining factor that could push the bilateral ties into a tailspin. —

Anniek Bao, CNBC, 15 May 2026 Monday’s announcement sent logistics stocks in a tailspin, with GXO shares plummeting more than 17 percent during the day. —

Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 6 May 2026 The demoralizing loss sent the Lakers into a three-game tailspin just a couple weeks before the playoffs. —

Los Angeles Times, 3 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for tailspin

Recent Examples of Synonyms for tailspin

breakdown

Noun

The real issue is the breakdown of the relationship and your feelings about that deserve to be heard clearly.

— Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2026
Here’s a breakdown of who could be the next mayor — and who won’t even be considered.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026