TAILSPINS Synonyms: 25 Similar and Opposite Words

tailspins

noun

plural of tailspin

as in breakdowns

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

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breakdowns

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Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy spent a good chunk of his weekly visit with reporters detailing breakdowns that led to last weekend’s crushing loss at Denver.

— Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026
Check out the complete top ten, as well as other regional breakdowns here, courtesy of PropertyShark.

— Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026

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