twiddling

verb

present participle of twiddle
as in twirling

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twiddling
  1. twirling
  2. rotating
  3. spinning
  4. swirling
  5. twisting
  6. turning
  7. rolling
  8. revolving
Verb
  • On any other man, this level of villainy could be mustache-twirling and cartoonish.
    — Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 4 June 2026
  • The mustache-twirling villain flees, both Half-ATs and full-on AT-AT Walkers come into play, and our hero and Grogu finish the job.
    — David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 May 2026
Definition of twirling
Verb
  • Pulsars are rapidly rotating neutron stars — the ultra-dense remnants left behind when massive stars explode as supernovas.
    — Samantha Mathewson, Space.com, 14 July 2026
  • To go with the vibe of the handmade art, the couple decided on small rotating flavors of coffee and matcha.
    — Fousia Abdullahi, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 July 2026
Definition of rotating
Verb
  • Each design was simulated spinning mid-flight and overlaid on 100 real-world backgrounds, then scored by a perceptual model built to mimic human vision, where a lower score meant better camouflage.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 17 July 2026
  • The film is a journey of nine years, watching that thread keep spinning and visiting ten communities on five continents.
    — Josh Fox, IndieWire, 17 July 2026
Definition of spinning
Verb
  • This entire scene is terrifically tense, kicking off with a stunning shot of the two women standing in defensive positions on the golf course, birds swirling ominously in the cloudy sky above.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 July 2026
  • The rumors that Travis Kelce is about to retire have been swirling for a while.
    — Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 14 July 2026
Definition of swirling
Verb
  • In whatever looping scenario might be chosen, the next step involves twisting a cap on the locking mechanism to take up the slack in the cable.
    — Ben Coxworth July 18, New Atlas, 18 July 2026
  • The beluga came from below and passed in one swooping motion, twisting to display its chest to onlookers.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
Definition of twisting
Verb
  • But the China demand story is mostly one of extreme preparedness rather than the world’s second-largest economy turning its back on oil.
    — David Goldman, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Their fans have provided the electricity of this tournament, travelling in huge numbers, turning Kansas City, Atlanta, Miami and Dallas into oceans of blue and white.
    — Adam Crafton, New York Times, 20 July 2026
Definition of turning
Verb
  • If this process is unsuccessful and the slowly rolling ball is easily saved, the problem wasn’t necessarily the kick itself.
    — Geir Jordet, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • What happened before the video started rolling and what led to the shooting is not clear.
    — CBS News Philadelphia Staff, CBS News, 14 July 2026
Definition of rolling
Verb
  • The Oswego Village Board Tuesday evening will consider a revolving loan and a grant for a new breakfast and lunch restaurant planned in the village’s downtown.
    — Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
  • Buy now, pay later plans and revolving credit cards can make a splurge feel affordable in the moment, but the bill doesn’t disappear when the music stops.
    — byDavid Schepp, Encyclopedia Britannica, 12 July 2026
Definition of revolving
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