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twiddling

verb

present participle of twiddle

as in twirling

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The last time these two met in Tuscaloosa was in 2024, when the Tide won 41-34 on Ryan Coleman-Williams 75-yard, twirling touchdown catch-and-run.

— Justin Williams, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026
Einstein’s general theory of relativity dictates that a twirling black hole would bring spacetime along for the ride, warping it in a process known as the Lense-Thirring effect.

— Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 19 Aug. 2026

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The dial shows off Australian opal in full force, a dazzling stone that shifts between different shades of blue, depending on the light; the same material is used in between each of the 12 rotating cubes.

— Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026
There are other ways to provide enrichment, like rotating toys every day to stimulate exploration, using puzzle feeder dishes to satisfy hunting behaviors and playing videos for your cat showing birds or fish.

— Emily Tarinelli, Los Angeles Times, 8 Sep. 2026

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Speaking to Deadline several weeks back, Jackson said the indie’s strategy is to keep the plates spinning with one or two returners while simultaneously seeking interesting IP for limited series.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Ongoing legal battle The concession comes after a head-spinning legal battle between supporters and opponents of the 2022 and 2025 congressional map.

— Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

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But what about the broad lines, supposedly caused by hydrogen swirling fast around a black hole?

— Quanta Magazine, Quanta Magazine, 14 Sep. 2026
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce After Kelce gushed about catching Swift’s Eras Tour and attempting to meet the singer backstage in July 2023, rumors began swirling about what might be going on between the superstar pair.

— Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of swirling

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Watersports on the lake, racing go-karts down a steep pavement hill, rolling trucks onto frozen ice in the winter to guzzle beers and rip cigarettes.

— Matt Schneidman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
The Miami Hurricanes made quick work of the Stanford Cardinal on Friday, rolling to a 45-6 win on the road to open the 2026 season and the Atlantic Coast Conference slate.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2026

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