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noun

Definition of twirlnext
as in rotation
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point the twirl of the dancer's skirt mesmerized me

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verb

ˈtwər-(-ə)l How to pronounce twirl (audio)
1
as in to rotate
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis absentmindedly twirled a lock of her hair around her finger

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2
as in to revolve
to move in circles around an axis or center an ice-skater twirling in place

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Recent Examples of twirl
Noun
After a few twirls, Richie ended the emotional dance by giving his daughter a big kiss on the cheek, after which Tyler and his mom, Mary, made their way onto the floor for their mother-son dance. — Desiree Anello, PEOPLE, 18 May 2026 The actors did much of the fighting themselves, while Urban’s stunt double, Garreth Hadfield, performed other aspects, training for months on wires to perfect the twirl in the air, followed by the trademark split nut-punch. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
Verb
Wellsley Farms Maple Pecan Danish A delightfully sweet breakfast treat or a post-dinner dessert, these maple pecan danishes are flaky pastries twirled with maple and pecans. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2026 Schlittler sent his hometown Red Sox packing last October, striking out 12 while twirling eight scoreless innings in Game 3 of the 2025 Wild Card Series. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 27 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for twirl
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twirl
  1. rotation
  2. rotate
  3. revolve
  4. spin
  5. turn
  6. roll
  7. swing
  8. curve
Noun
  • Heat rookie Ryan Conwell was the first guard used off the bench on Monday after beginning the season out of the rotation.
    — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 3 Nov. 2026
  • During training, Roseberry would spend the first half of his run talking (and sometimes bickering) with Fins, only to reward himself with a pop-heavy playlist for the second half (Olivia Rodrigo, Taylor Swift, and Rosalía were in heavy rotation).
    — Max Berlinger, Vogue, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of rotation
Verb
  • My favorite spot to unwind was at Vilah, a bright café and coworking space on the 10th floor with a rotating Thai art exhibition.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, where giant rotating ocean currents trap huge amounts plastic debris, seemed ideal.
    — Laura Paddison, CNN Money, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of rotate
Verb
  • Whether the characters are lab-grown or born, these images capture the worlds that revolve inside each one of them.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 30 Oct. 2026
  • Valentine and McClain split just before the LP dropped, setting off decades of revolving lineups centered around Iris and stalwart keyboardist Avsec.
    — Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of revolve
Noun
  • Researchers can counter that pull with magnetic levitation, but doing so requires the atoms to share the same internal spin state.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
  • Vanilla Scotch, Ginger Biscuit, Tangerine & Honey, Whiskey & Cedarwood, and Orange Bitters are the five mini eau de colognes—one of the lightest scent concentrations available—accented with a festive spin.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of spin
Verb
  • Fundraiser organizers said on the GoFundMe website that Flores would have turned 14 on Friday.
    — Iris Kwok, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2026
  • The former policeman turned recluse comes out of retirement to try to figure out whether the boy’s missing sister is still alive.
    — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 4 Nov. 2026
Definition of turn
Noun
  • Connecting rooms, roll-out beds, and babysitting services are also available.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Stalls will also have lockable, roll-gate doors and security cameras, so retailers can leave their products overnight, while a dedicated food hall ensures a safe and hygienic distance between food preparation and other market activities.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of roll
Verb
  • The New York Times estimates all voters swung about 15 points toward Democrats compared to 2024, helping the party flip seats in deep red states like Texas and South Carolina.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Prices for the commodity have been volatile over the past few years as supplies swung dramatically one season to the next, with climate change, water scarcity, and pest and disease playing a role.
    — Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of swing
Noun
  • An overconfident driver can follow too closely, carry too much speed into a curve or assume technology will correct a bad decision.
    — Chris Hardesty, AJC.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Diamonds are custom-cut in step and baguette shapes to follow each curve, with some pieces in the diamond suite topping the 12-carat mark.
    — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of curve

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“Twirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twirl. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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