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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
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 Makar tested out his skating with some twirls at the end of the first and returned for the second. — ABC News, 4 May 2026
Verb
With smoke streaming from his mouth and nose, McTominay twirls the delighted older man around. — Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 16 June 2026 Elias Lindholm would be behind the play and lost, Lohrei and Jokiharju would be overwhelmed and Pasta would be twirled around a fork and devoured. — Fluto Shinzawa, New York Times, 16 June 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
  • While chip stocks have stumbled, a rotation into other sectors has helped to buoy the market.
    — John Towfighi, CNN Money, 9 July 2026
  • Opt for high-quality sets in bold prints and keep them in constant rotation.
    — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026
Definition of rotation
Verb
  • These often more concerning sprains result from twisting or outward rotating your foot.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • Atlanta, to no one’s surprise, remains entrenched in the mix of rotating CFP sites.
    — Mike Griffith, AJC.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of rotate
Verb
  • Less than three years ago, revolving sushi restaurant Kura Sushi opened on Kansas City’s Country Club Plaza, eliciting long waits for its video game-style service.
    — Jenna Thompson July 8, Kansas City Star, 8 July 2026
  • The innovation used a revolving cylinder and a reversible wringer to separate and clean clothing.
    — Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
Definition of revolve
Noun
  • Each morning, the lodge serves a lavish buffet, followed in the afternoon by its spin on the traditional German Kaffe und Kuchen—coffee and cake.
    — Jeff Chu, Travel + Leisure, 6 July 2026
  • Israel dismisses Hamas’ announcement as meaningless political spin.
    — Wafaa Shurafa, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026
Definition of spin
Verb
  • Following the 2008 housing meltdown, private equity firms such as Blackstone bought thousands of single-family homes at bargain prices and turned them into rentals.
    — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 11 July 2026
  • The TikTok edits, the outfit identification threads, the contestant rivalries trending on X by the end of an episode, all of it turns 60 minutes of passive viewing into a multi-platform conversation that runs all week.
    — Toni Fitzgerald, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
Definition of turn
Noun
  • Accessibility Elevators provide access to every floor, and accessible rooms are available, with accommodations such as wheelchair accessible routes, roll-in showers, and a visual alarm for guests who are deaf or hard of hearing.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026
  • Those grants are then used to protect IT systems from foreign and domestic cyberattacks, update voting systems, ensure the accuracy of voter rolls and protect the integrity of ballots after they are cast.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026
Definition of roll
Verb
  • Three tries in a seven-minute span, including two when Australian fullback Tom Wright was on the sidelines for a yellow card, swung momentum fully in favor of the back-to-back Six Nations champions.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 July 2026
  • Chip stocks — once the hottest corner of the market — also swung sharply as investors continued to question whether the AI trade had become overextended.
    — Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 11 July 2026
Definition of swing
Noun
  • Now, the happiness curve is flat until around age 50, when life satisfaction begins to rise again.
    — Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 9 July 2026
  • By swapping in the valvetrain from the Redeye, SRT freed the Hellcat to rev a little higher—just 300 RPM—and keep riding that curve upward.
    — Byron Hurd, The Drive, 9 July 2026
Definition of curve

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