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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
Before putting on the new colorway from her Syrn Playful collection, Sweeney showed off the inside of her trailer and twirled in place, revealing the revealing back of her white matching thong. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026 Inside, Benjamin Davalos twirls his measuring jigger and, with a turn of his wrist, releases a swallow’s worth of straight rye. — Kansas City Star, 14 July 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
  • Prechtel gets run With Stokes out with a concussion and smallball five Salaun dealing with a sore knee, the Valkyries’ center rotation underwent a major overhaul.
    — Joseph Dycus, Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • An optimist may see this as a cycle, whereby there’s rotation at the top and the status quo will shift.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of rotation
Verb
  • Both sides rotated halfway through, giving two ‘starting XIs’ 60 minutes of game-time each, balancing the load out equally across their squads.
    — George Edwards, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Then rotate your torso and bring the weight down to the opposite hip.
    — Andee Tagle, NPR, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of rotate
Verb
  • Paying down revolving credit card balances, correcting credit report errors and avoiding new debt before applying for a mortgage can also help.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
  • Although some pay their balances in full each month, roughly 60% carry revolving debt, leaving them more financially vulnerable, according to the New York Fed.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of revolve
Noun
  • The measurements showed spin accumulation at the chiral copper surface, supporting the idea that the helical structure was creating spin polarization.
    — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The bold color palette of Hathaway’s Aquazzura shoes spoke to a vibrant spin on the cap-toe heels trend, popularized by Chanel’s quintessential black and beige style introduced in 1957.
    — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of spin
Verb
  • The Documentary simply turned that editorial lens back on ANTM and Banks.
    — Gene Maddaus, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
  • Three late tries helped the Wallabies turn a 21-17 halftime lead into a 39-point victory, giving the Australians a three-match winning streak for the first time since 2024.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of turn
Noun
  • Accessibility The hotel includes two accessible rooms, each with a king bed, roll-in shower, and private balcony.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Aug. 2026
  • The roll is a brioche that’s soft and fluffy enough on the inside and toasted just to the point of a light char on the outside.
    — Moira McCarthy, Boston Herald, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of roll
Verb
  • But once every 12 years, during the Year of the Horse, the doors swing open.
    — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 16 Aug. 2026
  • The inning should have been over after Bo Bichette swung on a bouncing pitch that went back to the backstop, but Washington catcher Keibert Ruiz threw the ball past first base, and Bichette was safe.
    — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of swing
Noun
  • Built partly to fit the curve of the Kilner Bank behind, much of the noise generated inside is retained despite all four corners being open.
    — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, today’s retail environment benefits from those decisions being backed by data, especially as trends, size curves, channels and customer preferences shift faster than traditional planning cycles.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of curve

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