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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Recent Examples of twirl
Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Hanging 10, hanging five, doing a, doing a twirl.
—Outside Online, 17 Sep. 2025
Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Throughout the years, the company artists have danced on the grass in the museum’s sculpture court or glided and twirled in the natural light that streams from gallery windows.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
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Noun
Give us conflicted villains who do more than twirl mustaches (or read ominous passages from Peter Pan).
—Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Hanging 10, hanging five, doing a, doing a twirl.
—Outside Online, 17 Sep. 2025
Verb
For ten days in July, fighter jets roared, infantry exchanged fire in crowded streets, and mobile missile launchers twirled their payloads from sandy beachheads as part of its annual Han Kuang exercises.
—Charlie Campbell, Time, 23 Oct. 2025
Throughout the years, the company artists have danced on the grass in the museum’s sculpture court or glided and twirled in the natural light that streams from gallery windows.
—Marcia Luttrell, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twirl
Noun
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The Shenzhou-20 astronauts – mission commander Chen Dong, fighter pilot Chen Zhongrui and engineer Wang Jie – arrived at Tiangong in April for a six-month rotation.—
Stephen Sorace,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Sweeney’s boots continued a string of luxe silhouettes in the actress’ shoe rotation.—
Kelsey Stewart,
Footwear News,
6 Nov. 2025
Verb
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What to expect Foo Bar will have a full-service bar featuring a rotating selection of local beers, plus and assortment of wines and cocktails, according to its website.—
Tanasia Kenney,
Charlotte Observer,
31 Oct. 2025
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For a gastronomic gem, Riverhorse on Main features a rotating menu that often showcases fresh fish dishes and inventive takes on wild game, accompanied by live music.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
30 Oct. 2025
Verb
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While some pay off the balance each month, about 60% of credit card users have revolving debt, according to the New York Fed.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
5 Nov. 2025
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Creating a revolving load fund for affordable housing projects.—
Claudia Levens,
jsonline.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Inside the hole, that spin makes the ball roll along the cylinder like a mini-pendulum, converting potential energy into spin and then back again.—
Lydia Patrick,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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The usual suspects such as Leslie Bibb and Naomi Watts posed with their signature blond hair chopped just below their ears, while bob first-timer Naomi Campbell put a high-low spin on the style and cut micro bangs, too.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
4 Nov. 2025
Verb
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Yuileta Lopez, a teen growing up in Texas, decides to turn her anger and outrage into activism.—
Amber McBride,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The surge in demand is already driving up energy prices and fueling political backlash as sprawling data centers turn into election-season flashpoints in the communities where they are being constructed.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
Noun
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Attention to details like soap dispensers, toilet paper rolls, and tissue supplies were key.—
Patricia Shannon,
Southern Living,
2 Nov. 2025
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The whole album is full of sweaty men driving around alone at night, praying for some rock & roll salvation on the radio.—
Rob Sheffield,
Rolling Stone,
2 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The election will be a test of whether Mamdani, and his focus on lowering the cost of living, can bring back nonwhite voters who swung to the right.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
3 Nov. 2025
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When the Ferris wheel goes, the cars are supposed to swing with it, but it got stuck.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
3 Nov. 2025
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Your confidence will reach at an all-time high this winter thanks to these markdowns on curve-hugging jeans, dresses, and shirts.—
Izzy Baskette,
PEOPLE,
7 Nov. 2025
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The sportscar sensibility, courtesy of Victory Design, comes from the curves in the hull, a hardtop with a full-height windshield for sun and wind protection, and four forward-facing seats at the helm.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
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“Twirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twirl. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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