Thesaurus results for TWIRL

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noun

Definition of twirl

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

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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as in to revolve

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

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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

Brandy and Goldberg smiled and giggled throughout the entire show, full of joy as the models twirled and commanded the runway in pieces ranging from cocktail dresses to red carpet-worthy gowns. — Anika Reed, USA Today, 11 Sep. 2026 Mario Perez cheered from the curb as dancers in bright dresses twirled down the street Saturday afternoon, ribbons and ruffles flashing in the sun. — Chicago Tribune, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for twirl

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Noun

And Marcelin, who had worked his way into the linebacker rotation early in his sophomore year, was tied for third on the team with nine tackles through three games.

— Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026
Summer frocks remain on rotation, made appropriate for the season by thin sweaters and leather boots, while sandals pair with mini skirts and mocknecks.

— Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 20 Sep. 2026

Definition of rotation

Verb

Instead, Toner suggests rotating a small selection of art or notes on a bulletin board or magnetic frame or bulletin board somewhere else in the kitchen to keep the room and fridge looking clean.

— Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 24 Sep. 2026
The council’s five permanent members hold veto power, while Africa’s three rotating seats offer no comparable influence over wars affecting the continent and beyond.

— Mogomotsi Magome, Los Angeles Times, 24 Sep. 2026

Definition of rotate

Verb

Prime Video continues to be one of the most baffling streaming services, from dull originals like Reacher to a revolving catalogue of films that never saw the light of an actual movie theater.

— Brian Tallerico, Vulture, 19 Sep. 2026
During the day, my mother worked as a sales clerk at the Woodward’s store downtown, in the building with the red revolving W on top.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of revolve

Noun

Yesterday, Demi Moore and Tallulah Willis arrived at Step Up’s 2026 Annual Inspiration Awards at the Skirball Cultural Center in coordinating Thom Browne skirt suits, putting a distinctly preppy spin on mother-daughter dressing.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 26 Sep. 2026
Designed to stay locked during motion More sensitive instruments such as superconducting quantum interference devices and spin-exchange relaxation-free atomic magnetometers can detect fields below one femtotesla.

— Sujita Sinha, Interesting Engineering, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of spin

Verb

Some expedition lines turn their nose at these types of shows, but Ponant’s theater fills for events like a Beatles tribute; near-daily lessons from the dancers also draw an audience.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Sep. 2026
Fortunately, Arkansas is beginning to turn some of that talk into action.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of turn

Noun

Existing law also blocks most states from systematically purging voters from their rolls within 90 days of an election, said David Becker, an election law expert who leads the Center for Election Innovation and Research.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 26 Sep. 2026
Take the quiz here … LISTEN Tune in as Republicans navigate unexpectedly tight midterm races, voter concerns over high living costs, the debate over AI regulation, and questions surrounding state voter rolls.

— , FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of roll

Noun

Set the scene Beyond the majestic main building, which sits on one of the endless curves of the Amalfi road, there are two new villas in addition to an older one, the beautiful Romeo e Giulietta.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026
Wells has the clearest near-term opportunity to benefit from higher rates, but the yield curve isn’t a major part of our thesis.

— Alexa LoMonaco, CNBC, 25 Sep. 2026

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