Thesaurus results for TWIRL

twirl 1 of 2

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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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

At one point, he could even be seen lifting her up and twirling her around the beach. — Kimberlee Speakman, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2026 Swift was caught twirling her gold eternity band in the stands. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 15 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for twirl

Recent Examples of Synonyms for twirl

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

The Missouri Tigers running back and reigning Southeastern Conference rushing champ is expected to play at Arkansas on Saturday, rotating in for a few carries, ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Thursday.

— PJ Green, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
Gambhir recommends a rotating sequence of collagen-stimulating lasers, Thermage, Sculptra, PRP, and microneedling.

— Lauren Valenti, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of rotate

Verb

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
But if that entire situation revolves on a supply chain that is based on one country, then that is clearly not a healthy situation.

— Prashant Rao, semafor.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of revolve

Noun

The most likely candidates probably involve the electrons themselves, which swing back and forth under the influence of their charge and spin.

— Sven Badoux, New Atlas, 23 Oct. 2026
Comcast has tapped Michael Angelakis, Comcast’s former CFO who has served as chairman and CEO of investment fund Atairos Group since 2015, to become CEO of Comcast following the NBCU spin.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of spin

Verb

But one item that is broken out in the report is $100 million, for turning tracks that would allow trains to be turned at the airport.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority says its Evasion and Graffiti Lawlessness Eradication (EAGLE) Teams aren't going away despite two recent confrontations between fare inspectors and bus riders that turned physical.

— Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of turn

Noun

The two groups sued the Homeland Security Department in early October to prevent it from using federal immigration data to challenge state voter rolls.

— Safiyah Riddle, Los Angeles Times, 31 Oct. 2026
The panel also questioned the accuracy of the government’s data, which was compiled by cross-checking portions of California’s voter rolls, purchased by an undisclosed party, against government immigration records.

— Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of roll

Verb

The pendulum has swung so far now that SpaceX seems increasingly disinterested in the US government for most contracts outside of data services, such as Starshield for military communications and observations.

— Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 29 Oct. 2026
Amelie’s swung open the doors on its original NoDa location in 2008.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of swing

Noun

The back seat was somewhat compromised in headroom and legroom (and torso room, thanks to a giant center console), but the car’s curves more than made up for its flaws—at least, from the driver’s seat.

— Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2026
Appearing at a promotional event in Mexico City, Kardashian debuted a sharp, shoulder-grazing cut, worn poker-straight with a beautifully blunt finish and the softest inward curve at the ends.

— Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

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