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
Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
The Panthers captain orchestrated a Cup pass line that saw every first-time winner get their hands on it before the team’s stars took a twirl.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Voluptuous uni twirling its way out of a seaweed wrapper, the sweet oceanic luxury the texture of custard.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Noun
Run in the fields, sing out loud, twirl and dance, taste the snowflakes and feel the grass.
—Jason Pham, StyleCaster, 11 Mar. 2025
The Panthers captain orchestrated a Cup pass line that saw every first-time winner get their hands on it before the team’s stars took a twirl.
—Michael Russo, New York Times, 18 June 2025
Verb
As Moroney twirled, the silver fringes hanging from her dress danced.
—Marcus K. Dowling, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025
Voluptuous uni twirling its way out of a seaweed wrapper, the sweet oceanic luxury the texture of custard.
—Ana Gutierrez, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twirl
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Flights going west, like Sky Harbor's new transpacific routes, are longer than flights going east because of how the rotation of the Earth influences wind patterns, according to the aviation website Simple Flying.—
Michael Salerno,
AZCentral.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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These infield additions not only allowed for better rotation over the final two months of the year, but also allowed another viable option at shortstop if Volpe’s struggles continued.—
Tyler Small,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Avoid diseases by rotating potato crops and growing them in a new spot each year.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
6 Aug. 2025
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In 1979, the National Weather Service and World Meteorological Organization decided to evenly split women’s and men’s names, using six groups of 26 names, rotating annually.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
6 Aug. 2025
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With minimum salaries starting at $66,000, WNBA players generate the bulk of their income through endorsement deals and partnerships that can revolve entirely around online campaigns.—
Julia Poe,
Chicago Tribune,
9 Aug. 2025
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The components of Connecticut’s plan include a revolving loan fund for solar systems, energy storage, and enabling upgrades for multifamily affordable housing through the Connecticut Housing Finance Authority.—
Jan Ellen Spiegel,
Hartford Courant,
8 Aug. 2025
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The Duchess of Sussex wore her hair in a low ponytail with face-framing layers then, but switched up her style for the frock's second spin.—
Janine Henni,
People.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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The science magazine says that the core’s spin has been slowing, though for unknown reasons, meaning that the rest of the planet must speed up to compensate.—
James Powel,
Freep.com,
5 Aug. 2025
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But if this fight doesn’t happen soon, whispers could easily turn into outright claims.—
Brian Mazique,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Lockhart turns these arresting settings into her own stage, capturing the vivid blues and greens of nature, and the remote island’s distinctive geology and geography, while the children at play within the landscapes bring movement and surprise to her extended static takes.—
Christian Zilko,
IndieWire,
7 Aug. 2025
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Usually the thin, transparent rounds made from rice, water and salt are the foundation for Vietnamese summer rolls — fresh spring rolls filled with shredded vegetables, fresh herbs, noodles and proteins like shrimp and pork and served cold.—
Gretchen McKay,
Twin Cities,
7 Aug. 2025
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Here are some of the signs that Act III will have a rock ‘n’ roll edge.—
Brittany Spanos,
Rolling Stone,
5 Aug. 2025
Verb
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However, the firm swung to a loss of £19.2 million from a profit of £1.3 million in the same 2024 period.—
Royston Wild,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Warner Music Group swung to a net loss of $16 million in the third quarter after reporting net income of $141 million a year earlier.—
Caitlin Huston,
HollywoodReporter,
7 Aug. 2025
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The biophilic elements will include skylights, more natural-looking features such as curves, and unobstructed exit views, Scovic said.—
Phil Rockrohr,
Chicago Tribune,
18 Aug. 2025
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The research found that trust in agents rises with greater use: only 36% of those just exploring AI agents trust their organizations to use them responsibly, compared with 95% among those further along the adoption curve.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
15 Aug. 2025
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“Twirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twirl. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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