twirl 1 of 2

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
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 Cliff divers jump and twirl into a blue lagoon, puppeteers put on tableside shows and magicians make the rounds. — Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN Money, 5 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
  • In the playoffs, when more off-days allow for shorter rotations, Warren and Weathers could both be options out of the bullpen, as could Clake Schmidt, who is nearing a return from last summer’s Tommy John surgery.
    — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
  • After the first-place Braves failed to pick up a top-line starting pitcher ahead of the trade deadline, Elder and Grant Holmes made strong cases for the rotation Atlanta already has.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of rotation
Verb
  • Those two rotated fluidly throughout, combined well and have developed a strong on-pitch connection.
    — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Aug. 2026
  • The 360-degree rotating plug helps prevent bending and strain while fitting neatly behind furniture, appliances and other tight spaces.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of rotate
Verb
  • Borrowers with revolving balances pay annual interest rates of more than 20%, on average, on their debt.
    — Jessica Dickler, CNBC, 5 Aug. 2026
  • The most chatter from fans of Roku City — yes, a screen saver has many, many devotees — springs from the Easter eggs, a revolving selection of more than 40 pop-culture moments and nostalgic references that populate the screen.
    — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of revolve
Noun
  • The mill has also added new indigo colors including browns and grays that wash down to show blue tones, as well as coated indigo denim that puts a different spin on the color.
    — Sarah Jones, Footwear News, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Not all break free of the eternal wheel of samsara, and each is caught in its dizzying spin at times.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of spin
Verb
  • Illustrations of peacocks, butterflies, and florals turn each acrylic tile into a miniature work of art, while the colorful palette feels perfectly suited for a poolside picnic table.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Moreover, in a study of 29 users of Melanotan II published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, some users reported their skin turning a dull gray color.
    — Bruce Y. Lee, Forbes.com, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of turn
Noun
  • Make sure to ask for appetizers, be left off, as neither the crab rangoon or rolls are gluten-free.
    — Sophie Lindberg, Kansas City Star, 9 Aug. 2026
  • Smythson’s backgammon set swaps the traditional bulky case for a slim roll made from the British brand’s signature cross-grain calf leather.
    — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of roll
Verb
  • In a game of fine margins, which way those nations swing could prove crucial.
    — Aleks Klosok, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • By Sunday, the Marvel-Sony tentpole should swing to $143 million, which represents about a 60% decline from its record-breaking $360 million debut.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026
Definition of swing
Noun
  • Varland to start the ninth and was standing on second when Bregman took a 1-2 knuckle-curve and deposited it off the wall and into the basket near the yellow 358-foot marker near the foul pole.
    — Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 7 Aug. 2026
  • After Jacob Young walked to put runners on first and second with no outs, Abrams drove an 0-1 knuckle curve from Caleb Kilian (3-7) to deep center field.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of curve

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