Synonyms of twirled

twirled

verb

past tense of twirl

1

as in swung

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• swung
• rotated
• spun
• turned
• twisted
• swirled
• swiveled
• whirled
• pivoted
• rolled
• revolved
• wheeled
• screwed
• coiled
• cranked
• unscrewed
• reeled
• twiddled
• wound
• circulated

2

as in rotated

to move in circles around an axis or center

an ice-skater twirling in place

Synonyms & Similar Words

• rotated
• revolved
• spun
• whirled
• turned
• curled
• rolled
• pirouetted
• gyrated
• circled
• pinwheeled
• swirled
• wheeled
• curved
• twisted
• coiled
• spiraled
• rounded
• twined
• pivoted
• encircled
• wound
• swiveled
• ringed
• orbited
• circulated

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of twirled

The Bombers took care of the BoSox in last year’s Wild Card when Cam Schlittler twirled eight scoreless innings and struck out 12 against his hometown team in a do-or-die Game 3, his postseason debut. — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 25 Sep. 2026

Ornate crystal fixtures illuminated the grand ballroom as dancers in Prohibition-era attire twirled to the music. — Michelle Polizzi, Southern Living, 20 Sep. 2026

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

Meanwhile, two sauna masters shovelled ice infused with fragrant oil onto the rocks and performed an Aufguss, a German ritual in which towels are twirled to spread scented air. — Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 3 Sep. 2026

The pair were visibly emotional as Sulewski posed and twirled in the dress. — Erin Clack, PEOPLE, 31 Aug. 2026

Sitting in front of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs today, Anthony Fauci twirled his pen. — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026

Before putting on the new colorway from her Syrn Playful collection, Sweeney showed off the inside of her trailer and twirled in place, revealing the revealing back of her white matching thong. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026