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
Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 16 Jan. 2025
Sip velvety Barolo in the rolling hills of Piemonte, twirl strands of handmade pasta in Bologna, and sample creamy artisan gelato on a cobbled piazza in Sicily.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 25 July 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
Show tunes blast over the speaker as a puppet named Yellow Cat (who is, indeed, a yellow cat) prances and twirls across the floor.
—Jonaki Mehta, NPR, 16 Jan. 2025
Sip velvety Barolo in the rolling hills of Piemonte, twirl strands of handmade pasta in Bologna, and sample creamy artisan gelato on a cobbled piazza in Sicily.
—Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 25 July 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
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These positions typically rotate infrequently; a full term for a Fed governor is 14 years, and only one position is guaranteed to open up in 2026.—
Kenneth S. Rogoff,
Foreign Affairs,
19 Aug. 2025
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For the kinetically-shot scene, in which the camera rotates around Warner Bros.’ New York street set, Berghoff and company had to bring all the decorative elements of a typical Chinatown to the nondescript street.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
19 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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Most of the Hometown Heroes team members chose to walk in a 5K but others had the option to run a 10K course, spin on stationary bikes for 50 minutes, or bicycle on either 25-, 55- or 75-mile routes along the coastline, said Hometown Heroes of Poway Team Captain Rylee Johnson.—
Julie Gallant,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Aug. 2025
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Even today, Heathers' spin on cliques, teen suicide, and homosexuality still has bite.—
Michelle Kung,
EW.com,
18 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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Blending wit with emotional depth, Foreign Tongue turns a rare medical anomaly into a surreal, genre-defying reflection on identity, perception, and cultural belonging.—
Melanie Goodfellow,
Deadline,
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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Longtime guitarist Dougie Needles swung his axe over his left shoulder, holding it aloft for a late solo during the closing number.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
19 Aug. 2025
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On Friday, the focus will swing to Jackson Hole, Wyoming, which has been the home in past years of many big policy announcements from the Fed.—
Matt Ott,
Chicago Tribune,
19 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 22 Aug. 2025.
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