Thesaurus results for TWIRLING

twirling

verb

present participle of twirl

as in rotating

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 revolving

to move in circles around an axis or center an ice-skater twirling in place

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Recent Examples of twirling This polka-dot midi skirt is full of flirty details, from its curve-hugging silhouette to its flowy hem that’s made for twirling. —

Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 4 Apr. 2026 Yalkin’s images give form to memory, transporting us into a twirling state of contemplation. —

Caterina De Biasio, Vogue, 31 Mar. 2026 To stack the deck further, and to spur their champion into action, the writers throw in a sinister trio of private-equity investors who might as well arrive twirling their mustaches. —

Inkoo Kang, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026 Those concrete ramps, red girders and twirling towers. —

James Horncastle, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026 American rapper and producer Snoop Dogg received a guard of honor and was greeted with twirling white towels on Tuesday on his first visit to Swansea City since becoming an investor with the Welsh side last year. —

Reuters, NBC news, 25 Feb. 2026 The showing marked a sharp contrast from the 2025 Gala, which had featured less advanced versions of the robots twirling handkerchiefs in a wobbly folk dance. —

Dylan Butts,matthew Chin, CNBC, 20 Feb. 2026 Katherine Barkman was a highlight as the first regiment’s baton-twirling majorette; surely Balanchine himself would have delighted in her playful musicality. —

Rachel Howard, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Feb. 2026 Venus, planet of connection, is twirling into your sociable 11th house, enhancing group ties and reminding your independent heart to welcome supportive networks. —

Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 10 Feb. 2026

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The latter’s rotating seasonal menu features crudo, chowders, and salads, as well as entrée mainstays like steak, chicken, fish, and pasta.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Apr. 2026
Its ensemble approach — rotating in high-profile guest stars alongside a deep regular cast — generated acting nominations in virtually every season of its run.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 6 Apr. 2026