as in rotations
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
the twirl of the dancer's skirt mesmerized me
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1
as in rotates
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 revolves
to move in circles around an axis or center
an ice-skater twirling in place
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twirls
Noun
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If Schlittler continues to perform at a high level, New York may have one of the best starting rotations remaining in the playoffs.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
3 Oct. 2025 -
Fellow senior Ariana Van Handel also gets some rotations in the middle.—
Tim Meehan,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The likelihood that Berube rotates Domi and Maccelli still exists.—
Joshua Kloke,
New York Times,
30 Sep. 2025
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Their menu rotates frequently to highlight seasonal flavors, but some dishes have become staples.—
Melinda Salchert,
Southern Living,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Dress up for a twirl around the 17th-floor Pier Top lounge, which slowly revolves to showcase 360-degree views of Fort Lauderdale.—
Angela Caraway-Carlton,
Miami Herald,
4 Oct. 2025
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Cipher is the linchpin of this story, the question mark around which this season revolves.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
1 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Antiferromagnetism involves electrons with opposing spins that cancel each other out.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
26 Sep. 2025
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Some restaurants only sell pho ga, a lighter riff using chicken, while others incorporate barbecue and other modern innovations to create distinctly Houstonian spins on the dish.—
Bao Ong,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
23 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Penn State’s season turns into a nightmare This is an unfathomable result for the Nittany Lions, who just eight days ago were considered national championship contenders.—
Cameron Teague Robinson,
New York Times,
5 Oct. 2025
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Pine straw turns brown fairly quickly.—
Brandee Gruener,
Southern Living,
5 Oct. 2025
Noun
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
5 Oct. 2025
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Make sure the tires reconnect with the road - During the skid, wait until the tires reconnect with the road and then gently straighten the wheels to regain control.—
CA Weather Bot,
Sacbee.com,
4 Oct. 2025
Verb
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Because that pendulum swings the other way, too.—
Mike Fleming Jr,
Deadline,
2 Oct. 2025
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Libra season swings you back and forth, packing your schedule.—
USA TODAY,
USA Today,
22 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Levi's 311 Shaping Skinny Jeans Skinny jeans can be uncomfortable, but these ones from Levi’s are specifically designed with a tummy panel that smooths your mid-section and a stretchy fabric that hugs your curves.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
7 Oct. 2025
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The interior design by Francesco Paszkowski in collaboration with Margherita Casprini incorporates furniture with strong curves, rugs with shapes that define the spaces in a non-traditional manner.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
3 Oct. 2025
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“Twirls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twirls. Accessed 7 Oct. 2025.
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