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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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 twirls
Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
In other words, Uranus moves around our star like a spinning top that is tilted over and that twirls backward.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
At a picnic fundraiser in Orlando, his wife Iryna grabs his arms and wildly twirls around his wheelchair, savoring life.
—Carol Guzy, NPR, 22 Feb. 2026
The swishy Zesica Sleeveless Maxi Dress checks all my boxes, as the asymmetrical top is designed to sit lower on one side, and slightly flares out into a flowy pleated skirt that twirls nicely and allows for a full range of movement.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
To be frank, Jarrett’s rush pattern may have short-circuited the Next Gen Stats GPS system with more twists, twirls and figure-eights than an Olympic figure skating routine.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Centennial Lakes Park in suburban Edina is the perfect urban oasis to try out twirls or pick up some speed.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Plus, the twirls on the cup are also inspired by the garlands and velvet ribbons that the coffee shops hang up for the holidays.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Her twirls and spins are more careful, as befits a septuagenarian, and each was cheered enthusiastically by a crowd urging her on.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Jackie Northam, NPR, 7 Dec. 2025
Noun
The dance world has often based its plaudits on how spectacularly performers can defy gravity with leaps, kicks and twirls.
—Mercury News, 28 Feb. 2026
In other words, Uranus moves around our star like a spinning top that is tilted over and that twirls backward.
—Lee Billings, Scientific American, 24 Feb. 2026
At a picnic fundraiser in Orlando, his wife Iryna grabs his arms and wildly twirls around his wheelchair, savoring life.
—Carol Guzy, NPR, 22 Feb. 2026
The swishy Zesica Sleeveless Maxi Dress checks all my boxes, as the asymmetrical top is designed to sit lower on one side, and slightly flares out into a flowy pleated skirt that twirls nicely and allows for a full range of movement.
—Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 15 Feb. 2026
To be frank, Jarrett’s rush pattern may have short-circuited the Next Gen Stats GPS system with more twists, twirls and figure-eights than an Olympic figure skating routine.
—Dan Wiederer, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Centennial Lakes Park in suburban Edina is the perfect urban oasis to try out twirls or pick up some speed.
—Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Midwest Living, 4 Jan. 2026
Plus, the twirls on the cup are also inspired by the garlands and velvet ribbons that the coffee shops hang up for the holidays.
—Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
Her twirls and spins are more careful, as befits a septuagenarian, and each was cheered enthusiastically by a crowd urging her on.
—Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
Shauna Martel, a teaching assistant at the Osher Map Library twirls a massive globe around and points to Australia.
—Jackie Northam, NPR, 7 Dec. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twirls
Noun
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Miami outscored Brooklyn 33-23 in the final period, the kind of quarter where the floor opens up, rotations soften and playmaking becomes easier as competitiveness fades down the stretch.—
C.J. Holmes,
New York Daily News,
4 Mar. 2026
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But each of those wins signaled that the Hawks may have begun to find some stability following their tinkering with their lineup and rotations.—
Lauren Williams,
AJC.com,
2 Mar. 2026
Verb
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The collar rotates 360 degrees and uses a thumb screw to set it and lock it into place.—
Jim Fisher,
PC Magazine,
5 Mar. 2026
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Every star and constellation rises in the east and sets in the west because Earth rotates west to east on its axis.—
Vahe Peroomian,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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His latest work, which is set, and shot, in a remote Turkish mountain village, revolves on a land dispute rooted in the conflict over rights for Turkey’s Kurdish minority.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
15 Feb. 2026
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The vases also reflect his perspective that design should slow down and allow consumers to hold onto items for longer than the fashion cycle typically revolves today.—
Sarah Jones,
Footwear News,
7 Jan. 2026
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Women formed their own manga circles and began to self-publish work called doujinshi, which could include homoerotic spins on popular shonen (boys’ manga) like the soccer series Captain Tsubasa.—
E. Alex Jung,
Vulture,
23 Feb. 2026
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Even to the casual viewer, Liu seemed to float through the program, completing triple-triple combinations and dizzying spins with ease.—
Rachel Hale,
USA Today,
21 Feb. 2026
Verb
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If the world turns its back on eliminating these diseases, millions of people will be hurt by the boulder rolling back down.—
Philip Budge,
The Conversation,
5 Mar. 2026
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In the fall, the foliage turns bright yellow, adding an extra boost of color as the growing season comes to an end.—
Lynn McAlpine,
Better Homes & Gardens,
5 Mar. 2026
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.—
STAR-TELEGRAM WEATHER BOT,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
5 Mar. 2026
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In this case, the vets decided to ditch the wheelchair approach and instead used a LEGO car kit to place a removable axle and wheels directly under Pedro’s shell.—
Mack DeGeurin,
Popular Science,
5 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Tender early growth is vulnerable when the weather swings back to freezing.—
Beth Botts,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Feb. 2026
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Software swings Salesforce bounced last week following a sustained period of underperformance.—
Morgan Chittum,
CNBC,
28 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Don’t sleep on the dreamy lobby, perched high above the sea and featuring undulating wooden partitions that resemble the curves of coral reefs.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
10 Mar. 2026
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This Madewell pair is made from high-quality denim with a subtle stretch to hug your curves and ensure all-day comfort.—
Jordan Julian,
InStyle,
5 Mar. 2026
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“Twirls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twirls. Accessed 10 Mar. 2026.
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