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
ABC News,
4 May 2026
The unconscious Moon twirls into your 12th House of Whispers, inviting gentle reflection and rest that helps your inner world reorganize.
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Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
The dance world has often based its plaudits on how spectacularly performers can defy gravity with leaps, kicks and twirls.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Erika Ebsworth-Goold,
Midwest Living,
4 Jan. 2026
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
The Manchester City taliswoman then twirls her arm before knee sliding in front of the travelling fans.
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Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Elmer Rodríguez twirls a against his former team while representing Puerto Rico.
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Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
Shauna Martel, a teaching assistant at the Osher Map Library twirls a massive globe around and points to Australia.
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Jackie Northam,
NPR,
7 Dec. 2025
Noun
Makar tested out his skating with some twirls at the end of the first and returned for the second.
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ABC News,
4 May 2026
The unconscious Moon twirls into your 12th House of Whispers, inviting gentle reflection and rest that helps your inner world reorganize.
—
Tarot.com,
New York Daily News,
14 Mar. 2026
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
Verb
With smoke streaming from his mouth and nose, McTominay twirls the delighted older man around.
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Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
16 June 2026
The Manchester City taliswoman then twirls her arm before knee sliding in front of the travelling fans.
—
Charlotte Harpur,
New York Times,
11 May 2026
Elmer Rodríguez twirls a against his former team while representing Puerto Rico.
—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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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Beneficiaries of the urgent, unprecedented buildout of computing capacity are carrying the indexes, with timely rotations into the broader array of stocks allowing the leaders to rest periodically.
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The Philadelphia Phillies have long maintained one of Major League Baseball’s best rotations, anchored by ace Zack Wheeler.
Verb
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The top rotates to move with the wind instead of blowing over, and it’s made of anti-rust stainless steel for durability outdoors.
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Rather than a small drawer or tray, the divided top of West Elm’s storage coffee table rotates to reveal an empty storage cavity to fill with throw blankets, books, or video game controllers.
Verb
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But the movie revolves, of course, around the guys planning and executing their labyrinthine heist.
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That happens simply because Earth revolves, but the planets also move across the sky, further complicating things.
Noun
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These devices use quantum systems, such as atoms or electron spins, as highly sensitive probes.
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These devices use quantum systems, such as atoms or electron spins, as highly sensitive probes.
Verb
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Erratic sounds escape her—her body turns inside out, fingers extending and touching nothing.
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Hallowed Halls turns your home into a stately Victorian manor, complete with spooky portraits, eerie black-and-gold decor, and even a few séance essentials.
Noun
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The summer sun can turn your car into what feels like an oven on wheels.
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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.
Verb
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Smarter, Not Larger The conversation around AI often swings between extremes.
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Toward the beginning of the episode, the group sits down to eat at a hole-in-the-wall barbecue spot and the camera swings around the table in a sweeping circular motion, capturing everyone laughing, bonding and sharing a meal.
Noun
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These jeans are a flattering favorite in my closet; their stretchy denim blend stays comfy all day long, while accentuating my curves and smoothing over my tummy.
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And at some point those two curves are going to meet.
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“Twirls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twirls. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
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