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
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
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
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
Noun
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
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
Verb
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
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With no Durant, who the Rockets hope will return for Game 2 on Tuesday night, Houston coach Ime Udoka cycled through multiple lineup rotations with mixed results.—
Benjamin Royer,
Oc Register,
19 Apr. 2026
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Also, to fill the gap created by the administration's own firings, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth authorized sending military lawyers (known as JAGs) to serve as temporary immigration judges for six-month rotations.—
Ted Koppel,
CBS News,
19 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The tip rotates 360 degrees for a more thorough clean.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
16 Apr. 2026
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Now, Proll rotates through her three dogs, taking them each to therapy events at UConn and to K12 schools as well.—
Mikayla Bunnell,
Hartford Courant,
11 Apr. 2026
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But for her own set, Raye is the sun around which everything else revolves.—
Jem Aswad,
Variety,
17 Apr. 2026
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When the stage revolves late in the play to display Susan’s opulent digs the pale shades of whites and golds almost hurt our eyes.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
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The system is reliable since the spins of the sensor qubit and its auxiliary qubit are entangled.—
Ameya Paleja,
Interesting Engineering,
15 Apr. 2026
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Oia is home to many of the island's top accommodations, featuring modern spins on traditional design and luxe amenities.—
Stacey Leasca,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The Whip turns 100 years old at Kennywood The 25th anniversary of the Phantom's Revenge isn't the only milestone for one of the park's ride, however, as the Whip is turning 100 years old this year.—
Mike Darnay,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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Mulligan delivers lacerating fragility, while Isaac turns Josh’s accommodating nature into a pathology, but both characters are littered with backstory details that Beef leaves hanging.—
Daniel Fienberg,
HollywoodReporter,
16 Apr. 2026
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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,
16 Apr. 2026
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Attorney Lynn Johnson stood before jurors in a Kansas City, Kansas, courtroom Tuesday afternoon and motioned to a metal device on wheels that was sitting in front of them.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
15 Apr. 2026
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The public discussion still swings between utopian promise and apocalyptic dread.—
Barry R. Davis,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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Sofi and Jordan rekindle friendships and more against a gorgeous backdrop as the pendulum swings between reconciliation and rupture.—
Ryan Lattanzio,
IndieWire,
16 Apr. 2026
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Determined to keep a similar scenario from playing out again, organizations everywhere are rolling out new algorithms to replace RSA and elliptic curves.—
Stephen Clark,
ArsTechnica,
17 Apr. 2026
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Made of metal and hand-blown glass, this lamp is the place where angles meet curves — a timeless piece with a healthy dose of edge.—
Julissa James,
Los Angeles Times,
17 Apr. 2026
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“Twirls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twirls. Accessed 23 Apr. 2026.
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