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as in twirled
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
the figure skater whirled his partner with effortless grace
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as in rotated
to move in circles around an axis or center
the gambler held his breath as the roulette wheel whirled
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as in sped
to proceed or move quickly
cars whirling by on the highway
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Recent Examples of whirled
After a Joey Estes fastball came near his head, Robles whirled around and chucked his bat at the pitcher.
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Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Between events, Diamandis whirled around, making and cementing connections.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Jackson Roberts, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Aug. 2025
Between events, Diamandis whirled around, making and cementing connections.
—Tad Friend, New Yorker, 4 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whirled
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Watson stirred controversy late in life, tarnishing his reputation as a scientist in a series of racist remarks.—
Christina Zdanowicz,
CNN Money,
7 Nov. 2025
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The Hill’s Emily Brooks reports that Roberts’s statement has stirred backlash from GOP senators and several traditionally conservative organizations, including from staffers inside Heritage itself.—
Jared Gans,
The Hill,
3 Nov. 2025
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The pair twirled together onstage before Karagach, 32, stepped in to finish the contemporary routine.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
26 Oct. 2025
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As the routine twirled to a close, Olivia ran back, embracing her older brother to thunderous applause.—
Mekishana Pierre,
Entertainment Weekly,
24 Oct. 2025
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Williams connected with rookie wide receiver Luther Burden for a 27-yard gain on a comeback route against rookie cornerback Korie Black, who rotated with Deonte Banks throughout the game.—
Dan Duggan,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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The Patriots have rotated their linebackers next to Robert Spillane all season with Elliss, Jack Gibbens, Marte Mapu and Jahlani Tavai all seeing snaps.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
8 Nov. 2025
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Garcia again rammed officers’ cars and sped off before fleeing on foot and barricading himself inside his apartment, ICE said.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
8 Nov. 2025
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Crystals that cleanse All three minerals sped up the breakdown under typical environmental conditions, but the rate depended heavily on crystal structure.—
Neetika Walter,
Interesting Engineering,
4 Nov. 2025
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Entertainers tend to bend memory to their advantage; Margolick, contemptuous of myth, straightens the record, especially the legends spun by Mel Brooks, Caesar’s protégé.—
David Denby,
New Yorker,
10 Nov. 2025
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Shaw spun away and angled a low far-post shot past Lorena, tilting the game toward the visiting team.—
Tamerra Griffin,
New York Times,
10 Nov. 2025
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Since then, Hall's future with the team was in doubt as rumors swirled that the Jets would have the young running back on the trade block, though head coach Aaron Glenn repeatedly expressed his desire to retain Hall.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
5 Nov. 2025
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Throughout season 2 of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, rumors swirled around whether cast member Demi Engemann cheated on her husband, Bret, while appearing on Vanderpump Villa, a reality series hosted by Lisa Vanderpump.—
Randall Colburn,
Entertainment Weekly,
5 Nov. 2025
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In Manassas Park, Virginia, a city that is nearly 40% Hispanic, the electorate swung 22 points to the left last week for Democratic Governor-elect Abigail Spanberger.—
Halle Troadec,
ABC News,
10 Nov. 2025
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In May, the indictment said, Clase agreed to throw a ball at a certain point in a game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the batter swung, resulting in a strike, costing the bettors $4,000 in wagers.—
NPR,
NPR,
9 Nov. 2025
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During every storm, a sunspot had revolved into position near the apparent center of the solar surface, like the turret of a battleship lining up its target.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
27 Oct. 2025
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Also, activity in the consumer discretionary sector revolved largely around megacap stocks—both those that pulled back in September, and those that posted strong rallies.—
Sheryl Estrada,
Fortune,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Whirled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whirled. Accessed 16 Nov. 2025.
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