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as in to rotate
to move in circles around an axis or center
spinning on its axis, the Earth makes one complete rotation every 23 hours 56 minutes 4 seconds
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as in rotation
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
the ice skater moved into a tight spin at the end of her routine
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as in daze
a state of mental confusion
the news left me all in a spin
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Recent Examples of spin
Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
On July 9, 2025, Earth spun a little faster than usual, enough to make the day about 1.3 to 1.6 milliseconds shorter than the standard 24 hours.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 10 July 2025
Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 July 2025
Style yours with jeans and a tee for a casual outing, or wear them with a dress this summer to put a comfy spin on a dressier look.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 July 2025
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Verb
With less resistance, Earth is able to spin a bit faster, which makes the day slightly shorter than usual.
—Isabel Van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 July 2025
On July 9, 2025, Earth spun a little faster than usual, enough to make the day about 1.3 to 1.6 milliseconds shorter than the standard 24 hours.
—Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 10 July 2025
Noun
Bring Me The Horizon are putting a new spin on their discography.
—Jessica Lynch, Billboard, 10 July 2025
Style yours with jeans and a tee for a casual outing, or wear them with a dress this summer to put a comfy spin on a dressier look.
—Clara McMahon, People.com, 10 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spin
Verb
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In addition to the usual fitness center, there are yoga and meditation rooms, and complimentary stretching, yoga, and meditation classes are held on a rotating schedule throughout the week.—
Hannah Freedman,
Travel + Leisure,
13 July 2025
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That’s proven to be a fruitful investment for the Yankees, who have primarily rotated Bellinger in the three outfield spots but use him intermittently at first base, too.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
12 July 2025
Verb
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In 2023, a Travis County resident died from an amoeba after swimming in Lake LBJ.—
Nicole Villalpando,
Austin American Statesman,
11 July 2025
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Stagnation also causes the water to become unhealthy for the visitors who swim in the pools and draws mosquitoes to the area.—
Ruby Grisin,
The Courier-Journal,
11 July 2025
Verb
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When Bacho moves in to make a move, Sakamoto swings a stock pot at Bacho's head, rendering him unconscious.—
Allison DeGrushe Published,
EW.com,
14 July 2025
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But when the opportunity presented itself to purchase the building block, Batchelor swung at the chance.—
Madeline Weinfield,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
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Both are now in the rotation at low Single-A Lake Elsinore.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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So my challenge to him was, well break into the rotation and make that Hall of Fame coach earn your trust.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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To get out into the wilderness, guests have their pick of adventurous excursions.—
Sarah Bruning,
Travel + Leisure,
8 July 2025
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Some could be anticipated, like airfare and a wine tasting excursion, but there were also unpredictable expenses like Ubers, bar tabs, and more.—
Alicia Adamczyk,
Fortune,
8 July 2025
Verb
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While there are attempts to filter likely spam and scam messages, and Google’s new one click spam button helps, attackers know how to revolve numbers and can even use AI to vary content to bypass defenses.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
13 May 2025
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Joining Lake are a revolving panel of judges including Ross Matthews, fitness instructor Cody Rigsby, and actresses Dulcé Sloan and Dascha Polanco.—
Leia Mendoza,
Variety,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Ali spends a good chunk of time confused by the strange words whirling around him.—
Christopher J. Yates
July 9,
Literary Hub,
9 July 2025
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When one is whirling, there is purifying of the heart, and a vortex is being created that allows the possibility for divine inspiration of healing and renewal to enter and spread.—
Austin American Statesman,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
Verb
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Pyrotechnics will blast from the top of Wonder Mountain as each coaster train exits near the summit and climbs into a 164-tall twisting Top Hat element.—
Brady MacDonald,
Oc Register,
10 July 2025
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Four goslings twisted their downy necks to stare at me hard.—
Blair Braverman,
Outside Online,
7 July 2025
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“Spin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spin. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.
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