as in rotation
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
the twirl of the dancer's skirt mesmerized me
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Recent Examples of twirl
Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
Grab a box of Little Leaf salad mix and dance along to one of Marshall's videos — or just have fun giving it a twirl.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
In Super Nintendo World, coins twirled as Mario’s iconic soundtrack played.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
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Noun
In this case, the pencil has a thickness and twirls in three dimensions.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
Grab a box of Little Leaf salad mix and dance along to one of Marshall's videos — or just have fun giving it a twirl.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
Senior catcher Emma Horrocks, who will play her college ball at Holy Cross, had three hits, a homer and drove in two runs while Edy LaTour twirled a three-hitter in a 7-0 win over South Coast Conference rival Greater New Bedford.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
In Super Nintendo World, coins twirled as Mario’s iconic soundtrack played.
—Skyler Swisher, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twirl
Noun
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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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Both are now in the rotation at low Single-A Lake Elsinore.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
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
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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
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State capitalization grants Since 1987, EPA has given states money for revolving loan programs that provide low-interest loans to state and local governments to clean up waterways and provide safe drinking water.—
Janet McCabe,
The Conversation,
27 June 2025
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To that end, visitors can take a spin in high-tech driving simulators, while an immersive video showcases the pageantry leading up to the big race’s start.—
AFAR Media,
AFAR Media,
14 July 2025
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The Banana Cloud is like your favorite barbecue joint’s banana pudding—but better—and the The Old Farmer’s Almanac puts a new spin on the classic apple pie with top and bottom crusts made from cinnamon rolls.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
13 July 2025
Verb
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The downside is that each method has a potential reaction from the AGI or ASI that could turn things ugly.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
2 July 2025
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Kurt’s key takeaways Meta’s decision to turn chatbot prompts into social content has blurred the line between private and public in a way that catches many users off guard.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
1 July 2025
Noun
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But his ability to shoot from three-point range (34.4% in 2024-25), operate in the short roll, and even serve as an offensive hub excites Lee.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
4 July 2025
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And many employers have increasingly shed low-wage staff, such as drivers and cleaning staff, from their employment rolls and contracted that work out.—
Sumit Agarwal,
The Conversation,
3 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
Noun
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The intrigue of what might be beyond the curve or around the corner takes the mind away from the size of the space and focuses it on the content of the garden.—
Megan Hughes,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 July 2025
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The right-hander’s fastball was on point early, and his knuckle curve tied the Reds up as the game went on.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
12 July 2025
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“Twirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twirl. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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