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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
ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
When Sage releases that water, the pressure from underground shoots it upward, and the heat creates vapors that spin turbines and crank out electricity.
—Alexander C. Kaufman, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
In this way, the new propeller stays open and spins from the forward momentum of the boat to generate power.
—New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2025
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Verb
The company aims to build a kinetic launch system that spins a rocket around at speeds up to 4,700 mph (7,500 km/h) before sending it upward toward space.
—ArsTechnica, 4 Apr. 2025
When Sage releases that water, the pressure from underground shoots it upward, and the heat creates vapors that spin turbines and crank out electricity.
—Alexander C. Kaufman, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2025
Noun
The California-cool brand is known for giving basics a more sophisticated spin, and this sleeveless dress with its elegant V-neck and front flap pockets is no exception.
—Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 Mar. 2025
In this way, the new propeller stays open and spins from the forward momentum of the boat to generate power.
—New Atlas, 26 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spin
Verb
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The dining room on the floor below has deep red carpets, gold chairs, burl wood walls in a herringbone pattern and reflective metallic paint on the ceiling that intensifies the rotating 360 degree views.—
Laurie Werner,
Forbes.com,
29 Mar. 2025
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Visit The Danville Museum Of Fine Arts And History For a crash course in Danville history, plus access to a rotating lineup of fine art exhibits, the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History is a one-stop shop for all things Danville culture.—
Tara Massouleh McCay,
Southern Living,
28 Mar. 2025
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Go with the flow, but not toward the beach: Don't swim towards the beach against the rip current.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
6 Apr. 2025
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Watch diver swim alongside massive sunfish in Mexico Download USA TODAY's app to get to the heart of news A $2,300 iPhone?—
Amaris Encinas,
USA Today,
5 Apr. 2025
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With Orlando trailing by 2 points less than a minute into the fourth quarter at Spectrum Center following a disastrous third, Hornets guard LaMelo Ball looked to swing the ball to Nick Smith Jr. waiting in the corner.—
Jason Beede,
The Orlando Sentinel,
27 Mar. 2025
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Still no timetable on anything, but he’s been able to swing the bat and feel like there’s been some steady improvement day after day.—
Peter Sblendorio,
New York Daily News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Here are seven easy bedroom decor ideas to welcome your bedroom into its spring era—just in time, because your new wardrobe rotation is going to need a worthy photo backdrop.—
Glamour,
Glamour,
10 Apr. 2025
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Their starting rotation has been waylaid by a wave of injuries and a disastrous opening series in Yankee Stadium.—
Tony Blengino,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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What often separates an experience filled with unforgettable memories from a White Lotus meltdown, however, comes down to one thing, experts say: setting the right expectations during and throughout your excursion.—
Jenna Ryu,
SELF,
4 Apr. 2025
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Since outdoor excursions require some extra preparation, a Pteromy 150-piece First Aid Kit is a smart addition to any packing list, while the Blavor Solar Charger Power Bank ensures your devices stay charged, even off the grid.—
Rosie Marder,
Travel + Leisure,
3 Apr. 2025
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Much of the value comes from learning how to avoid revolving credit card balances and leveraging better credit scores to secure preferential borrowing rates for key expenses, such as insurance, auto loans and home mortgages, according to Ranzetta.—
Jessica Dickler,
CNBC,
8 Apr. 2025
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Director Kenny Leon’s new production, however, seems caught between reverence for the original source material and a seemingly half-hearted attempt to renovate the setting around which the classic action revolves.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
24 Mar. 2025
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Watch an animation of the tightly orbiting planets whirling around its host star.—
Jackie Wattles,
CNN,
22 Mar. 2025
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As these stars and planets whirl around each other, their gravitational interactions perturb the orbits of other smaller objects in Alpha Centauri, ranging from asteroids and comets — planetesimals left over from the formation of our neighboring system — to particles of dust.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
5 Mar. 2025
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On his podcast, Wright talked about how his comments were twisted.—
Pete Grathoff,
Kansas City Star,
4 Apr. 2025
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Dawn broke to reveal its source: a long, narrow ridge of jagged ice that had mysteriously arisen across the lake’s surface, meandering like the spiked back of a twisting dragon.—
Martin Fackler,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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“Spin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spin. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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