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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
Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
At the time, many observers, including former board members, wondered whether the company should be broken apart, with its manufacturing facilities sold or spun into a separate business.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
That was Paramount’s spin in bringing in Bari Weiss to CBS News.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
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Verb
Nikki Glaser spun an unfortunate situation into comedy gold.
—Tracy Wright, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2026
At the time, many observers, including former board members, wondered whether the company should be broken apart, with its manufacturing facilities sold or spun into a separate business.
—Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 24 Apr. 2026
Noun
Directed by Jon Favreau, the movie is a spin-of Disney+’s streaming series The Mandalorian, and brings Grogu, aka Baby Yoda, to the big screen for the first time.
—Pamela McClintock, HollywoodReporter, 22 Apr. 2026
That was Paramount’s spin in bringing in Bari Weiss to CBS News.
—Michael Schneider, Variety, 22 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spin
Verb
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Rina and Serasi will rotate time with the adult tigers, and Suki will lead the way when the cubs head outside.—
Hanna Wickes,
Charlotte Observer,
24 Apr. 2026
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Astrobotic on Thursday announced the successful hot fire testing of its Chakram rotating detonation rocket engine (RDRE) at NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center.—
Eric Berger,
ArsTechnica,
24 Apr. 2026
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The stream rushed by, as clear and inviting as the nearby lake that their father forbade them from swimming in.—
Lizzie Johnson,
New Yorker,
25 Apr. 2026
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Less than a year later, long-time boys swim coach Ed Walsh died of brain cancer.—
Krystle Rich,
CBS News,
25 Apr. 2026
Verb
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The game swung on these knife-edge moments, but the actual performance levels were similar from both teams.—
Mark Carey,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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But as the ball swung around the perimeter, opportunities arose for the likes of Dosunmu and McDaniels to crack the paint off the bounce.—
Jace Frederick,
Twin Cities,
24 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Steele is now unlikely to rejoin the Cubs’ rotation until after the July All-Star break, Counsell estimated.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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The right-hander, who has been the steadiest pitcher in the rotation, blanked the Washington Nationals over six innings in an 8-0 win.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
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Those around me were in a daze.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
25 Apr. 2026
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Greene made the catch, and Meadows landed on his back in a daze, barely moving with his hands pointed up and blood appearing on his face.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Booking shore excursions through the cruise line can be a safer option, as the ship will wait for those tours if they are delayed.—
Nathan Diller,
USA Today,
27 Apr. 2026
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Packages can include hotel stays, transfers, and excursions.—
Taryn White,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Seksan Mongkhonkhamsao/Getty Images Things aren't particularly easy for borrowers right now, and that's especially true for those carrying a revolving balance month to month.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
27 Apr. 2026
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Leonard Cohen had a house there, one of 100 in the world that revolved on a motor.—
Peter Larsen,
Oc Register,
23 Apr. 2026
Verb
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Festivities typically include parades, street food, block parties, mariachi competitions, and baile folklórico, or folkloric ballet, with whirling dancers wearing bright, ruffled dresses and their hair tied with shiny ribbons.—
Todd Feurer,
CBS News,
20 Apr. 2026
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On the surface, at least, all of that would seem to make Karaban entirely ill-suited for Hurley – the orderly, math nerd introvert versus the whirling dervish extrovert.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
2 Apr. 2026
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“Spin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spin. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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