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as in rotates
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 turns
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
spun the child around until he was hopelessly dizzy
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as in rotations
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 excursions
a short trip for pleasure
a family out for a spin on a beautiful Sunday afternoon
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Recent Examples of spins
Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
In that derelict playground, Lucy reminisces about her hippie youth, then spins in joyful abandon on a rusty carrousel.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
In an effort to impress Arthur, Tom spins a grand tale about how the first people to arrive in Widow’s Bay had a totally empty island all to themselves.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Fascism spins the greatest fictions of all time—about race, about origins, about past and future glories—and people eat them up.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
My biggest complaint is that while the main narrative does wrap up tidily, the story also spins forward in a way that demands a sequel (which Spufford is already working on).
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The robot handled spins up to 450 rad/s with over 75% return rates.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
The turbine spins, and that's what makes the electricity.
—David Pogue, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
At the center of each ornament is a small flower that spins in the breeze.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
While the exact preparation of the original remains sacrosanct, that hasn’t stopped other Louisville establishments from putting their own spins on it.
—Rich Warren, Saveur, 29 Apr. 2026
Southern states and regions happily lay claim to all types of breads and put their own unique spins on them.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Folks stop in after strolling the RiverWalk or a bike ride along the Beerline Trail for fresh coffee, hot Rishi tea and super smart vegetarian and vegan spins on traditional brunch favorites.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
The system is reliable since the spins of the sensor qubit and its auxiliary qubit are entangled.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Oia is home to many of the island's top accommodations, featuring modern spins on traditional design and luxe amenities.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Our feeds right now are dominated by baker-creators putting mouth-watering new spins on traditional sourdough loaves.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
Verb
Slip into the vinyl listening lounge as a local DJ spins records, the room vibrating like a low-key house party.
—Carrie Honaker, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 May 2026
In that derelict playground, Lucy reminisces about her hippie youth, then spins in joyful abandon on a rusty carrousel.
—Emily Nussbaum, New Yorker, 30 Apr. 2026
In an effort to impress Arthur, Tom spins a grand tale about how the first people to arrive in Widow’s Bay had a totally empty island all to themselves.
—Jen Chaney, Vulture, 30 Apr. 2026
Fascism spins the greatest fictions of all time—about race, about origins, about past and future glories—and people eat them up.
—Literary Hub, 27 Apr. 2026
My biggest complaint is that while the main narrative does wrap up tidily, the story also spins forward in a way that demands a sequel (which Spufford is already working on).
—John Warner, Chicago Tribune, 25 Apr. 2026
The robot handled spins up to 450 rad/s with over 75% return rates.
—Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 22 Apr. 2026
The turbine spins, and that's what makes the electricity.
—David Pogue, CBS News, 19 Apr. 2026
At the center of each ornament is a small flower that spins in the breeze.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Apr. 2026
Noun
That is, their free electron spins will align with the magnetic field.
—IEEE Spectrum, 30 Apr. 2026
While the exact preparation of the original remains sacrosanct, that hasn’t stopped other Louisville establishments from putting their own spins on it.
—Rich Warren, Saveur, 29 Apr. 2026
Southern states and regions happily lay claim to all types of breads and put their own unique spins on them.
—Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 18 Apr. 2026
Folks stop in after strolling the RiverWalk or a bike ride along the Beerline Trail for fresh coffee, hot Rishi tea and super smart vegetarian and vegan spins on traditional brunch favorites.
—Usa Today Network, USA Today, 17 Apr. 2026
The system is reliable since the spins of the sensor qubit and its auxiliary qubit are entangled.
—Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 15 Apr. 2026
Oia is home to many of the island's top accommodations, featuring modern spins on traditional design and luxe amenities.
—Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2026
Our feeds right now are dominated by baker-creators putting mouth-watering new spins on traditional sourdough loaves.
—Joseph Erbentraut, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spins
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Galante rotates groups through different rooms and keeps certain cats separate, balancing safety with giving each of them space to roam.—
Ashley Vega,
PEOPLE,
24 Apr. 2026
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Most American medical schools ensure that every student rotates through pediatrics; far fewer require a dedicated geriatrics rotation.—
Ken Dychtwald,
Fortune,
23 Apr. 2026
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Meatloaf now swims in the aquarium’s sea turtle rehabilitation area, which opened in January.—
Cierra Morgan,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Apr. 2026
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The reigning Tri-Valley League MVP swims at Kingfish Swimming club.—
Tyler McManus,
Boston Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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The fiber is made using a process that turns sugarcane into the core ingredients for stretch yarn, the world’s largest spandex manufacturer said.—
Alexandra Harrell,
Footwear News,
30 Apr. 2026
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With costs dropping 80% over the last decade, storage is the missing link that turns intermittent weather into a steady, reliable heartbeat for the grid.—
Jennifer Granholm,
semafor.com,
30 Apr. 2026
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Charlotte was hit hard — not just at key positions, but across the depth chart, affecting special teams units and even scout team rotations.—
Hunter Bailey,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Apr. 2026
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Brown said his rotations could change any day.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
27 Apr. 2026
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All excursions are pre-planned, so there is zero decision fatigue.—
Malika Bowling,
USA Today,
30 Apr. 2026
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Shore Excursions Shore excursions range from highly active adventures to more sedate cultural experiences.—
Aaron Saunders,
Travel + Leisure,
29 Apr. 2026
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The moving drama revolves on a young boy, the film’s titular character, who escapes the bombing of his southern Iranian village in which his family is killed.—
Nick Vivarelli,
Variety,
1 May 2026
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When the stage revolves late in the play to display Susan’s opulent digs the pale shades of whites and golds almost hurt our eyes.—
Greg Evans,
Deadline,
6 Apr. 2026
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The heady Moon whirls into your 6th House of Effort, highlighting habits that support productivity.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Elmer Rodríguez twirls a against his former team while representing Puerto Rico.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Shauna Martel, a teaching assistant at the Osher Map Library twirls a massive globe around and points to Australia.—
Jackie Northam,
NPR,
7 Dec. 2025
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“Spins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spins. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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