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verb

ˈspin How to pronounce spin (audio)
Definition of spinnext
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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 to swim
to be in a confused state as if from being twirled around my head spun as I contemplated all the possible problems this restructuring could cause

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as in to swing
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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spin

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noun

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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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as in excursion
a short trip for pleasure a family out for a spin on a beautiful Sunday afternoon

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Recent Examples of spin
Verb
The lawsuit accused them of spinning lies that harmed St. Luke’s and its employees — whose names, photos and personal information spread online via Bundy’s allies and the People’s Rights Network. — Audrey Dutton, ProPublica, 12 Mar. 2025 Samuel Girard spun to the middle of the ice and shoveled the puck toward the net. — Corey Masisak, The Denver Post, 11 Mar. 2025
Noun
Max Mara put its spin on the look with a double wrap-around belt in warm tones like cherry and chocolate. — Andrea Bossi, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025 Legends was an experiment, of sorts, taking an existing region – Sinnoh – putting a spin on it, and trying out some changes to just about every aspect of the Pokémon experience. — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for spin
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spin
  1. rotate
  2. swim
  3. swing
  4. rotation
  5. excursion
  6. revolve
  7. whirl
  8. twist
Verb
  • The Zillion Direct’s slot panel is rectangular, and the plug is designed to fill the gap that’s created whenever a builder rotates the panel to enable a vertical graphics card orientation.
    — PCMAG, PCMAG, 15 Mar. 2025
  • If trade tensions ease and growth metrics strengthen, investors may rotate away from defensive assets such as gold and back into growth equities.
    — Garth Friesen, Forbes, 15 Mar. 2025
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  • On the longer three-day voyages, guests will also be taken to the sand dunes of Taka Makassar, a snorkeling excursion at Manta Point — naturally with plenty of manta rays to swim with — and a trip to Mawan Island for more swimming, hiking or just relaxing on the beach.
    — Adam Morganstern, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Spend your days tanning on the beach, or get active hiking trails with panoramic views, riding buggies through rolling hills, whale watching or swimming with stingrays at Stingray City.
    — Danielle Pointdujour, Essence, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of swim
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  • There were joyful scenes on the ISS as Wilmore swung open the station's hatch and rang the ship's bell when the new arrivals came.
    — Mark Davis, Newsweek, 16 Mar. 2025
  • Brianna seems to swing between two moods: intense enthusiasm, intense repugnance.
    — Joyce Carol Oates, The New Yorker, 16 Mar. 2025
Definition of swing
Noun
  • Burke figures to be one of three pitchers with less than one year of service time who will begin the season in the rotation, joining Jonathan Cannon and Davis Martin.
    — John Perrotto, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025
  • If Schmidt remains on schedule, the fifth rotation spot is down to Will Warren and Carlos Carrasco.
    — Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 17 Mar. 2025
Definition of rotation
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  • Pick your own adventure, or embark on an excursion to traverse all three.
    — Casey Barber, Southern Living, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The company also offers excursions to neighboring Two Top Mountain.
    — Shelby Knick, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of excursion
Verb
  • Nowadays, our conversations revolve more around sports and TV shows than our past jobs or adventures.
    — Katharine Esty, Contributor, CNBC, 16 Mar. 2025
  • As the world marks yet another International Women’s Day on Saturday, the conversation revolves once more around progress made and hurdles yet to be overcome.
    — Cornelia C. Walther, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
Definition of revolve
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  • Not Home Yet Huddled against the safety of the house, the winds whirled around the roof and sides, creating a backdraft that slapped us in the face.
    — Scott Haugen, Outdoor Life, 30 Jan. 2025
  • There is also a sawfish hotline for people to report spinning or whirling fish.
    — Curt Anderson, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025
Definition of whirl
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  • Because every television, film, theater, celebrity talent became available to these people, the complete consciousness of this group twisted on their head.
    — EW.com, EW.com, 12 Mar. 2025
  • There is also an excellent, if not a little demented, twist at the end.
    — Rosa Escandon, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025
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