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
Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
Onstage, clad in Punjabi attire, Diljit was charming and assured, his every smile and twirl of his mustache setting the crowd into a wave of applause and cheers.
—Richard Trapunski, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
They were also printed on blue on white towels for fans to twirl at Ford Field.
—Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
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Noun
In the music video, released Monday, frontwoman Michelle Zauner sings the delicate ballad, while bassist Jungle twirls in a gleaming seashell, emulating a siren.
—Kalia Richardson, Rolling Stone, 14 Jan. 2025
Onstage, clad in Punjabi attire, Diljit was charming and assured, his every smile and twirl of his mustache setting the crowd into a wave of applause and cheers.
—Richard Trapunski, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
Rather, there’s something deeply misguided to me about living at this moment in history and believing that wearing face paint and twirling rave sticks can be an avenue toward catharsis.
—Barrett Swanson, Harper's Magazine, 2 Jan. 2025
They were also printed on blue on white towels for fans to twirl at Ford Field.
—Larry Lage, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twirl
Noun
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Hefner is quickly building a reputation as a coach who can help transform scuffling back-end starters into frontline rotation options, and the Mets are hoping Montas can benefit from his coaching.—
Abbey Mastracco,
New York Daily News,
8 Feb. 2025
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Cleveland was already really good and added a legitimate rotation player on the wing who can make open shots, defend and close games if needed.—
J. Robbins, J. Edwards and D. Mayberry,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Bake for 55-65 minutes, rotating the pan half way through to make sure even baking.—
Bev Barrett,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The name pays tribute to Ngo’s late mother Mai Chu, with items such as a rotating fish crudo and filet mignon in bò kho (a spicy Vietnamese soup) jus. ▪ Tomo Noodles & Dumplings is in its soft opening phase at 3230 Arena Blvd.—
Benjy Egel,
Sacramento Bee,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The filing also details various financial agreements, including amendments to revolving credit facilities and related party loans.—
Quartz Intelligence Newsroom,
Quartz,
7 Feb. 2025
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The sun provides heat and light, the moon keeps the tides in check, and the planets revolve nicely around a star that’s neither too small nor too large, and just the right temperature.—
Arthur Krystal,
The New Yorker,
27 Jan. 2025
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The network show — a relative rarity in the awards landscape — sees Bates putting a new spin on the old legal procedural made famous by Andy Griffith.—
Alison Foreman,
IndieWire,
7 Feb. 2025
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Escola also wrote the show, which puts a comic spin on history (Abraham Lincoln is a closeted gay man with a roving eye in this production, while Mary Todd, frustrated at being his beard and life in the White House, hits the sauce).—
Brent Lang,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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Travis Kelce consoled by Taylor Swift as retirement rumors swirl ➤ Chiefs' run at Super Bowl history turns into epic embarrassment: The blowout loss to the Eagles means no team has ever won three consecutive Super Bowls.—
Jim Reineking,
USA TODAY,
11 Feb. 2025
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Owning a movie theater was a lifelong dream for Floyd, who notes that a commitment to supporting independent film is not always compatible with the need to turn a profit.—
Cory Stillman,
IndieWire,
10 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Love the fact he is called Larry, his cinnamon roll paws (and how cute he is marked) and the nom nom nom.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
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From there, two victory rolls were piled atop the head—and it was all sealed in place with Cult Classic Flexible Hairspray.—
Margaux Anbouba,
Vogue,
9 Feb. 2025
Verb
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The Twins swung a minor trade on Thursday, trading utilityman Michael Helman to the St. Louis Cardinals for cash considerations.—
Betsy Helfand,
Twin Cities,
7 Feb. 2025
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The Mavs swung another trade Tuesday, acquiring noted Celtics killer Caleb Martin from Philadelphia.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
5 Feb. 2025
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Stay ahead of the curve with our expert insights and find your next favorite product right here.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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Not only is the market constantly changing, but so is technology and other tools that brands need to utilize to stay ahead of the curve.—
Tyler Shepherd,
USA TODAY,
2 Feb. 2025
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“Twirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twirl. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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