as in rotates
to move in circles around an axis or center
the kayaker had got sucked into the whirlpool, and his kayak was pinwheeling helplessly
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His fan rotates to distribute the air in the room.—
Tim Carter,
Hartford Courant,
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Organize your pantry supplies with this handy 2-tier bamboo turntable that rotates for easy access to all your everyday cooking essentials.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
1 Apr. 2026
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The 28-year-old is loquacious and engaging, the ideal traits for someone around whom a team revolves.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The song revolves slowly, casting loop against deepening loop, asking for the same careful quality of attention as William Basinski or Stars of the Lid.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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Nelson’s 1975 album spins a yarn about a fugitive on the run after killing his wife and her lover.—
Josh Crutchmer,
Rolling Stone,
3 Apr. 2026
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The value proposition increases for casino players in Pennsylvania and New Jersey (50 bonus spins in each state) who receive secondary perks on top of the sportsbook bonus.—
Tyler Everett,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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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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“Pinwheels.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pinwheels. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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