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Recent Examples of spinner
North, 46, played 21 Tests for Australia as a batter and off-spinner and appeared in two Ashes series, in 2009 and 2010-11, before making his name as a coach and director of cricket.
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Paul Newman, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Crafted from durable metal and finished in rich copper and blue-green patina tones, this spinner is an eye-catching decoration for your backyard or garden.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
This Oxo spinner remains one of the most reliable options, with a smooth pump mechanism and sturdy construction that holds up better than most.
—Jennifer Zyman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
McKenzie, a former gangster who spent seven years in prison, was once a spinner and his ministry has promoted the sport in recent years.
—Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Paul Newman, New York Times, 7 May 2026
Crafted from durable metal and finished in rich copper and blue-green patina tones, this spinner is an eye-catching decoration for your backyard or garden.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 29 Apr. 2026
This Oxo spinner remains one of the most reliable options, with a smooth pump mechanism and sturdy construction that holds up better than most.
—Jennifer Zyman, Bon Appetit Magazine, 28 Apr. 2026
McKenzie, a former gangster who spent seven years in prison, was once a spinner and his ministry has promoted the sport in recent years.
—Semafor Staff, semafor.com, 24 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spinner
Noun
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Ruff’s quick hook paid off, and so did his other lineup changes.—
Matthew Fairburn,
New York Times,
17 May 2026
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Among the stacks of beef boxes and red meat cuts hanging from metal hooks, chicken and pork are increasingly present.—
Clara Preve,
Fortune,
16 May 2026
Noun
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Among Gen Zers, Douglas Wilson’s intellectual heir is Nick Fuentes, who leads a loose collection of trolls known as Groypers.—
Helen Lewis,
The Atlantic,
14 May 2026
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There are internet trolls who don’t watch the WNBA, don’t care about women’s basketball and only engage with the sport to stir up culture war nonsense or demean female athletes.—
Amber Harding OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Loose wall outlets cause arcing at the plug, and the extra resistance wears the strip faster, says Hodnicki.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
16 May 2026
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That clock ran out about 30 minutes ago and, with a request from Weinstein’s side, Faber pulled the plug.—
Dominic Patten,
Deadline,
15 May 2026
Noun
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But in hiring the three-time Stanley Cup winner, the Ducks earned credibility in terms of coaching acumen and became an attraction for players.—
Eric Stephens,
New York Times,
15 May 2026
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It is housed in the same building as the attraction’s affiliate, The Escape Game, which opened in 2015 and took hold in the world of escape rooms.—
Patrick Connolly,
The Orlando Sentinel,
14 May 2026
Noun
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Tonya Lee Jaynes, the drummer, puts her entire life force into the bass and snare.—
Christopher Buchanan,
Los Angeles Times,
18 May 2026
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The beats are stiffly period-appropriate, repurposing Shawty Redd snare rolls, bouncy Zaytoven keys, and snap music low end without flourish.—
Stephen Kearse,
Pitchfork,
21 Apr. 2026
Noun
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House members who occupy safe seats have fewer incentives to compromise or work across the aisle.—
Ashley Wu,
New York Times,
18 May 2026
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Provincial incentives can be stacked with the federal rebate to a bonus tax credit rate of 45 percent — a significant lever in an era when every greenlight is being scrutinized.—
Etan Vlessing,
HollywoodReporter,
17 May 2026
Noun
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Scientists assumed bull ants, which don’t rely primarily on scent navigation, had to wake up before dark and use the day’s last light to find their way to sustenance.—
K. R. Callaway,
Scientific American,
17 May 2026
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The scent of olive orchards and sea salt fill the air, the whizz of our tires the only soundtrack.—
Jennifer Leigh Parker,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2026
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“Spinner.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spinner. Accessed 22 May. 2026.
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