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
Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
Grab a box of Little Leaf salad mix and dance along to one of Marshall's videos — or just have fun giving it a twirl.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Senior catcher Emma Horrocks, who will play her college ball at Holy Cross, had three hits, a homer and drove in two runs while Edy LaTour twirled a three-hitter in a 7-0 win over South Coast Conference rival Greater New Bedford.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
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Noun
In this case, the pencil has a thickness and twirls in three dimensions.
—Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 14 Mar. 2025
Grab a box of Little Leaf salad mix and dance along to one of Marshall's videos — or just have fun giving it a twirl.
—Colson Thayer, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
Verb
Meet mermaids at the aquarium Your favorite shimmering stars of the sea glide and twirl through the water with their tropical fish friends as part of the Mermaids Make Waves special event.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
Senior catcher Emma Horrocks, who will play her college ball at Holy Cross, had three hits, a homer and drove in two runs while Edy LaTour twirled a three-hitter in a 7-0 win over South Coast Conference rival Greater New Bedford.
—Matt Roy, Boston Herald, 15 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twirl
Noun
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So my challenge to him was, well break into the rotation and make that Hall of Fame coach earn your trust.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
14 July 2025
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Both are now in the rotation at low Single-A Lake Elsinore.—
Jeff Sanders,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 July 2025
Verb
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There are also rotating daily specials, with vegetarian versions typically available.—
Bradley Hohulin,
IndyStar,
26 July 2025
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Since its debut on Sept. 1, 1991, E! News has featured a rotating lineup of hosts, delivering pop culture updates to audiences around the world.—
Jordana Comiter,
People.com,
25 July 2025
Verb
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Jim Walter knows more than a thing or two about the revolving trend and tactics employed by cybercriminals.—
Davey Winder,
Forbes.com,
27 July 2025
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As a travel writer who plans trips that revolve entirely around restaurants, I’m often asked the best places to try in Paris and when to book.—
Lane Nieset,
Travel + Leisure,
26 July 2025
Noun
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Musically, Benante proved the lynchpin while Wylde deftly applied his own spin to Dimebag’s iconic licks.—
Jim Ryan,
Forbes.com,
26 July 2025
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The Princess of Wales also has some ties to cycling, including riding bikes with Prince William during a 2023 royal outing in Scotland and beating her husband in a spin bike contest, despite wearing a skirt and heeled boots!—
Stephanie Petit,
People.com,
24 July 2025
Verb
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Fister, meanwhile, turned into a strikeout machine, and well, a latter-day Alexander, with an 11.4 K/BB ratio and a 1.79 ERA in 11 starts.—
Ryan Ford,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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The trade turned into one of the most lopsided deals in big-league history.—
Meghan Montemurro,
Chicago Tribune,
29 July 2025
Noun
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And that winner, drum roll, please, was Shell Shock’d Tacos.—
Susan Selasky,
Freep.com,
29 July 2025
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There will also be a variety of hand rolls, priced from $6.50 to $15.—
Abby Hamblin,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
28 July 2025
Verb
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Never did Nick Kurtz consider this, not as a young boy learning to swing left-handed in Lancaster, Pa., or during the charmed collegiate career that catapulted him into baseball’s consciousness.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
26 July 2025
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Bleacher Report's Zachary Rymer recently suggested the Houston Astros could swing a blockbuster trade deadline deal for Miami Marlins hurler Edward Cabrera in the coming days.—
Zach Pressnell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
26 July 2025
Noun
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These elements are reflected in the use of subtle curves mimicking the form of the waves; a material palette of light plasters, soothing beige tones, and warm metals; and a contemporary and modern design approach aligned with Dubai’s future.—
Robb Report Studio,
Robb Report,
25 July 2025
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Sinker was great; changeup was good; slider, curve, everything was working.—
Cameron Priester,
Sun Sentinel,
24 July 2025
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“Twirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twirl. Accessed 7 Aug. 2025.
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