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
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Makar tested out his skating with some twirls at the end of the first and returned for the second.
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ABC News,
4 May 2026
Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
The protein megacomplex boasts multiple subunits in a precise structure, where antenna proteins are decorated with chlorophylls and other pigments and surround a core reaction center where electrons twirl in an elaborate pas de deux.
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Quanta Magazine,
10 June 2026
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Noun
The actors did much of the fighting themselves, while Urban’s stunt double, Garreth Hadfield, performed other aspects, training for months on wires to perfect the twirl in the air, followed by the trademark split nut-punch.
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Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
14 May 2026
Makar tested out his skating with some twirls at the end of the first and returned for the second.
—
ABC News,
4 May 2026
Verb
Elias Lindholm would be behind the play and lost, Lohrei and Jokiharju would be overwhelmed and Pasta would be twirled around a fork and devoured.
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Fluto Shinzawa,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
The protein megacomplex boasts multiple subunits in a precise structure, where antenna proteins are decorated with chlorophylls and other pigments and surround a core reaction center where electrons twirl in an elaborate pas de deux.
—
Quanta Magazine,
10 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twirl
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That’s a small contract, especially for a player that has given the Pacers rotation minutes at times.
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Keep scrolling to shop breezy button-up shirts, linen-blend tanks, and more lightweight styles that deserve a spot in your summer rotation.
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The weekly series along the New River also includes live music, a farmers and craft market with a rotating lineup of local businesses and artisans, as well as gourmet food vendors.
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Deschamps has rotated between Lucas Digne and Théo Hernandez in that position with both players much more effective going forward than covering the space behind them.
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The innovation used a revolving cylinder and a reversible wringer to separate and clean clothing.
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For those carrying tens of thousands of dollars in revolving debt, those interest charges can make the repayment process feel like a moving target.
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This fast-paced, 60-minute performance puts a fresh spin on the classic one-ring circus, blending daring feats with playful mischief and Circus Bella’s signature sparkle with the Circus Bella All-Star Band’s live music.
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This rapid spin can drag spacetime around the black hole, a phenomenon known as frame dragging, and may also help power the enormous relativistic jets observed in active galaxies.
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Some critics on social media counter that the gatherings risk turning spirituality into spectacle, performance and commodity all at once.
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The patriotic ball drop is scheduled to air at midnight ET on CNN as July 3 turns into July 4 in Times Square.
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While Garcia runs a steady takeout business, there are a handful of tables inside, with chili flakes in shakers and rolls of paper towel for napkins.
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Few would begrudge Paraguay this recognition, but the skullduggery did produce eye-rolls and requires stronger officiating.
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Beat a prime Holloway at 170, though, and the door swings back open to the paydays he's chased since the rematch became official.
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To the fans who have watched the Warriors swing and miss on free agents and various trade targets over the last few years, watching Simons sign with another team was painful.
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There can be some volatility in aging curves, especially at this point in a player’s career.
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The implication for investors is that the belly of the yield curve — intermediate maturities in the three-to-seven-year range — offers an appealing balance of income and rate sensitivity.
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“Twirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twirl. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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