as in giddy
having a feeling of being whirled about and in danger of falling down
still whirling from the amusement park ride, I needed to sit down
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as in twirling
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
the figure skater whirled his partner with effortless grace
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as in rotating
to move in circles around an axis or center
the gambler held his breath as the roulette wheel whirled
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as in flying
to proceed or move quickly
cars whirling by on the highway
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Recent Examples of whirling
Laura Bannister, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
Waterspouts are whirling columns of air and water mist above bodies of water and can take two forms, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
On and on the section goes, a whirling fifty-page stretch of disorientation and disintegration.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Astronomers using the powerful eye of the James Webb Space Telescope have spotted a previously unknown moon whirling around Uranus, according to NASA.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Back on electric guitar, Beck spun a whirling dervish in front of Outwater, spitting in rapid fire fashion later.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Mark Harmon also returns as Ryan, Tess’ husband, ever steadfast and supportive of her whirling dervish personality.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Here, a whirling mass of robots stamp out roofs, fenders, and hoods, which are automatically stored in soaring racks overhead.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2025
Verb
There will be a huge tornado in whirling fabric and a room dedicated to Oz.
—Laura Bannister, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025
Waterspouts are whirling columns of air and water mist above bodies of water and can take two forms, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Freep.com, 4 Sep. 2025
On and on the section goes, a whirling fifty-page stretch of disorientation and disintegration.
—Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 25 Aug. 2025
Astronomers using the powerful eye of the James Webb Space Telescope have spotted a previously unknown moon whirling around Uranus, according to NASA.
—Ashley Strickland, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2025
Back on electric guitar, Beck spun a whirling dervish in front of Outwater, spitting in rapid fire fashion later.
—Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2025
Mark Harmon also returns as Ryan, Tess’ husband, ever steadfast and supportive of her whirling dervish personality.
—Maureen Lee Lenker Published, EW.com, 5 Aug. 2025
Here, a whirling mass of robots stamp out roofs, fenders, and hoods, which are automatically stored in soaring racks overhead.
—IEEE Spectrum, 28 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for whirling
Adjective
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The two lovebirds were snapped looking giddy and in love if this blast from the past.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
14 Sep. 2025
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Today's talkers Travis Kelce is giddy.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
4 Sep. 2025
Verb
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An Atlantic Ocean devoid of swirling tropical waves is a welcome but unusual sight for mid-September.—
Alex Harris,
Miami Herald,
11 Sep. 2025
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Studs, leopard print, and DIY ornamentation sit alongside soft pastels, swirling graphic patterns, and a Nouveau color palette inspired by the Parisian Metropolitain signs.—
Felicity Carter,
Forbes.com,
8 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The video shows her gleefully twirling in a chair.—
Jessica Coacci,
Fortune,
17 Sep. 2025
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But then, in August of 2024, it got stuck — again — this time slowly twirling in a kind of ocean vortex known as the Taylor column.—
Kat Lonsdorf,
NPR,
5 Sep. 2025
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Funded by the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), the new Polarstern will be equipped with two 160 PULL ARC LM azimuth propulsion systems, commonly known as rotating propeller nacelles.—
Georgina Jedikovska,
Interesting Engineering,
17 Sep. 2025
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Since then, however, the rotating former player cohost slot has always been filled by a contestant from the previous season.—
Dalton Ross,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 Sep. 2025
Verb
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The final result needed to be invisible, weightless, scentless, and makeup-gripping, all of which were achieved with flying colors—actually, with no color at all since the formula is completely clear on all skin tones.—
Sophia Panych,
Allure,
16 Sep. 2025
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Before flying, check your airline’s website for more details on what’s allowed.—
Jessie Beck,
AFAR Media,
16 Sep. 2025
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Scott appeared to have done his job, spinning a full-count slider below the strike zone that Lee chased.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
13 Sep. 2025
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Ledford is a songwriter to watch, spinning urgent, gripping tales of life’s ups and downs in the midst of a wildly colorful and psychedelic musical universe.—
Jim Harrington,
Mercury News,
12 Sep. 2025
Adjective
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Keen observers may witness small flocks of Phalaropes swimming in dizzy circles in the quiet ponds.—
Ut Community Press,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
31 Aug. 2025
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There’s also something of the McIlroy highwire act with Alcaraz, especially in the breathless blitz of brilliance that rises to the top and then drops off from the dizzy heights of the rollercoaster.—
Tim Ellis,
Forbes.com,
28 Aug. 2025
Verb
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Joe Manchin is back to stirring the pot in Washington.—
Burgess Everett,
semafor.com,
18 Sep. 2025
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Hurricane season is stirring again after an unusual three-week quiet spell.—
Alexandra Banner,
CNN Money,
17 Sep. 2025
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“Whirling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whirling. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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