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as in to rotate
to move in circles around an axis or center
spinning on its axis, the Earth makes one complete rotation every 23 hours 56 minutes 4 seconds
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as in rotation
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
the ice skater moved into a tight spin at the end of her routine
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as in daze
a state of mental confusion
the news left me all in a spin
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Recent Examples of spin
USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
At Calypso’s Pool Bar & Grille, a DJ will spin music while guests celebrate with frozen drinks, savory bites and creative plates in the open-air ambiance.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
James Mercadante, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Similar in appearance to the smog that cloaks cities on Earth, a concentration of photochemical haze covers Uranus’s northern pole, which switches between 42-year stretches of sun and 42-year stretches of shadow due to the planet’s sideways spin.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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Too many things to process can send your head spinning while Mercury opposes Jupiter.
—USA TODAY, 26 Dec. 2024
At Calypso’s Pool Bar & Grille, a DJ will spin music while guests celebrate with frozen drinks, savory bites and creative plates in the open-air ambiance.
—Amy Drew Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 26 Dec. 2024
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Watch The Holiday Fix Up on Hulu A Christmas Switch
In a holiday spin on the story of Freaky Friday, two people switch bodies for the holidays and get a new perspective on their families and relationships.
—James Mercadante, People.com, 12 Dec. 2024
Similar in appearance to the smog that cloaks cities on Earth, a concentration of photochemical haze covers Uranus’s northern pole, which switches between 42-year stretches of sun and 42-year stretches of shadow due to the planet’s sideways spin.
—Sam Walters, Discover Magazine, 12 Dec. 2024
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The Ravens needed to take care of business, build a comfortable enough lead to allow coach John Harbaugh to rotate liberally in the second half, avoid significant injuries and get back to Baltimore as soon as possible to start preparations for Saturday’s showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes cards even rotate the spend categories quarterly.Erika Kullberg, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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Mussels swim in a rich coconut milk sauce with chunks of red onions, garlic and lemongrass, creating an aromatic and sinus-cleansing dish that’s ideal for winter.Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 25 Dec. 2024
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Visitors come to this area to hike, camp, fish, hunt, swim, and tube down the river.Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 24 Dec. 2024
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Miragaia likely swung its tail to drive off predators, and perhaps cause rivals to back down, rather than trying to strike potential threats.Riley Black, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Broncos at that point had swung and missed at every bullet point of the game plan.Nick Kosmider, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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The Baltimore Orioles, looking to boost their starting rotation, have invested in a free-agent pitcher from Japan.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Yet the rotation out of cyclicals and into tech hasn’t been uniform.Fred Imbert, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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The money will pay for airfare, cultural excursions, transportation, food and hotel accommodations.La Risa R. Lynch, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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These lodges offer gourmet meals in stunning settings, private gorilla trekking excursions with expert guides and remote locations, which ensure an intimate experience for those seeking seclusion.Harriet Akinyi, CNBC, 19 Dec. 2024
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How a house became a character At the figurative center of the town is the Buendía household, ever expanding to accommodate the needs of its revolving members.Jacqui Palumbo, CNN, 2 Dec. 2024
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That said, focusing on paying down revolving debt is a good place to start.Jason Stauffer, CNBC, 21 Nov. 2024
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Inside people’s heads, their eyes turn and whirl as their bodies twist into unnatural shapes.Jamie Lang, Variety, 26 Oct. 2024
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Without any boundaries, the AI is going to keep whirling and calculating, possibly until the end of time.Lance Eliot, Forbes, 26 Sep. 2024
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Taking the classic holiday tale as the base, this episode twists it.Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
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Jerky movements — twisting the wheel suddenly or slamming your foot on the brake or gas pedal — can throw your vehicle into a skid.Jade Jackson, The Indianapolis Star, 20 Dec. 2024
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“Spin.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spin. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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