spindles

verb

Definition of spindlesnext
present tense third-person singular of spindle
as in spikes

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for spindles
  1. stabs
  2. spits
  3. picks
Verb
  • Ji-oh stabs Taesang through the heart with a fencing sword.
    Kayti Burt, TIME, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Instead, the inmate who stabs him to death used the blade to cut a Glasgow smile onto his face.
    Zack Sharf, Variety, 9 Oct. 2024
Definition of stabs
Verb
  • Combined, the powertrain spits out 1,184 horsepower.
    Will Sabel Courtney, Robb Report, 11 Dec. 2024
  • This little dude spits in my face and says, ‘F— you.
    Jim Ruland, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of spits
Verb
  • These trendy coat picks will keep you cozy—without burning through your budget.
    Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Shop our top picks below and check back soon—we’re betting more great deals will drop between now and Cyber Monday (which falls on December 2 this year).
    Sarah Felbin, SELF, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of picks
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Thesaurus Entries Near spindles

spindle-legged

spindles

spindle-shanked

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