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as in rotates
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 turns
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
spun the child around until he was hopelessly dizzy
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as in rotations
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 excursions
a short trip for pleasure
a family out for a spin on a beautiful Sunday afternoon
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Recent Examples of spins
Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2026
Christopher Kosakowski, United States, 2025 A circus clown celebrating his birthday alone receives a mysterious gift box harboring an antique zoetrope that spins his world into mayhem.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The film will star Sandler as Vincent who, after being fired from his job, can’t bring himself to tell his wife and family and spins a web of lies to conceal his situation.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
Some advanced fingerboarders can do tricks like 1080 Ollie, which spins the board in three full rotations, or a Triple Kickflip, which spins the board three times in the air.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Aside from royally pissing off hordes of fans (with an average attendance of 25,048 per game, MLB turnstile spins in ’95 were down 20% compared to the league’s pre-strike mark of 31,240), the strike also coincided with a series of media shakeups.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Inside every electric motor, from those found in electric toothbrushes to those in electric vehicles, a rotating component (the rotor) spins within a stationary part (the stator), creating a constantly changing magnetic field.
—Etiido Uko
march 17, New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2026
The poignant Moon spins into your 5th House of Drama, inspiring hands-on expression that reconnects you with your inner child.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
High pressure also spins clockwise, deflecting moisture and storms off to the north and keeping dry air underneath it.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
David Farley, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
My Jamaican Table, his first book (Springsteen wrote the foreword), is a mouth-watering mix of traditional classic dishes like oxtail with rice and peas, and curry chicken alongside modern spins on American classics, like his signature jerk smashburger with bacon jam.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2026
At one point during the show, there's a robot competing in a dance-off against a human audience member, executing impressive spins and flips.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Kobrya continued on to the Showcase Showdown, in which players spin a large wheel listing small dollar amounts up to $1, aiming to get a number as close to $1 as possible — without going over within two spins.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
After that's locked and loaded, gently closing the door starts the mechanism and the disc spins, the player starts auto reading and then playback begins.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
Women formed their own manga circles and began to self-publish work called doujinshi, which could include homoerotic spins on popular shonen (boys’ manga) like the soccer series Captain Tsubasa.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Even to the casual viewer, Liu seemed to float through the program, completing triple-triple combinations and dizzying spins with ease.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
BaubleBar debuted new trinkets and accessories inspired by the characters; Brooks Brothers launched a capsule collection with Snoopy dressed up in a bowtie, and more brands showcased unique spins on the beloved characters.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Verb
The antiproton trap contains a magnetic field that spins the antiparticles in a circle, suspending them in space.
—Emma Gometz, Scientific American, 25 Mar. 2026
Christopher Kosakowski, United States, 2025 A circus clown celebrating his birthday alone receives a mysterious gift box harboring an antique zoetrope that spins his world into mayhem.
—William Earl, Variety, 25 Mar. 2026
The film will star Sandler as Vincent who, after being fired from his job, can’t bring himself to tell his wife and family and spins a web of lies to conceal his situation.
—Brian Welk, IndieWire, 25 Mar. 2026
Some advanced fingerboarders can do tricks like 1080 Ollie, which spins the board in three full rotations, or a Triple Kickflip, which spins the board three times in the air.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 18 Mar. 2026
Aside from royally pissing off hordes of fans (with an average attendance of 25,048 per game, MLB turnstile spins in ’95 were down 20% compared to the league’s pre-strike mark of 31,240), the strike also coincided with a series of media shakeups.
—Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 18 Mar. 2026
Inside every electric motor, from those found in electric toothbrushes to those in electric vehicles, a rotating component (the rotor) spins within a stationary part (the stator), creating a constantly changing magnetic field.
—Etiido Uko
march 17, New Atlas, 17 Mar. 2026
The poignant Moon spins into your 5th House of Drama, inspiring hands-on expression that reconnects you with your inner child.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 16 Mar. 2026
High pressure also spins clockwise, deflecting moisture and storms off to the north and keeping dry air underneath it.
—Zoe Mintz, CBS News, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
Most recently, the area’s Hmong, Vietnamese, and Laotian populations have begun opening dynamic Southeast Asian restaurants that offer creative spins on ancestral dishes.
—David Farley, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Mar. 2026
My Jamaican Table, his first book (Springsteen wrote the foreword), is a mouth-watering mix of traditional classic dishes like oxtail with rice and peas, and curry chicken alongside modern spins on American classics, like his signature jerk smashburger with bacon jam.
—Jonathan Bernstein, Rolling Stone, 16 Mar. 2026
At one point during the show, there's a robot competing in a dance-off against a human audience member, executing impressive spins and flips.
—Neda Ulaby, NPR, 13 Mar. 2026
Kobrya continued on to the Showcase Showdown, in which players spin a large wheel listing small dollar amounts up to $1, aiming to get a number as close to $1 as possible — without going over within two spins.
—Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 12 Mar. 2026
After that's locked and loaded, gently closing the door starts the mechanism and the disc spins, the player starts auto reading and then playback begins.
—New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
Women formed their own manga circles and began to self-publish work called doujinshi, which could include homoerotic spins on popular shonen (boys’ manga) like the soccer series Captain Tsubasa.
—E. Alex Jung, Vulture, 23 Feb. 2026
Even to the casual viewer, Liu seemed to float through the program, completing triple-triple combinations and dizzying spins with ease.
—Rachel Hale, USA Today, 21 Feb. 2026
BaubleBar debuted new trinkets and accessories inspired by the characters; Brooks Brothers launched a capsule collection with Snoopy dressed up in a bowtie, and more brands showcased unique spins on the beloved characters.
—Julia Teti, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spins
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The menu rotates about twice a season.—
Jenna Thompson
March 27,
Kansas City Star,
27 Mar. 2026
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Many expect the English forward to start as Liam Rosenior rotates his squad.—
Graham Ruthven,
New York Times,
6 Mar. 2026
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Now the pair are filling the former Slab space with trout that swims in chive beurre blanc; burgers crowned with a range of French cheeses; and expertly made baguettes that receive smears of butter d’Isigny.—
Stephanie Breijo,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Mar. 2026
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When Blub swims in a particular direction, the camera detects the movement and sends the vehicle rolling that same way.—
Ryan Brennan,
Kansas City Star,
24 Mar. 2026
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August 23 – September 22 Persistent focus turns small tasks into big wins.—
Tarot.com,
Hartford Courant,
2 Apr. 2026
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By the afternoon, most of North Texas turns quieter, with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s.—
Michael Autovino,
CBS News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Different departments volunteer to host 20-minute activity rotations for the kids, ranging from cupcake decorating and pizzamaking to games and contests.—
Orianna Rosa Royle,
Fortune,
1 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles also has two former MVP's in Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman and one of the most lethal starting rotations in the league.—
Shaun McAvoy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
31 Mar. 2026
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From yoga classes at the crack of dawn to excursions that range from whale-watching to geological expeditions and beyond, the staff here make magic happen.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
2 Apr. 2026
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After multiple excursions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), biologists can finally confirm one fish species that sometimes gives adept human rock climbers a run for their money.—
Andrew Paul,
Popular Science,
2 Apr. 2026
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The 28-year-old is loquacious and engaging, the ideal traits for someone around whom a team revolves.—
Maria Torres,
New York Times,
14 Mar. 2026
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The song revolves slowly, casting loop against deepening loop, asking for the same careful quality of attention as William Basinski or Stars of the Lid.—
Sasha Geffen,
Pitchfork,
10 Mar. 2026
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The heady Moon whirls into your 6th House of Effort, highlighting habits that support productivity.—
Tarot.com,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Elmer Rodríguez twirls a against his former team while representing Puerto Rico.—
Gary Phillips,
New York Daily News,
9 Mar. 2026
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Shauna Martel, a teaching assistant at the Osher Map Library twirls a massive globe around and points to Australia.—
Jackie Northam,
NPR,
7 Dec. 2025
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“Spins.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spins. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.
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