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
Richard Trapunski, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
The transformative world he’s drawn into is what spins (and twirls and leaps and bounces) in front of the audience, bringing with it circus of the sublime.
—David Dickstein, Orange County Register, 18 Dec. 2024
Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
On his other side, Green's three kids Noah, Journey and Bodhi stood in line, making funny faces and twirling their hair.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Onstage, clad in Punjabi attire, Diljit was charming and assured, his every smile and twirl of his mustache setting the crowd into a wave of applause and cheers.
—Richard Trapunski, Billboard, 20 Dec. 2024
The transformative world he’s drawn into is what spins (and twirls and leaps and bounces) in front of the audience, bringing with it circus of the sublime.
—David Dickstein, Orange County Register, 18 Dec. 2024
Verb
Today’s political heavy hitters are just as likely to twirl tagliatelle at Officina or spoon paella at Spanish showstopper Del Mar in the trendy Wharf district.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
On his other side, Green's three kids Noah, Journey and Bodhi stood in line, making funny faces and twirling their hair.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 25 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twirl
Noun
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The menu changes seasonally, but their famous chicken liver — served on brioche bread with pickled prunes, inspired by Anthony Bourdain — is always in rotation.—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Jan. 2025
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Castillo has been a consistent force in the Mariners' rotation.—
Barbara A. Perry,
Newsweek,
28 Jan. 2025
Verb
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These counter height stools have a 360-degree rotating seat, so users can seamlessly swivel to face towards or away from the counter.—
Maggie Horton,
People.com,
27 Jan. 2025
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The third slot will see Ella Langley, Anne Wilson, Gavin Adcock and Corey Kent rotating through the show-opening position.—
Chris Willman,
Variety,
24 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Wednesday, January 8, 2025, brought a new record of outstanding credit card and revolving credit spending: almost $1.09 trillion.—
Erik Sherman,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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Those rates are hitting much higher balances, with money owed on revolving credit swelling to $645 billion, up 52.5% since hitting a decade low of $423 billion in the second quarter of 2021, according to the Philadelphia Fed.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
22 Jan. 2025
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Suarez Bakery and Barra Tres Leches French Toast: This delicious spin on a classic French toast, using three types of milk, is only available Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.—
Sunny Hubler,
Charlotte Observer,
27 Jan. 2025
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In these times, people like to point to certain things and bring a negative political spin to it.—
Greg Braxton,
Los Angeles Times,
26 Jan. 2025
Verb
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Absent greater public awareness the ominous forecast will turn into inevitability.—
Michael S. Lubell,
Scientific American,
29 Jan. 2025
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Bounds couldn't turn her back on this sweet senior dog.—
Jonathan Granoff,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Patrons come for a creative Vietnamese American take on coffee, bakery items, and brunch with a shrimp coconut rice omelet, black sesame cinnamon rolls, and oozy egg and pork sandwiches.—
Amanda Calnan Vowels,
AFAR Media,
30 Jan. 2025
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Tay Ho ban cuon Named after the Tay Ho district in Hanoi, Tay Ho specializes in banh cuon or rice rolls filled with, say, pork and mushroom or ground shrimp.—
Kate Bradshaw,
The Mercury News,
27 Jan. 2025
Verb
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However, after reading the groom-to-be's explanation on Reddit, many users have swung behind him in support.—
Joel Thayer,
Newsweek,
27 Jan. 2025
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Both the Lakers and Warriors figure to continue pursuing upgrades between now and the Feb. 6 trade deadline, although neither seems likely to swing a blockbuster trade for another star.—
Bryan Toporek,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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Over the years, the star has consistently been ahead of the curve with her sculptural and futuristic red carpet looks.—
Christian Allaire,
Vogue,
23 Jan. 2025
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But how can educational institutions stay ahead of the curve?—
Maja Zelihic,
Forbes,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Twirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twirl. Accessed 5 Feb. 2025.
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