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
Laura Lajiness Kaupke, refinery29.com, 4 Sep. 2024
The 19-year-old pauses to mimic Elektra's sai dagger hand twirls.
—EW.com, 1 Aug. 2024
José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2024
Kenya Moore has twirled her way to Kenya with her 5-year-old daughter Brooklyn.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Oct. 2024
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Noun
Full skirts are the cherry on top, making these dresses must-haves for anyone who loves a good twirl.
—Laura Lajiness Kaupke, refinery29.com, 4 Sep. 2024
The 19-year-old pauses to mimic Elektra's sai dagger hand twirls.
—EW.com, 1 Aug. 2024
Verb
Charli’s been twirling, jumping, and spitting on stage in Luar and Acne Studios, courtesy of Brat fashion architect Chris Horan.
—José Criales-Unzueta, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2024
Kenya Moore has twirled her way to Kenya with her 5-year-old daughter Brooklyn.
—Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 13 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twirl
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Queen Camilla is shining one of Queen Elizabeth's tiaras, a brand new addition to her royal rotation.Janine Henni, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024
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For a snippet of the fourth quarter Friday, Malone abandoned his center rotation altogether.Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2024
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To fix this, leaders should hold regular office hours with CEOs and directors, rotating participants and focusing on empowerment, not complaints.Expert Panel®, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
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In this image made from video provided by National Weather Service Portland office, a powerful storm also called a 'bomb cyclone' rotates off the U.S. West Coast on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.CBS News, CBS News, 20 Nov. 2024
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Lake’s relatively weak standing with Trump voters in a swing state is notable because her political identity revolves chiefly around her support for Trump.Ronald J. Hansen, The Arizona Republic, 7 Nov. 2024
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The door continues to revolve in and out of Salem, as Days of Our Lives prepares for its 60th anniversary celebration.The Deadline TV Team, Deadline, 25 Oct. 2024
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Molly Tuttle Molly Tuttle put a colorful spin on the metallic trend in a quilt-like strapless gown covered in pinks and oranges.Marissa Muller, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Roger Kumble’s 1999 film of the same title took Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ frequently adapted Les Liaisons Dangereuses and gave it a modern spin which, if nothing else, understood a lot of what was so pointedly twisty about it.Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 20 Nov. 2024
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Palm Springs hated his AIDS memorial design, but the artist turned the debacle into redemption.Alyssa Bereznak, Los Angeles Times, 22 Nov. 2024
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As temperatures are actually starting to turn, this Black Friday clothing sale couldn’t come at a better time for those of us who weren’t prepared to face the elements.Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 22 Nov. 2024
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After Tuesday night's cold snap, weather conditions are expected to rebound into the mid-60s to lower 70s through Thursday, until another winter front rolls into Austin over the weekend.Hogan Gore, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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As more sushi concepts emerge, patrons are given an array of options to experience the full range of Japanese culinary traditions, from the simplicity of a hand roll to the intricate artistry of omakase.William Mullane, USA TODAY, 21 Nov. 2024
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The doors will soon swing open for a new doughnut shop in town when Parlor Doughnuts holds its grand opening in Jeffersonville.Ray Padilla, The Courier-Journal, 20 Nov. 2024
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The Piano Lesson: Take away the ghost stuff and focus on the fact that Malcolm Washington’s adaptation of the August Wilson play celebrates and uplifts Black women, the one demographic that pointedly did not swing to the right this year.Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Nov. 2024
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Using flowing yet distorted elements — from the walls to the furniture and even the oversized circular light fixture — the store is meant to mirror the signature curves of the brand’s eyewear.Thomas Waller, WWD, 21 Nov. 2024
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Keeler: Nix’s NFL curve reminds me of a young Labrador retriever.Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Twirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twirl. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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