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
Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2024
In the third period, the Toronto Maple Leafs right wing executed one of his trademark twirls and slipped a backhand puck into the net for his team’s only goal.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 28 Apr. 2024
Christina Pérez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
Snowflakes twirled in the air, born on the fine mist pumped continuously into the space.
—Belinda Luksic, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2024
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Noun
Take a twirl under the disco ball, sip a Negroni by the saltwater pool, or simply vibe out next to Ernie, the property’s vintage VW bug.
—Emily Pennington, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Nov. 2024
In the third period, the Toronto Maple Leafs right wing executed one of his trademark twirls and slipped a backhand puck into the net for his team’s only goal.
—Fluto Shinzawa, The Athletic, 28 Apr. 2024
Verb
Belts and scarves can also be twirled and placed inside drawers or acrylic organizers, or, hung on closet rods with multi-tier hangers.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 19 Dec. 2024
Snowflakes twirled in the air, born on the fine mist pumped continuously into the space.
—Belinda Luksic, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for twirl
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Although the Dodgers heavily relied on Flaherty — who arrived last season as the kind of deadline acquisition Friedman was hoping to avoid — in October, their 2025 rotation is currently well-stocked.Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 29 Dec. 2024
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Cleveland’s rotation was decimated with injuries throughout the season, yet the organization kept finding ways to piece five starters together all the way up through the American League Championship Series.Jason Lloyd, The Athletic, 29 Dec. 2024
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Amorim does not rotate to plan for the long term, though.Charlotte Harpur, The Athletic, 23 Dec. 2024
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After thirty minutes, Cohen and his chair were rotated ten degrees and measured again.Zach Zimmerman, The New Yorker, 23 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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The difference is that Sabalenka is introducing it to her singles for the first time, where Swiatek used spin, volleys and drop shots with regularity in her breakout 2020 French Open win.Charlie Eccleshare, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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Instead of going to happy hour with your work besties, take a group spin class.Malaka Gharib, NPR, 28 Dec. 2024
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But the celebration turned gruesome this autumn when one of the male contestants killed a female contestant.Ayana Archie, NPR, 18 Dec. 2024
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Figure out how to turn it into a monthly package that clients are keen to commit to.Jodie Cook, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Brighten your day by making a luminary from a paper cup or toilet paper roll.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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While the scale is initially small in Hartford, the hope is that those firms will expand their worker rolls and expertise in Hartford and elsewhere in the state.Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 18 Dec. 2024
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Brown swung on the rim for about a second afterward, then celebrated as Indiana called timeout.Jay King, The Athletic, 28 Dec. 2024
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The Newbury Boston swung open its doors in 2021 and quickly became a Boston favorite, and was even named the best hotel in Boston in the 2023 World's Best Awards.Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
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Read their answers below, and start 2025 ahead of the curve.Stephanie McNeal, Glamour, 1 Jan. 2025
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There are still options for investors who may not have the nerves for sharp price swings: the shorter end of the yield curve.Darla Mercado, CFP®, CNBC, 31 Dec. 2024
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“Twirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/twirl. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.
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