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as in rotation
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point
the whirl of the mechanical ride made him dizzy
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as in confusion
a state of mental uncertainty
so many changes at once had her all in a whirl
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as in stir
a state of noisy, confused activity
lost an earring in the whirl of the party
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as in to rotate
to move in circles around an axis or center
the gambler held his breath as the roulette wheel whirled
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as in to speed
to proceed or move quickly
cars whirling by on the highway
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Recent Examples of whirl
Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
Fiedler was working in Detroit and didn’t have a pension when the store’s previous owner died and Fielder decided to give running the store a whirl.
—Peter Breen, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024
Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024
Waterspouts are whirling columns of air and water mist above bodies of water and can take two forms, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024
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Noun
The fire was seen burning on top of Santiago Peak on Tuesday at midday local time, with fire whirls visible on the fire-spotting camera located there.
—Rebecca Falconer, Axios, 10 Sep. 2024
Fiedler was working in Detroit and didn’t have a pension when the store’s previous owner died and Fielder decided to give running the store a whirl.
—Peter Breen, Chicago Tribune, 1 Nov. 2024
Verb
Mayer, who grew up in Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands, is a whirling dervish of off-the-cuff neuroses onstage, a relatable queen on TikTok, and a blunt and brash storyteller on the page.
—Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2024
Waterspouts are whirling columns of air and water mist above bodies of water and can take two forms, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whirl
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The Baltimore Orioles, looking to boost their starting rotation, have invested in a free-agent pitcher from Japan.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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Yet the rotation out of cyclicals and into tech hasn’t been uniform.Fred Imbert, CNBC, 17 Dec. 2024
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Avoid using jargon or complex language that could result in any confusion.James Bryant, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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There was also confusion concerning Blaise’s whereabouts when Bailey died.Saleen Martin, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
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However, the former New Orleans Saints quarterback walked back his comments about wanting Arch to play for the Cowboys on Wednesday after causing a stir on social media.Ryan Canfield, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
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The stunt caused a stir, a news cycle, and, ultimately, a settlement.Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 4 Dec. 2024
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Here’s hoping originality and artistic vision is rewarded with box office dollars, and everyone gives it a try.Scott Phillips, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
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How Hosts James and Oliver Phelps Managed Sampling So Many Sweets (Exclusive) The recipe quickly went viral, and users across social media platforms gave the beverage a try.Rachel Raposas, People.com, 21 Dec. 2024
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Speculation has swirled since the beginning of this year that Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) could mount a bid for Cornyn’s seat, which could make for a contentious primary battle between the state’s MAGA wing and old guard.Julia Manchester, The Hill, 15 Dec. 2024
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Rumors are swirling about whether Trump will call a recess for the Senate and appoint his own Cabinet as his picks become more controversial.Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Dec. 2024
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Netflix spun it, saying that the technical issues were the result of so many people watching: 65 million households streaming concurrently and 120 million viewers tuning in, according to the company’s figures.Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 24 Dec. 2024
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Billy Wilder, perhaps the greatest classic Hollywood screenwriter, spins a zippy yarn in this sneakily dark yet ultimately affirming story about a lowly employee at a Manhattan insurance company.James Grebey, Vulture, 23 Dec. 2024
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The Ravens needed to take care of business, build a comfortable enough lead to allow coach John Harbaugh to rotate liberally in the second half, avoid significant injuries and get back to Baltimore as soon as possible to start preparations for Saturday’s showdown with the Pittsburgh Steelers.Jeff Zrebiec, The Athletic, 16 Dec. 2024
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Sometimes cards even rotate the spend categories quarterly.Erika Kullberg, USA TODAY, 15 Dec. 2024
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The town, which only has one stoplight, opted to not put a speeding camera in that area.Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 19 Dec. 2024
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As the Coast Guard sped toward the cruise ship, Pam was still on the phone with the Norwegian employee in Miami, begging her to tell the ship to wait.Bridget Read, Curbed, 18 Dec. 2024
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“Whirl.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whirl. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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