whirls 1 of 2

plural of whirl
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as in attempts
an effort to do or accomplish something I'm pretty good at fixing things, so how about if I give it a whirl?

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whirls

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verb

present tense third-person singular of whirl
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as in swirls
to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly whirled the chocolate syrup into the milk with a spoon

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as in twirls
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis the figure skater whirled his partner with effortless grace

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as in spins
to be in a confused state as if from being twirled around my mind whirled from all of the excitement

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Verb
  • Meanwhile, the lead character has to deal with his parents, sister, a new friend at school and a peculiar older boy who stirs perplexing feelings in him.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Even an eventual death in the family stirs no major histrionics.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The black hole rotates in an unexpected direction in relation to its surrounding galaxy.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • That comes to light when the drones form the shape of a giant shopping bag which rotates in mid air.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Noun
  • Habitat disturbances, including tourism, fertilizer collection, and limestone mining, pose significant threats to its survival, which is why it is listed as ‘near threatened‘ on International Union for Conservation of Nature’s (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species.
    Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 15 Mar. 2025
  • That might explain some of the high percentages of people reporting both sleep disturbances and anxiety and mood changes in the research.
    Mara Santilli, Flow Space, 14 Mar. 2025
Noun
  • Hearth & Harbor Wrapping Paper Storage Container Don’t let good wrapping paper go to waste with this storage container that can hold up to 24 rolls of paper, bows, ribbon, and supplies like scissors and tape.
    Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
  • Hearth & Harbor Wrapping Paper Storage Container Don’t let good wrapping paper go to waste with this storage container that can hold up to 24 rolls of paper, bows, ribbon, and supplies like scissors and tape.
    Shea Simmons, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Arriving at a shelter filled with loud noises had a negative impact on Jazzy, so she was moved to a foster home.
    TJ Macias, Kansas City Star, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Boredom, loneliness, or stress—often caused by separation anxiety or loud noises—can prompt this behavior as a form of self-soothing.
    Matt Robison, Newsweek, 25 Feb. 2025
Verb
  • Johnson immediately lets out an expletive and quickly drives past the animal.
    Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Apr. 2025
  • So, what's so special about these little beauties, enough that protecting their honor drives a young video game journalist to kill his friend as retribution for crimes committed against their tiny artificially intelligent souls?
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 10 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • In one corner, a 3-D printer buzzes away, fashioning replacement parts for damaged drones.
    Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This particular annual crossroad buzzes with the hum of transformative change, driven by technology, shifting demographics, and evolving global dynamics, presenting both challenges and opportunities.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • If no one new has joined, the group jumps straight to the final part of the club, which is a group prayer.
    Abigail Hasebroock, Sun Sentinel, 22 Mar. 2025
  • In the clip, Mees opens the door for the yowling Crush, who quickly paws inside and jumps up on a side table next to Cora's crib.
    Kelli Bender, People.com, 21 Mar. 2025
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“Whirls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whirls. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.

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