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as in rotations
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 fogs
a state of mental uncertainty
so many changes at once had her all in a whirl
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as in stirs
a state of noisy, confused activity
lost an earring in the whirl of the party
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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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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 rotates
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 scurries
to proceed or move quickly
cars whirling by on the highway
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Verb
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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
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The black hole rotates in an unexpected direction in relation to its surrounding galaxy.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Dec. 2024
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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
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For this achievement, the team overcame various technical hurdles, including atmospheric disturbances, the rapid movement of the satellite, and maintaining precise laser beam alignment.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2025
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Weeds often take advantage of disturbances to invade lawns.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2025
Noun
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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
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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
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New noises and people in the home can compound and boil over into doggy chaos, Bernal said, but the good news is a lot of stressors can be prevented or managed.—
Claire Thornton,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
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There’s also an experimental score by Daniel Blumberg made of bangs and piano plinks and noises that sound like a dozen balloons screaming.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Zack Rosenblatt spent time with Vrabel over the last five months and came away with a fantastic tale of who Vrabel is now, and what drives him.—
Chris Branch,
The Athletic,
5 Jan. 2025
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Everyone either deals directly with a customer, supports someone who does or is part of the process that drives or supports the customer experience.—
Shep Hyken,
Forbes,
5 Jan. 2025
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In one corner, a 3-D printer buzzes away, fashioning replacement parts for damaged drones.—
Brian Mann,
NPR,
24 Dec. 2024
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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
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Though about a quarter of DNA exonerations involve a false confession, that percentage jumps to more than 34% for those who were under 18 when wrongfully convicted, and 69% for those with mental disabilities, according a 2022 analysis by the National Registry of Exonerations.—
Anita Chabria,
Los Angeles Times,
23 Dec. 2024
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Speaking of the holiday that is just around the corner, recently released Bing Crosby compilation Ultimate Christmas jumps from Number Eight to Six with 65,000 units.—
Althea Legaspi,
Rolling Stone,
22 Dec. 2024
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“Whirls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whirls. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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