twirl 1 of 2

noun

Definition of twirlnext
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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verb

ˈtwər-(-ə)l How to pronounce twirl (audio)
1
as in to rotate
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis absentmindedly twirled a lock of her hair around her finger

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2
as in to revolve
to move in circles around an axis or center an ice-skater twirling in place

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Recent Examples of twirl
Noun
The actors did much of the fighting themselves, while Urban’s stunt double, Garreth Hadfield, performed other aspects, training for months on wires to perfect the twirl in the air, followed by the trademark split nut-punch. — Aaron Couch, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026 Makar tested out his skating with some twirls at the end of the first and returned for the second. — ABC News, 4 May 2026
Verb
Before putting on the new colorway from her Syrn Playful collection, Sweeney showed off the inside of her trailer and twirled in place, revealing the revealing back of her white matching thong. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 18 July 2026 Inside, Benjamin Davalos twirls his measuring jigger and, with a turn of his wrist, releases a swallow’s worth of straight rye. — Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for twirl
Recent Examples of Synonyms for twirl
  1. rotation
  2. rotate
  3. revolve
  4. spin
  5. turn
  6. roll
  7. swing
  8. curve
Noun
  • The Astros’ rotation is in such a state that ruling anyone out as a candidate to start games seems silly, but their actions indicate Imai is something of a last resort.
    — Chandler Rome, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The 25-year-old Whisenhunt isn’t capitalizing on his opportunity to earn staying power in San Francisco’s rotation.
    — Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of rotation
Verb
  • Behind him sits one of the youngest jurors, attending the trial with lip studs and a rotating assortment of rock band T-shirts.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Both Leonard and head coach Klint Kubiak have expressed that the plan is to rotate players around, but honestly, this defense is tailor-made for Maxx Crosby to have an outstanding year.
    — Gladys Louise Tyler, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of rotate
Verb
  • And with the average rate on credit card accounts that were charged interest recently topping 22%, falling behind on this type of revolving debt can become expensive quickly.
    — Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The restaurant, which started in Japan, brought its popular revolving buffet of sushi to Kansas City less than three years ago, landing first at 200 W 47th St.
    — Katelyn Umholtz, Kansas City Star, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of revolve
Noun
  • Meanwhile, the whirlpools of history spin, and ordinary people, good and bad alike, drown in them.
    — Adam Gopnik, New Yorker, 17 Aug. 2026
  • Today, its angular momentum, or spin, is less than that of the disk.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of spin
Verb
  • One of my non-negotiable recommendations is Tonnara di Scopello, another historic tuna fishery turned into a tiny museum and protected cove.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Her biweekly nostalgia program has turned into a daily online recap of the Keffe D trial.
    — Andy Rose, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of turn
Noun
  • Also during the restoration, the race-style, roll-over hoop behind the driver was removed, and rear chrome nudge bars were added.
    — Howard Walker, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Experiencing the Cramps live was like stepping into a twilight zone where everything in rock & roll was more.
    — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of roll
Verb
  • Prices of the precious commodity have swung dramatically from one season to the next, particularly as issues such as climate change, water scarcity and pest and disease pressures persist.
    — Sam Meredith, CNBC, 19 Aug. 2026
  • The club opted against a lengthy pre-season trip to North America, Oceania, or East Asia, preferring a smaller-scale tour in which the squad swung back to the Carrington training ground after playing across a host of European cities.
    — Carl Anka, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of swing
Noun
  • Classic cars are known for their curves, chrome and nostalgia.
    — Alexa Liacko, CBS News, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Nike previously introduced its first full-length, visible Air Zoom unit with a curve on the Pegasus Premium, which released in early 2025 and hasn’t been well-reviewed.
    — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of curve

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