- present participle of spin.
spinning
Example Sentences
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Roberts has been spinning this theory of the president as the most directly democratically accountable officer.
From Slate • Jul. 7, 2026
In the absence of anything better and because the show, even when spinning its wheels, continues to offer much to enjoy, I think “The Bear” is safe for now.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 7, 2026
Astronomers have, for the first time, observed the birth of a magnetar, an extremely magnetic, rapidly spinning type of neutron star.
From Science Daily • Jul. 6, 2026
“What we’re worried about with data centers is that they’ll stop taking power instantaneously because these aren’t spinning machines,” Robb said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 2, 2026
My jaw clenches, and my stomach aches, and my brain’s all jumbled up and spinning.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
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