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  • present participle of spin.
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spinning

[spin-ing] / ˈspɪn ɪŋ /




ADJECTIVE
whirling
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
whirling
Synonyms


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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