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spinning

[spin-ing] / ˈspɪn ɪŋ /




ADJECTIVE
whirling
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
whirling
Synonyms


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Scientists believe that when these waves encounter a rapidly spinning black hole, the black hole's rotational energy can transfer into the dark matter waves, dramatically increasing their density.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

She created all the world and everything in it, spinning us into being on threads of silk.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Within five milliseconds of that contact, the spinning blade comes to a dramatic brake, and the blade whooshes below the table.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

“That’s just absolutely a recipe for people spinning out and doing some things.”

From MarketWatch • May 7, 2026

They could do nothing against my spinning around.

From "Firegirl" by Tony Abbott




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