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spinning

[spin-ing] / ˈspɪn ɪŋ /




ADJECTIVE
whirling
Synonyms


ADJECTIVE
whirling
Synonyms


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That’s when Anunoby appeared once again, flying over a scrum of Spurs that included 7-foot-4 Victor Wembanyama to reach the ball with the tips of his fingers and send it spinning through the rim.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Nestlé isn’t the only consumer goods giant that’s spinning off large parts of its business.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Strong winds can destabilize the spinning column or cause it to collapse altogether.

From Science Daily • Jun. 5, 2026

What can the beat-up, worn-out records at your local thrift store do to dodge a landfill and keep the Earth spinning?

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

My knees felt weak, and for a second I considered spinning on my heel and trotting back to the elevator.

From "The Red Car to Hollywood" by Jennie Liu




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