SPINS Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

spins 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of spin

as in rotates

to move in circles around an axis or center spinning on its axis, the Earth makes one complete rotation every 23 hours 56 minutes 4 seconds

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as in swims

to be in a confused state as if from being twirled around my head spun as I contemplated all the possible problems this restructuring could cause

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as in turns

to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis spun the child around until he was hopelessly dizzy

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spins

2 of 2

noun

plural of spin

as in rotations

a rapid turning about on an axis or central point the ice skater moved into a tight spin at the end of her routine

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as in excursions

a short trip for pleasure a family out for a spin on a beautiful Sunday afternoon

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Verb

The Roadster 2 reaches over 26 feet in the air through its cold-gas thrusters, spins once in mid-air, then uses the same tech to land safely. — James Peckham, PC Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026 Inspired by spider silk, the company genetically programs microorganisms to produce silk proteins through fermentation, then spins those proteins into biodegradable yarn. — Kate Gammon, Time, 15 Oct. 2026 The show spins a fictional intelligence story around the Doolittle Raid of 1942. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026 As the star spins, the magnetic field coming out of the surface catches that wind and sweeps it up. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 2026 Spend an evening in Pilsen shopping 50 or so artists and makers as DJ Johnny Walker spins tunes. — Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026 The seats are on the side of the track, allowing riders’ feet to dangle below or above them as their seat spins forward or backward. — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 29 Sep. 2026 The intellectual property owner then generates steady profit through licensing rights, while the purchasing country spins up its own domestic manufacturing capacity. — Dan Driscoll, Foreign Affairs, 28 Sep. 2026 Calvin Harris spins his way to more records, this time in Australia where his forthcoming tour has shifted more than 330,000 tickets. — Lars Brandle, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026

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Brunson beats defenders with skill and not size, relying on footwork, fakes and spins that create angles to get his shot off against taller defenders. — ABC News, 16 Oct. 2026 There were plenty of new spins on his famous baker boy cap showcased like art objects in a striking Plexiglas installation in an art gallery opposite Le Bristol, plus numerous other variations on other headgear in his spring 2027 lineup. — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026 The researchers placed them inside YbSb₂ and watched how their spins changed as the material crossed into its superconducting state. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026 The physicists used that data to reconstruct the angles at which electrons and muons were emitted to infer the spins of the original Z bosons that preceded them. — ArsTechnica, 2 Oct. 2026 Heated air can only flow freely through the laundry to dry your clothing if the dryer drum spins, allowing the clothing to tumble repeatedly rather than settling into a clump at the bottom of the machine. — Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Sep. 2026 The automaker also had its flagship Air sedan available for spins. — Keenan Thompson, Freep.com, 17 Sep. 2026 Pinterest says Gen Z and Millennials are putting their own spins on trends rather than copying them, a sign that visible under-eyes and lived-in finishes could outlast the tired girl label itself. — Ashley Lynch, Miami Herald, 28 Aug. 2026 Roulette, slots, wagers, lotteries, raffles, lucky spins and prize wheels are all prohibited. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 27 Aug. 2026

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As the motor rotates the end, the rod deforms and stores elastic energy.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026
Workday’s rally comes amid a broader rethink of software companies, which are starting to look more attractive as money rotates out of semiconductors and into parts of the AI trade that investors think will outperform going forward.

— Sarah Min, CNBC, 16 Oct. 2026

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Verb

During a seemingly regular day at camp, Jason swims too far and drowns as the other campers and staff look on helplessly.

— Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Oct. 2026
Combined, the conditions are welcoming fish that are typically rare to these waters, like the bullet tuna, which typically swims in the Indian and Atlantic oceans or around Hawaii and the central Pacific.

— Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of swims

Noun

For example, a player taking hundreds of shots could use data collected by the chip to understand which shooting angles and ball rotations are most likely to result in a basket.

— Jessica Golden, CNBC, 11 Oct. 2026
The American Medical Association recommends chin tucks, gentle neck rotations and half-neck circles during the day.

— Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 10 Oct. 2026

Definition of rotations

Noun

For a bit of an over-the-top perk, the concierge is able to arrange helicopter services to NASA through its rooftop helipad, as well as myriad other special excursions.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 16 Oct. 2026
There's also a huge range of northern lights tours available, from small-group photography excursions to longer aurora-chasing adventures.

— Daisy Dobrijevic, Space.com, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of excursions

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Lialina’s practice as an artist and archivist revolves the uneven promises of permanence, loss, maintenance, and distribution that the internet, in its many formats and phases, represents.

— Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 14 Sep. 2026
Repayment happens as customers settle their invoices, and the facility essentially revolves, with fresh invoices replacing those that have been paid off.

— Amit Singhania, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of revolves

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Cool, icy, and tangy, this blender dessert whirls buttermilk, ice, and honey into a sweet, frothy cloud of a frappe perfect for hot summer nights.

— Anna Kovel, Martha Stewart, 10 July 2026
The heady Moon whirls into your 6th House of Effort, highlighting habits that support productivity.

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 23 Mar. 2026

Definition of whirls

Verb

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, Kansas City Star, 14 July 2026
With smoke streaming from his mouth and nose, McTominay twirls the delighted older man around.

— Ed Caesar, New Yorker, 16 June 2026

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