whirling 1 of 2

as in giddy
having a feeling of being whirled about and in danger of falling down still whirling from the amusement park ride, I needed to sit down

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whirling

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verb

present participle of whirl
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as in swirling
to cause (as a liquid) to move about in a circle especially repeatedly whirled the chocolate syrup into the milk with a spoon

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as in twirling
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis the figure skater whirled his partner with effortless grace

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as in spinning
to be in a confused state as if from being twirled around my mind whirled from all of the excitement

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Adjective
  • That sense of giddy creative abandon was palpable throughout.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 16 Dec. 2024
  • In unusual scenes for an administrator, a giddy Shah was front and center of India's podium during their title celebrations at the T20 World Cup.
    Tristan Lavalette, Forbes, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Art collectors will appreciate the open wall space that allows for rotating works or displaying many at once.
    Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Her top, which retails for $5,900, featured the classic Dior print throughout the bottom of the design, with the solid colors rotating up to her hood.
    Angel Saunders, People.com, 24 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • In an emotional retelling, Foxx remembers being dizzy, frustrated, and stubbornly resistant to both physical and mental therapy.
    Krystie Lee Yandoli, Rolling Stone, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Angela went to a hospital three times before her death after becoming faint and dizzy, according to the arrest affidavit.
    Mollie Markowitz, Fox News, 2 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Carissa may not travel terribly far in the course of the film, but her awareness of her existing world expands considerably, which makes for a more delicately stirring arc than expected in a coming-of-age tale of this variety.
    Guy Lodge, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Netflix has a stirring new conspiracy thriller on its hands.
    Rachel Raposas, People.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Blinking, stationary, speeding and zipping and buzzing.
    Michael Wilson, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Social media has been buzzing about rumors that Costco may be switching to Coca-Cola products in its food courts in early 2025.
    Christine Rousselle, Fox News, 20 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • This holiday season, Mike Morse Law Firm and AAA are once again offering free alternatives to driving home under the influence.
    Natalie Davies, Detroit Free Press, 24 Dec. 2024
  • See our analysis of Capital One Valuation for a closer look at what’s driving our price estimate for the company.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • The Moose Mountain Falls indoor water park is a big draw, with a constant temperature of 86 degrees perfect for zipping down waterslides and floating on the lazy river.
    Beth Luberecki, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • But in the six years since the probe has been zipping through outer space and flying by the Sun?
    Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 19 Dec. 2024
Verb
  • Caitlin Clark had a year for the ages, becoming the all-time leading scorer in NCAA basketball history before jumping to the WNBA and earning rookie of the year honors—helping the league reach record highs for attendance and viewership along the way.
    Danielle Chemtob, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In just the last four years, the highest value Basquiat work sold has fluctuated greatly, jumping from $15 million in 2020 to $93 million in 2021 before dropping to $85 million in 2022 and $67 million in 2023.
    Angelica Villa, ARTnews.com, 23 Dec. 2024
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“Whirling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whirling. Accessed 4 Jan. 2025.

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