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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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 rotating
to move in circles around an axis or center
the gambler held his breath as the roulette wheel whirled
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as in flying
to proceed or move quickly
cars whirling by on the highway
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Adjective
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No one questioned Bondi’s experience Republicans were giddy when discussing the prospect of Bondi overseeing the Department of Justice.—
Kirby Wilson,
Miami Herald,
15 Jan. 2025 -
But traveling with kids has a way of softening FOMO: those stone temples have been there for a millennium, and Tove will only be a giddy six-year-old for a heartbeat.—
Naomi Tomky,
Travel + Leisure,
15 Jan. 2025
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From her senior international debut in 2016 through her role as a rotating winger and full back on the 2019 World Cup-winning squad, most of that dialogue centered on her potential.—
Jeff Rueter,
The Athletic,
27 Dec. 2024
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Another group did some more tests of fox skulls, adding a rotating motion to the plunge.—
Nell Greenfieldboyce,
NPR,
27 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Foreman tumbled downward in a dizzy, slow-motion-like crash, full-weight, a helpless giant, insensible.—
Mikal Gilmore,
Rolling Stone,
17 Jan. 2025
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And now, filmmaker Gia Coppola has constructed a dreamy character piece around Anderson and her dizzy megawatt grin.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring often and making sure to scrape the bottom of the pot to keep the mixture from scorching, until the mixture reaches 230 degrees, about 30 minutes.—
Kelly Brant,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and cook uncovered without stirring.—
Kelly Brant,
arkansasonline.com,
7 Jan. 2025
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Street performers and buzzing crowds returned to Bourbon Street on Thursday after police reopened it hours before the Sugar Bowl, which was delayed a day and was expected to draw 70,000 fans to the nearby Superdome.—
Christopher Cann,
USA TODAY,
4 Jan. 2025
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From patient inquiries to administrative notifications, your inbox is probably constantly buzzing.—
Ajay Prasad,
Forbes,
3 Jan. 2025
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The role of CIOs and tech leaders is expanding, becoming increasingly integrated into corporate strategy and driving innovation that aligns with environmental goals.—
Robert Bailkoski,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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Josh told Christina while driving.—
Tracy Wright,
Fox News,
8 Jan. 2025
Verb
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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
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Compared to the older Streaming Stick Plus, the 4K model offers a bit more speed for zipping around apps and now supports Dolby Vision to go along with HDR10 Plus.—
Quentyn Kennemer,
The Verge,
19 Dec. 2024
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Everybody was smiling and literally jumping with joy.—
Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
8 Jan. 2025
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Constantly jumping from one shiny object to the next can lead to distractions that chip away at our businesses' foundations, making sustainability challenging.—
Cody Bjugan,
Forbes,
8 Jan. 2025
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“Whirling.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/whirling. Accessed 4 Feb. 2025.
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