whirls 1 of 2

noun

Definition of whirlsnext
plural of whirl
1
as in rotations
a rapid turning about on an axis or central point the whirl of the mechanical ride made him dizzy

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2
as in fogs
a state of mental uncertainty so many changes at once had her all in a whirl

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3
as in stirs
a state of noisy, confused activity lost an earring in the whirl of the party

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4
as in attempts
an effort to do or accomplish something I'm pretty good at fixing things, so how about if I give it a whirl?

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whirls

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verb

present tense third-person singular of whirl
1
as in swirls
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 twirls
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 rotates
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 scurries
to proceed or move quickly cars whirling by on the highway

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

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for whirls
  1. stirs
  2. rotates
  3. disturbances
  4. rolls
  5. noises
  6. drives
  7. buzzes
  8. jumps
Verb
  • Meanwhile, the lead character has to deal with his parents, sister, a new friend at school and a peculiar older boy who stirs perplexing feelings in him.
    Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Even an eventual death in the family stirs no major histrionics.
    Dennis Harvey, Variety, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of stirs
Verb
  • The black hole rotates in an unexpected direction in relation to its surrounding galaxy.
    Robert Lea, Space.com, 20 Dec. 2024
  • That comes to light when the drones form the shape of a giant shopping bag which rotates in mid air.
    Caroline Reid, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024
Definition of rotates
Noun
  • Most places inland will remain dry but a few offshore disturbances could move onshore.
    Garfield Hylton, Orlando Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Environmental impacts during decommissioning/full removal of below-ground infrastructure can include noise disturbances, ground disturbance, and additional carbon emissions.
    Ariel Cohen, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of disturbances
Noun
  • There’s a choice of prime rib or ham with their classic sides and yeast rolls.
    Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • There’s a choice of prime rib or ham with their classic sides and yeast rolls.
    Ronny Maye, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of rolls
Noun
  • New noises and people in the home can compound and boil over into doggy chaos, Bernal said, but the good news is a lot of stressors can be prevented or managed.
    Claire Thornton, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
  • There’s also an experimental score by Daniel Blumberg made of bangs and piano plinks and noises that sound like a dozen balloons screaming.
    Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024
Definition of noises
Verb
  • Curiosity Curiosity drives artful innovation.
    Stephanie Dillon, Rolling Stone, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Time-wise, aim for November for leaf-peeping season but before winter holiday rates hit or early March before Sakura mania drives prices skyward.
    Paul Jebara, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of drives
Verb
  • In one corner, a 3-D printer buzzes away, fashioning replacement parts for damaged drones.
    Brian Mann, NPR, 24 Dec. 2024
  • This particular annual crossroad buzzes with the hum of transformative change, driven by technology, shifting demographics, and evolving global dynamics, presenting both challenges and opportunities.
    Francois Botha, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
Definition of buzzes
Verb
  • Though about a quarter of DNA exonerations involve a false confession, that percentage jumps to more than 34% for those who were under 18 when wrongfully convicted, and 69% for those with mental disabilities, according a 2022 analysis by the National Registry of Exonerations.
    Anita Chabria, Los Angeles Times, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Speaking of the holiday that is just around the corner, recently released Bing Crosby compilation Ultimate Christmas jumps from Number Eight to Six with 65,000 units.
    Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of jumps
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