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as in twirled
to move (something) in a curved or circular path on or as if on an axis
swirled her skirts as she danced the tango
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Verb
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This move has stirred controversy and concern amongst community leaders in New Orleans, a city with a historically high homicide rate.—
Kaif Shaikh,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2025 -
The presence of these encampments stirred a debate about free speech — and what universities should and should not permit on campuses — that continued in our section well after students went home for the summer.—
Chicago Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
30 Dec. 2024
Verb
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Belts and scarves can also be twirled and placed inside drawers or acrylic organizers, or, hung on closet rods with multi-tier hangers.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
19 Dec. 2024
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Kenya Moore has twirled her way to Kenya with her 5-year-old daughter Brooklyn.—
Elizabeth Ayoola,
Essence,
13 Oct. 2024
Adjective
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And German actor Max Hopp, who has become something of a Tevye specialist, is able to carry this enormous production, even as he is twisted and bruised trying to accommodate the turbulent times around him.—
David Lyman,
The Enquirer,
25 July 2025
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Saber has had success with horror IPs in the past, and working alongside Clive to create tense gameplay and a new story that delves into the twisted depths of pain and pleasure has been a real treat.—
Jennifer Maas,
Variety,
23 July 2025
Verb
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After thirty minutes, Cohen and his chair were rotated ten degrees and measured again.—
Zach Zimmerman,
The New Yorker,
23 Dec. 2024
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This indicated not only a black hole lurking at the center of this galaxy but that object was bizarrely rotated at a 90-degree angle to NGC 5084.—
Robert Lea,
Space.com,
20 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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Steam sterilization is thorough, leaving parts dry and hot but not warped or discolored.—
Malana VanTyler,
USA Today,
8 July 2025
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Similarly, the Nightshade project from the University of Chicago demonstrated how imperceptibly altered images could poison computer vision models, leading to warped outputs.—
Wendy Chin,
Forbes.com,
7 July 2025
Verb
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The Deluxe Rooms have a balcony giving views over the lake, as well as walk-wardrobes, touch-pads for curtains and lights and hi-tech TVs that can be swivelled around to watch from bed or from the sofa area.—
Angelina Villa-Clarke,
Forbes,
13 Dec. 2024
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Judge Wiley swivelled in his leather chair toward the sixteen jurors seated in his jury box.—
Adam Iscoe,
The New Yorker,
9 Dec. 2024
Adjective
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The dress featured a rounded neckline and mini hem with flared short sleeves.—
Julia Teti,
Footwear News,
18 July 2025
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Back inside, the primary suite carries on the adobe style with thick, smooth walls and rounded edges.—
Demetrius Simms,
Robb Report,
14 July 2025
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“Swirled.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/swirled. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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