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Another word for whirl

whirl Synonyms

whirl

n.

Rapid rotating motion
swirl, turn, flurry, spin, gyration, reel, surge, whir; see also revolution 1.
Confusion
hurry, flutter, fluster, ferment, agitation, tempest, storm, rush, tumult, turbulence, commotion, hurly-burly, bustle, the dizzy rounds*.

whirl Synonyms

whirl

v.

turn around, rotate, spin, gyrate, wheel, swirl, twirl, revolve, gyre, turn, turn upon itself.

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Another word for whirl

verb

To rotate rapidly:
spin, swirl, twirl. See repetition
To move or cause to move like a rapid rotary current of liquid:
eddy, swirl. See move, repetition
To have the sensation of turning in circles:
reel, spin, swim, swirl. See repetition
To move swiftly:
bolt, bucket, bustle, dart, dash, festinate, flash, fleet, flit, fly, haste, hasten, hurry, hustle, pelt², race, rocket, run, rush, sail, scoot, scour², shoot, speed, sprint, tear¹, trot, whisk, whiz, wing, zip, zoom. (Informal) hotfoot, rip. (Slang) barrel, highball. (Chiefly British) nip¹. Idioms: get a move on, get cracking, go like lightning, go like the wind, hotfoot it, make haste, make time, make tracks, run like the wind, shake a leg, step (or jump) on it. See move

noun

Circular movement around a point or about an axis:
circuit, circulation, circumvolution, gyration, revolution, rotation, turn, wheel. See geometry, repetition
Agitated, excited movement and activity:
bustle, flurry, stir¹, whirlpool. See calm
(Informal)
A trip in a motor vehicle:
drive, ride, run. (Informal) spin. See move
(Informal)
A brief trial:
crack, go, stab, try. (Informal) fling, shot, whack. See try

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Over-the-knee and thigh-high leather boots are best worn with skin-tight jeans or leggings, so buy a pair and give them a whirl!
Because you can learn the game quick and heat your brain up with a word activity, you should give this game a whirl.
During this time, rides and attractions such as a giant Ferris wheel, The Whip, a penny arcade and Tilt A Whirl were constructed.
You'll also want to check out Expedition Everest and the Primeval Whirl roller coaster if you're looking for an adrenaline rush.
It's easy to let the first few weeks of life with your baby pass in a whirl of feedings, changings, and visits from family.

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